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Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers, including Drs. Kelsie Full and Loren Lipworth, has reported.

Reported June 13 in Neurology, an Alzheimer’s disease risk study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center measures significantly reduced risk associated with healthy lifestyles, including non-smoking, leisure-time exercise, low-to-moderate alcohol consumption, adequate sleep, and healthy diet. Read more.

Polyphenols — antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, teas and spices — have promising anti-cancer properties. 

Recommending expanded screening could help African Americans, suggests new research. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) may make recommendations to revise current lung cancer screening guidelines to reduce large differences between outcomes of African American and white patients.