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Twenty two minutes of exercise a day may 'protect against 19 diseases', new research shows

Just 22 minutes of elevated heart rate exercise can prevent 19 chronic diseases.
Health screenings should consider an individual's exercise routine as a factor in health outcomes.

What to Expect at a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is crucial for colon cancer prevention; everyone should consider it starting at age 45.

Twenty two minutes of exercise a day may 'protect against 19 diseases', new research shows

Just 22 minutes of elevated heart rate exercise can prevent 19 chronic diseases.
Health screenings should consider an individual's exercise routine as a factor in health outcomes.

What to Expect at a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is crucial for colon cancer prevention; everyone should consider it starting at age 45.
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It Was the Procedure Men Feared More Than Any Other. Why Has It All but Disappeared?

The digital rectal exam (DRE) is being phased out in favor of blood tests for prostate cancer screening.

Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

Prostate cancer diagnosis relies on multiple tests, with PSA screening not recommended for all men due to potential unreliability.

It Was the Procedure Men Feared More Than Any Other. Why Has It All but Disappeared?

The digital rectal exam (DRE) is being phased out in favor of blood tests for prostate cancer screening.

Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

Prostate cancer diagnosis relies on multiple tests, with PSA screening not recommended for all men due to potential unreliability.
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Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

Breast density is crucial for cancer screening, and a new rule requires centers to inform women about their breast density.

Roundness: A Body Shape to Be Feared?

The Body Mass Index is flawed; the new Body Roundness Index intends to improve health outcome screenings but risks oversimplifying health issues.

Exhausted? Irritable? It could be undiagnosed iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is commonly overlooked in routine health screenings, affecting many women, especially those of reproductive age.

Neko Health, the body-scanning AI health startup from Spotify's Daniel Ek, opens in London | TechCrunch

Neko Health aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare with advanced full-body scans and AI technology to detect serious health issues early.

'What you don't know could kill you' - charity urges blood pressure checks to avoid 'silent killer'

High blood pressure is often symptomless but can lead to severe health issues. Regular screening and lifestyle changes are vital in prevention.
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