Why more Americans aren't having kids, plus prisoners' trauma and new cancer tests

Why more Americans aren't having kids, plus prisoners' trauma and new cancer tests

FAMILY DOWNSIZING โ€“ As the birth rate in America has dropped to a historic low, experts offer theories on why more adults are opting out of having kids. Continue readingโ€ฆ

โ€˜ALARMING TRENDโ€™ โ€“ 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, a new study finds. An oncologist provides guidance on ways to reduce the risk. Continue readingโ€ฆ

PRICE OF FREEDOM โ€“ After Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and American veteran Paul Whelan were released from Russia in a large prisoner swap, experts say they may struggle with the effects of trauma. Continue readingโ€ฆ

Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich

Former prisoners Paul Whelan, left, and Evan Gershkovich, right, were released from Russia on Aug. 2, 2024. (Getty Images)

THE ART OF LISTENING โ€“ A new Gallup poll finds that most teens want to vent to their parents about their stresses, but don’t necessarily want advice. Continue readingโ€ฆ

OZEMPIC AND OPERATIONS โ€“ Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity could face risks during surgery, doctors warn. Continue readingโ€ฆ

EARLY DETECTION โ€“ The FDA has approved a new blood test that can screen for colon cancer in routine health care settings. Experts weigh in on the potential impact for patients. Continue readingโ€ฆ

Guardant Health colorectal cancer test

Shield, made by Guardant Health in California, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the disease and meets Medicare coverage requirements, the company stated. (Guardant Health)

FRACTURED PLANS โ€“ Aerosmith has announced the end of their farewell tour due to frontman Steven Tyler’s throat injury. A specialist explains what causes a laryngeal fracture and why it can be life-threatening. Continue readingโ€ฆ

โ€˜GOTTA DO IT’ โ€“ Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, shares his colonoscopy experience and encourages men to get screened. Continue readingโ€ฆ

MINING THE MIND โ€“ Artificial intelligence is fast-tracking dementia diagnoses by tapping into โ€˜hidden informationโ€™ in brain waves, researchers say. Continue readingโ€ฆ

Brain waves

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs (electrodes) attached to the scalp. This activity shows up as wavy lines on an EEG recording. (iStock)

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