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Research warns that breast cancer deaths are falling in the U.S., but cases among juvenile women are rising

A up-to-date report from the American Cancer Society shows a decline in the breast cancer death rate in the United States. While this is a relief, the report also warns that breast cancer rates are rising among younger women and disparities persist between different racial groups. According to reportbetween 2012 and 2021, the incidence of […]

Does hormone therapy for breast cancer affect the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias?

In a recent study published in JAMA network openResearchers examined the association between hormone therapy (HMT) used to treat breast cancer and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) (a group of cognitive disorders that cause memory loss and impaired thinking) in women aged 65 and older. Test: Alzheimer’s disease and related […]