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NIH finds increase of 14 cancers in people under 50, decreases in others

The National Institutes of Health May 8 released an analysis that found incidences of 14 types of cancer increased among people under age 50 from 2010-2019.
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Report: More than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s

An estimated 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the latest annual report by the Alzheimer's Association.
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Study shows successful use of immunotherapy drug instead of traditional options to treat cancer

A New England Journal of Medicine study published April 27 found success in administering dostarlimab, an immunotherapy drug, to a group of 103 cancer patients instead of traditional methods such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery.
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Application window closes May 6 for 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw PrizeĀ 

The deadline for health delivery organizations to apply for the AHA’s 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize is 1 p.m. ET May 6. The award honors organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs.
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Report finds steady decline in cancer death rates

Overall cancer death rates declined steadily among both men and women from 2018 through 2022, according to the National Institutes of Health's latest annual report.
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Study finds increased rates of pancreatic, colon cancer among young people

A study published April 14 by JAMA Network Open found that rates of pancreatic and colon cancer rose among young adults from 2000-2021. Researchers examined 275,273 cases of pancreatic cancer and 215,200 cases of colon cancer during that period.
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CMS releases agenda for new administrator Mehmet OzĀ 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 released key priorities for new CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, who was confirmed to the position April 3.
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Study: Cannabis consumers under 50 are 6 times more likely to have heart attackĀ 

People under age 50 who consume cannabis are 6.2 times more likely to experience a heart attack than individuals who do not, according to a study published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Study finds social factors explain poorer cardiovascular health in rural areasĀ 

A study published March 31 by the Nationa
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NIH study finds light levels of daily activity can reduce cancer risk

A study published March 26 by the National Instit