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Researchers who followed people who have had a heart attack for eight years report that daily aspirin use can reduce the risk of a second heart attack or future stroke

The CDC and other major medical organizations set the start date at 45 for patients of average risk, but this summer, the American College of Physicians said those tests should start at 50.

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The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine® is a pop-culture medical newsletter and exclusive benefit for 2 Minute Medicine Plus subscribers. Mammogram Recommendation Changes The Story: The recommendations around breast cancer screening are changing as a result of emerging evidence on breast cancer risk in young people. The U.S. Preventive Task Force—the body that reviews evidence

New guidance issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this week said women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40.

New guidance issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this week said women should get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40.

Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, discusses her research assessing effective interventions in ethnic minority communities to increase colorectal cancer screenings.

Rise in disease can be blunted by patients telling children, siblings about polyps.

However, adherence to follow-up screening is 'suboptimal'

According to the World Health Organization, the coronavirus pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression nationwide.