Amie Dahnke
Amie Dahnke is a freelance writer and editor residing in California. She has covered community journalism and health care news for nearly a decade, winning a California Newspaper Publishers Award for her work.
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More Than Half of Cancer Deaths in US a Result of Lifestyle Choices: Study
A new study shows that more than half of all cancer deaths in the United States result from ’modifiable risk factors,' also known as lifestyle choices.
Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Progress of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Intermittent fasting has been linked to several health benefits, including weight loss and improved immune function and insulin sensitivity.
Medicare Entry Burdens Diabetics With $23 Average Higher Costs, New Study Finds
A new study shows that people with diabetes pay an average of $23 more as they enter into the Medicare system. Find out what’s being done about it.
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Risk of 10 Obesity-Related Cancers
A new study finds that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may have preventative benefits for those at risk of cancer.
Anti-Aging Drugs Targeting ‘Zombie’ Cells May Benefit Some Older Women: Mayo Clinic Study
A new study finds that senolytic drugs may be used to clear the senescent ‘zombie’ cells that drive inflammation and aging.
Olive Leaves Contain Compounds With Melanoma-Fighting Potential
A recent study of olive leaves from Spain and Greece found differences in phytochemical makeup.
Pasteurizing Milk Inactivates Highly Infectious Bird Flu: USDA Report
H5N1 was discovered in dairy cows in March—marking the first time dairy cattle have become infected. It has since been found in 200 animals and three people.
Moderate Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Risk of ALS in Men: Study
Being moderately to highly physically active cuts men’s risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life by about 30 percent to 40 percent.
Daily Prunes May Preserve Bone Mass, Strength in Older Women: Penn State Study
Menopausal women who consumed at least four to six prunes every day for one year maintained their bone density, strength, and structure.
Genetics Affect Puberty Onset in Girls, Linked to Weight Gain: Cambridge Study
A new study shows that a significant number of genes influence childhood weight gain, which affects puberty and menopause onset.
