Cancer used to be a disease that mostly affected older adults. But things are changing. More young women are getting cancer now than before. For example, the Roark sisters from New Jersey. Kiki was only 37 when she found out she had breast cancer. Her sister Charmella got the same diagnosis six year
Colorectal cancer, also known as CRC, has become a significant health issue in China, with men and women experiencing it differently. This study explored how CRC cases, both new and existing, have changed from 1990 to 2021. It also looked at how many people died from CRC during this time. The study
Breast cancer isn't just a worry for older women anymore. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine found that younger women, those under 50, are now facing a higher risk than ever before. This increase is especially troubling because it's happening quickly. In fact, between 2000 and
Have you ever wondered why medicine costs differ around the world? Let's take a closer look at how prices and sales trends for blood pressure drugs vary in Europe, the USA, and India. In Europe, these medications often come with a hefty price tag, thanks to strict regulations and high production cos
The world is seeing a huge rise in type 2 diabetes, just like the obesity epidemic and lifestyle that promotes sitting around a lot and munching on unhealthy foods. Scientists are looking closely at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as a key factor here. These foods are everywhere now, with people in ric
Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co
Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast
Cancer rates are changing in the US. Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to get cancer than men, according to a new report. This shift is partly due to increases in breast and thyroid cancers, which affect women more. Young men, on the other hand, are seeing fewer diagnoses for cancers like melan
Asthma has been a growing health concern in South Asia over the past three decades. While the global trend shows a decrease in age-standardized prevalence rates, South Asia is witnessing an increase in both incidence and mortality. This study aims to shed light on these trends by examining data from
Over the past five years, emergency medical services (EMS) have seen some shifts in how they respond to kids with firearm injuries. We're talking about kids and teens aged 0-19. Let's break down what's changed from 2018 to 2022. First off, EMS crews are dealing with more firearm injuries among kids
