Tag: Young Adults
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Cancer Death Rates in Young Adults Fall, Except for One Type: What You Need to Know
Overview: A hopeful trend with a caveat New findings from the American Cancer Society, published in JAMA, show a reassuring trend: cancer death rates are falling among younger adults. This marks a significant shift from earlier decades when young people faced higher mortality risks. Yet the study also flags a warning sign: there is one…
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Why Cancer Death Rates Are Falling for Young Adults—Except for One Type
What the new study shows A recent study from the American Cancer Society, published in JAMA, analyzes national mortality data to understand how cancer deaths are changing among younger adults. The takeaway is hopeful: death rates from most cancers are trending downward for people under 50. Yet the research also flags one cancer type that…
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Cancer Death Rates Decline for Young Adults — Except for One Type to Watch
Key findings from the latest ACS study A new study from the American Cancer Society analyzed national mortality data to examine cancer deaths among younger adults. The headline is cautiously hopeful: overall cancer death rates are falling for most people in late adolescence and early adulthood. Yet the report flags a striking exception that experts…
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Genomic screening in young Australians uncovers hidden cancer and heart risk
Groundbreaking pilot tests healthy young adults for high-risk genes In a pioneering Australian study, researchers undertook genomic screening of healthy adults under 40 to determine whether testing for high‑risk cancer and heart disease genes could uncover information missed by traditional family history assessments. The program, still in its pilot phase, enrolled a diverse group of…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure
Introduction: The Hidden Threat to Nigerians Under 40 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often seen as a problem for older adults. But evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian research shows that this perception is outdated and dangerous. In recent years, a rising number of young Nigerians are developing high blood pressure,…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure Now
Introduction: Hypertension isn’t just an older person’s problem Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is commonly seen as a condition that mainly affects the elderly. Yet evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigerian health research shows that this view is dangerously outdated. In Nigeria today, many young adults and even adolescents are living with…
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Why Young Nigerians Must Monitor Blood Pressure and Take Preventive Action
Rethinking Hypertension: It Isn’t Just an Old-Person Condition Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often seen as a problem that only affects older adults. Yet evidence from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria-based research shows that this view is dangerously outdated. In Nigeria, a significant and growing portion of younger adults are experiencing elevated…
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Why Singapore’s Young Adults Are Saving More Than Their Elders: Insights From UOB Data
Overview: A Generational Shift in Singaporean Savings New data from United Overseas Bank (UOB) suggests a notable shift in how different age groups in Singapore approach saving. Contrary to common assumptions that older generations have the strongest savings, younger Singaporeans are increasingly prioritising savings, investments, and financial security. This trend reflects a combination of heightened…
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Singaporean Youth Save More: UOB Data Highlights a Shifting Pattern
Introduction: A Surprising Shift in Saving Habits Traditionally, savings patterns tend to favor older generations who have more stable incomes and longer financial planning horizons. Yet new data from United Overseas Bank (UOB) suggests a notable shift in Singapore: young adults are currently saving more than their older counterparts. This trend has implications for personal…
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Coronary Artery Disease Tops Sudden Deaths in Young Adults: Study Finds No Link to Covid Vaccination
Overview: CAD as the leading cause of sudden death in young adults Recent findings from a comprehensive study conducted in India highlight a troubling reality: coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the primary driver of sudden death among young adults. While the incidence of CAD-linked fatalities is not new, the study underscores an ongoing public health…