Health Alert: Firefighters Face Higher Risk of Multiple Cancers.
Following an analysis of data from the ongoing American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-II, researchers report that firefighters are at a 72% increased risk of skin cancer and a 39% higher risk for renal cancer. These emergency responders also have an elevated risk for colon, prostate, and lung cancers. Lead study author Dr. Lauren Teras writes, “[This] study shines a spotlight on the long-term risks firefighters face beyond the immediate dangers of fighting a fire. Continued efforts to safeguard the health of firefighters by increasing access to cancer screening, early detection, and prevention are paramount…This population plays a crucial role in our communities as first responders and protectors of life and property.”
International Journal of Epidemiology, July 2025

Diet: Salt Warnings Lead to Healthier Choices.
In a recent experiment, researchers observed that placing warning labels on menu items indicating high salt levels persuaded diners to choose menu items with lower sodium levels.
The Lancet Public Health, August 2025

Exercise: One Pathway in Which Exercise May Help Battle Cancer.
Examinations of tissue samples collected from 112 colon cancer patients revealed reduced activity of genes associated with cancer progression and tumor metabolism among those who exercised at least 150 minutes a week. The findings suggest that physical activity stimulates changes in gene expression that may help the body fight cancer.
Huntsman Cancer Institute, August 2025

Chiropractic: Manual Therapies Improve Neck Range of Motion.
Among a group of 90 patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain, researchers observed that a multimodal treatment approach that includes mobilization and soft tissue manual therapies is effective for improving the cervical spine’s range of motion.
Healthcare (Basel), July 2025

Mental Attitude: Sepsis Increases Near-Term Dementia Risk.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s extreme response to an infection causes widespread inflammation, leading to organ dysfunction and potentially death. Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers observed that sepsis after age 45 is associated with an elevated dementia risk in the following six years.
Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2025

Wellness/Prevention: Healthy Habits Slash Heart Disease Risk Linked to Gestational Diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and can have long-term effects on a woman’s cardiovascular and metabolic health. A study that monitored more than 4,300 women for nearly three decades found that those with a history of gestational diabetes who maintained a healthy lifestyle—including not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise—reduced their risk for cardiovascular disease by 86%.
Journal of the American Heart Association, August 2025