GI Cancers On The Rise Among Younger Adults

GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies.

Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening the health of younger Americans, researchers say.

Between 2010 ...

Eggs Guilt-Free For 'Bad' Cholesterol, Experiment Shows

A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.

Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.

But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the rest of their di...

Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says

Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says.

Older adults who slightly increased their walking cadence wound up with substantial improvements in physical function, researchers reported July 17 in the journal PLOS One.

Just 14 or more extra steps...

Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors

Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says.

When a person starts to slip and fall, their natural response is to raise their arms in an attempt to restore balance.

But seniors 65 and older throw out their arms more slowly when slipping th...

Male Virility Affected By Minimal Rises In Blood Sugar, Study Says

Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says.

Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to findings presented at the Endocrine Society’s recent meeting in Ca...

Seven Seconds Can Protect Pedestrians At Intersections

A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says.

Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those extra seven seconds, researchers report in the journal Nature Citie...