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The US County That Has One Of America’s Highest Cancer Rates – Health Digest
Fatcamera/Getty Images When it comes to cancer rates in the U.S., some states have a higher rate than others. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2021, Kentucky has a rate of 509.9 new cases of cancer per 100,000 people each year, […]
This US County Has One Of The Highest Dementia Rates In The Country And The Reasons Are Heartbreaking – Health Digest
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior severely enough to interfere with daily life. While certain treatments may slow its progression, there is currently no cure. (Here are some warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease you should never ignore.) According […]
Mississippi Has One Of The Highest Heart Disease Mortality Rates In America – Health Digest
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images If you’ve ever been to Mississippi, your heart will be warmed by the Southern charm of its people. From Elvis’s birthplace in Tupelo down to the Gulf shores of Biloxi, you can enjoy Mississippi’s iconic cuisine. You start with some fried dill pickles, then […]
New Study Shows A Common Medication Could Reduce Breast Cancer Mortality Rates – Health Digest
A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open followed more than 13,000 women with invasive breast cancer. Women who started taking prescription statins to lower cholesterol after their initial breast cancer diagnosis had a lower likelihood of dying from their cancer. The reduction in risk was more notable when their cholesterol levels also went down, and […]