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No one knows what to expect upon being diagnosed with cancer. But advancements in medical research have done wonders to improve outcomes over the last half-century. The Cancer Research Institute reports that the overall five-year survival rate for all cancers reached 70 percent by the end of 2021,...
With much of their lives ahead of them, young adults likely are not spending too much time thinking about their vulnerability to disease. However, adopting an “it can’t happen to me” mentality may cause individuals to engage in habits that can increase their risk for certain illnesses, including...
Extreme weather affects the planet every year. Extreme conditions have the potential to cause widespread damage, uproot families, and disrupt daily life.
People may feel there has been an uptick in the number of strong storms producing flooding conditions in recent years. Such storms have led water...
Arthritis is not something many young athletes worry about. And that lack of concern is not surprising, as data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that arthritis affects just 3.6 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 34 compared to 54 percent of adults age 75 and older...
Millions of people will be diagnosed with various dementias, and individuals may wonder if there is anything they can do to prevent or delay cognitive decline. A study published in July 2021 in the journal Neurology found people who read regularly had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to...
Pets bring a lot of joy to people's lives. Is it any wonder that, as of 2024, 66 percent of households in the United States, or 86.9 million homes, owned a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association? In fact, 97 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. And...
Homeowners know that there's no shortage of work required to maintain a home. Whether it's a renovation project designed to make a home more comfortable or a safety-related remodel, homes require a significant amount of TLC.
Mold remediation falls under the umbrella of safety-related renovations....
People may pursue being a landlord as a means to ensure a steady source of income. Though that is a reality for most landlords, there are other benefits to owning rental properties, including potential tax deductions and long-term security.
Investing in residential rental property can be a...
Cancer is a formidable disease that the World Health Organization reports is the leading cause of death worldwide. Figures vary, but organizations such as the WHO and the American Cancer Society estimate that around 9.5 million people die from cancer every year.
No type of cancer causes more deaths...
Lung cancer affects the lives of millions of people across the globe every year. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that there were more than 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer in 2020, making it the second most common form of cancer worldwide.
Lung cancer incidence rates may be alarming, but...
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