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New Study Supports Task Force Recommendation for Breast Cancer Screening Starting at Age 40

May 2, 2024
Since 2009, the United States Preventive Services Task Force had recommended starting no later than age 50, but has lowered the age to 40.
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Continuing Polio Investments Offers High Return, Says WHO

Feb. 16, 2024
A new report found that successful polio transition in eight priority countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region will have a very high return on investment
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HHS Releases 2023 Update to Equity Action Plan, Outlines New Commitments to Advance Equity

Feb. 14, 2024
This Equity Action Plan is part of the Department’s efforts to implement the President’s Executive Order on “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities...
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The American Cancer Society Releases 2024 Annual Report

Jan. 17, 2024
Although cancer mortality has continued to decline, increasing incidence of diagnoses will hit an all-time high this year
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Study Shows AI Eye Exams Improve Detection of Diabetes Eye Diseases

Jan. 16, 2024
100% of the 8-21 year old participants in the study received their results in one visit to their endocrinologist, in contrast to traditional methods
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Research Links Lower Blood Lead Levels to Lower Blood Pressure in American Indians

Jan. 11, 2024
American Indian communities have long been disproportionately exposed to lead, which has exacerbated poor health outcomes