Cancer diagnoses plummet during COVID-19, and experts fear that could mean worse disease later

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness powered by ArcaMax Sponsor [Nexus Labs Cardiac Screening]( Did you know there are thousands of people with heart disease who have access to a genetic test that can give valuable insight into the cause and how it may affect their children and grandchildren? [Find out if this new cardiac disease genetic test is covered 100% by your insurance.]( [Cancer diagnoses plummet during COVID-19, and experts fear that could mean worse disease later]( Sarah Gantz, The Philadelphia Inquirer Diagnoses of six common cancer types dropped in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, as routine screenings were postponed by health systems and patients avoided going to the doctor for fear of contracting the virus, a new study suggests. The study, an analysis of Quest Diagnostics data published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, found ... [Continue Reading]( [ What we know about children and COVID-19 ]( [What we know about children and COVID-19]( Caitlin PenzeyMoog, Kristen Wegrzyn As we approach the start of a new school year in the United States, the issue of how COVID-19 affects children is of major consequence. The U.S. is in a unique position that makes sending students back to school particularly daunting: We have the highest rates of COVID-19 with nearly 4.4 million cases as of July 31, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Surging cases, high levels of... [Continue Reading]( [ 7 health benefits of tomatoes ]( [7 health benefits of tomatoes]( By Cynthia Sass, M.P.H., R.D., health.com You might be surprised to learn that the tomato on your kitchen counter is a low-calorie package chock-full of nutrients. To reap the benefits, you can incorporate tomatoes into your diet in a number of ways, such as fresh, dried or as sauce, salsa or paste. Try adding fresh tomatoes to omelets and salads, or serve them sliced, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and garnished with fresh ... [Continue Reading]( [ What parents need to know about a vegan diet ]( [What parents need to know about a vegan diet]( By Claire McCarthy, M.D., Harvard Health Blog A vegan diet is made up of only plant-based products — no meat, fish, dairy or eggs (some people also exclude honey). While these diets are still relatively rare, they are becoming more common. Some families or teens choose them for health reasons, and it’s certainly true that plant-based diets are low in saturated fat and can have other health benefits. Some choose them for philosophical ... [Continue Reading]( More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [The effects of COVID-19 on emergency visits, hospitalizations]( - [2020 Election: The health care debate]( - [Healthier fish choices]( - [Fight to expand Medicaid in Missouri tightens]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 729 Thimble Shoals Blvd. STE 1-B, Newport News, Va 23606 Copyright © 2020 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)