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Women Smokers Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings

TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 — Women smokers already have one bad habit. A new study finds another: They’re less likely than others to go for cancer screenings. Moreover, they’re more likely to have spreading cancer when diagnosed, according to findings. For the report, researchers collected data on more than 89,000 postmenopausal women who took part… Read More: Women Smokers Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings »

Coronavirus: Men over 6 feet TWICE as likely to get infected

Does being tall raise the risk of getting Covid-19? Men over 6ft are TWICE as likely to get infected, study claims Survey of 2,000 people showed those over six feet had a higher risk of Covid-19 The researchers said the findings give clues about how the virus spreads Virus may be airborne and could explain… Read More: Coronavirus: Men over 6 feet TWICE as likely to get… »

Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed

Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting “major depressive disorder.” Accordingly, research is underway to identify possible causes, which include genetic predisposition,… Read More: Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be… »