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Panel: Mammograms Should Start at Age 40

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group said. Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 30, 2024

Study: Vaping Increases Risk of Heart Failure

More than 64 million people around the world suffer from heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle can’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Now, a new study reveals that people who used e-cigarettes had a 19% higher risk of developing heart failure than… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 30, 2024

EPA Bans Paint Stripper Chemical Linked to Cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said its action will protect Americans… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 30, 2024