Ronnie Cohen
Stories
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The pros and cons of PSA tests for prostate cancer for midlife and older men
With Biden's prostate cancer in the news, men may be wondering whether and at what age to be screened. Advice about the value PSA tests has fluctuated. Here's what to know.
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Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds
Soaps, lotions and shampoos were found to have formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.
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Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually
They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate overuse of CT scans is increasing the U.S. cancer burden.
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How Trump's immigration policies could worsen the health care worker shortage
Hospitals and nursing homes rely on the immigrant workforce to fill many key roles, research finds. Trump's crackdown on immigration threatens to exacerbate shortages.
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Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.
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Online yoga classes prove helpful for back pain in new study
Participant reported relief from chronic low back pain and reduced need for pain-relief medications.
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3D mammograms show benefits over 2D imaging, especially for dense breasts
A new study shows 3D imaging found potentially serious cancers earlier and reduced the need for callback for further screening.
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Public health advocates push Olympics to drop Coca-Cola sponsorship
The soft-drink giant is one of the Olympics' biggest sponsors. But advocates argue pushing sugary beverages promotes obesity and diabetes worldwide, and is inconsistent with the values of the games.
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Mammograms have pros and cons for people in their 40s. Women can handle the nuance
Guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms have been changing. A new study makes the case for explaining to women the risks and benefits of screening for breast cancer.
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As they enter their 60s, Gen Xers projected to see higher cancer rates than Boomers
If current cancer trends continue, authors of a new study project “cancer incidence in the US could remain unacceptably high for decades to come.”
