Colon cancer detection key to improving survival
L. Fleming Fallon notes colon cancer ranks second to lung cancer in deaths among Americans, with one third of new cases dying. Emphasizes early detection via inexpensive home screening, diagnostic tests, and colonoscopy, plus diet changes.
Rise in cholesterol awareness cuts heart disease deaths
Washington AP report shows federal data indicating Americans increasingly seek treatment and dietary changes due to high cholesterol risks. Over 90 percent recognize links to heart disease. 75 percent have had cholesterol checked, up from 35 percent twelve years earlier.
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Vitamins linked to memory in aging study
Researchers in the Consortium on Memory Loss in Older Americans will test antioxidant vitamins A and C in seniors for several years to see if reducing oxygen free radicals improves memory. The project notes that memory problems often involve short term storage of information and offers strategies to counteract these issues. An AMA view highlights hidden drinking problems in the elderly and potential drug interactions, with support options after withdrawal.
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