ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The deadliest cancers get disproportionately less federal funding for research. A study published in JAMA found that the cancers with the lowest survival rates are small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. However, they get considerably less research funding than prostate or breast cancer, which have higher survival rates but affect far more people.
Heavy drinking linked with obesity
Heavy drinking is linked with obesity. A study published in JAMA found 1 in 10 adults experience both conditions, which increases the risk of liver disease. Heavy drinking is defined as having 5 drinks in one day for men, or 4 drinks in a day for women. The study’s authors say popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs could treat both obesity and heavy drinking.
Excessive napping may signal health problems
Excessive napping could be a warning sign of health problems in older adults. A study by Mass General Brigham found that while occasional naps are helpful, older adults who took long, frequent naps, especially…..