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To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make ‘poop talk’ OK - NPR
It’s a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number two.
‘Game changer’: New tech is reducing Parkinson’s symptoms in South Florida patients - Miami Herald
South Florida patients report Parkinson’s disease symptom relief from DBS, HIFU and other technology innovations at Memorial, Baptist and University of Miami.
Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein - ScienceDaily
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both …
A 29-year-old man was told his constipation was nothing to worry about. He was diagnosed with colon cancer. - Business Insider
Young cancer cases are rising but a significant number are diagnosed late. A man was given laxatives twice before doctors discovered his colon cancer.
Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner - The Portland Press Herald
Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.
Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief - ScienceDaily
A major review of 217 trials shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective option for managing knee osteoarthritis. Activities like walking, cycling, and swimming outperformed other exercise types in reducing pain and improving movement. While alternative…