So much of taking care of our health comes down to a deceptively simple question: Is this something I should worry about?
The answer isn't always obvious. Some changes are common but still worth discussing with a doctor. Some risks can go unnoticed for years. And sometimes, what medicine considers “normal” changes as researchers learn more.
Knowing when to pay attention may be just as important as knowing what to do next. The stories we're sharing this month offer some useful perspective on where those lines can be drawn.
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Thinking about stopping an antidepressant?Stopping antidepressants can cause symptoms that are sometimes mistaken for a return of depression or anxiety. Learn why tapering can take time and why it’s important to work with your healthcare provider.
A hidden heart risk you may not know you have. High levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), are largely inherited and can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. New treatments are now being studied for people with elevated levels.
CU Anschutz researchers discovered a new weakness in the cells that cause a hard-to-treat group of blood cancers called myelodysplastic syndromes.
The discovery could point toward a new way to target these cancer stem cells, and it was made possible with support from the Edward P. Evans Foundation alongside federal and nonprofit research funding.
Private support can give researchers something incredibly valuable: more time, more people and more resources to pursue promising ideas and move discoveries forward sooner.
And that momentum is built by donors at every level. Together, their generosity helps create the conditions for breakthroughs like this one — and more reasons to hope for what researchers will discover next.
EVERY 3RD FRIDAY Cancer and Community: C.A.F.E Series
Visit Aurora Public Library to chat about the latest cancer discoveries with CU Anschutz Cancer Center experts.
RESEARCH STUDY Using Eye Scans and AI to Find Early Signs of Disease
This study aims to learn about factors in the body that are linked to preventable vision loss and changes in the retina.
Swap out the mayonnaise and give tuna salad a nutritious upgrade with creamy avocado and protein-packed Greek yogurt. This version delivers flavor while adding probiotics that support gut health plus healthy fats and fiber that benefit the heart and brain.
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