The American Association for Cancer Research said new cancer cases in the U.S. are expected to increase to almost 2,500,000 in the next two decades because of the aging population. The group’s annual report also said progress is being made against cancer, but more research funding is needed.
Your genes decide how your heart rate and blood pressure react to exercise. A study in The Journal of Physiology looked at 200 healthy people and showed genetic differences in muscles can play a role in the response to exercise. Researchers said this could help identify at risk people earlier who need monitoring or treatment.
Most women find out they have been diagnosed with breast cancer over the phone. The findings from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have prompted the school to teach new methods to help future doctors break bad news to patients when they can’t be face-to-face.
Sources:
1. AACR
2. The Journal of Physiology
3. UM School of Medicine
