CT scans are amazing tools. They can reveal hidden damage, guide surgeons in the middle of life-saving procedures, and give doctors answers they simply can’t get any other way. But like most powerful tools, they come with trade-offs. And once you add in the dyes used for “contrast,” the risks climb a little higher.
A new study published in JAMA Oncology shows that hidden mouth bacteria may actually triple the risk of deadly pancreatic cancer.
For millions of people who spend time in the sun—or who’ve already had a brush with skin cancer—this finding could be a game-changer.
The fear, the confusion — it all hits at once. And before you have a chance to catch your breath or wrap your head around the diagnosis, you’re being asked to make choices that could determine the rest of your life.
You may have heard the news about steering clear of certain frozen shrimp sold by companies like Walmart and Kroger. What is going on? What should you be looking out for?
