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Several studies have determined that psoriasis—a skin condition that results in scaly red patches on your body—is a risk factor for many cancers. The most recent research on the topic was a 2019 review of 58 studies published in JAMA Dermatology, which found that people with psoriasis are 18 percent more likely to develop cancer compared to those who do not have psoriasis. In particular, the study found that people with psoriasis had an elevated risk of developing lymphoma, nonmelanoma skin cancer (keratinocyte), esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer....

A new study published in the medical journal Geriatrics has shed light on these risky driving patterns, which could also help you identify a problem before it’s too late. Read on to find out which dangerous driving habits may suggest a dementia diagnosis, and what to do if you suspect your skills are slipping. RELATED: This Dementia Sign Can Show Up 16 Years Before Diagnosis, New Study Says. Hard braking or hard accelerating can be a sign of dementia....

Their experts say that among their top 10 most overlooked symptoms is one that may take effect when you change positions—most frequently when you go from sitting to standing. Read on to find out which non-motor symptom may occur at that moment, and what you can do to mitigate its effects. RELATED: If You Notice This On Your Scalp, Get Checked for Parkinson’s. One lesser-known symptom of PD and its medications is orthostatic hypotension (OH), says the Michael J....

Dry, gritty eyes could be a symptom of a wide-range of conditions, from common seasonal allergies to thyroid disease, specifically Graves’ disease. This immune system disorder is the result of overproduction of thyroid hormones, also known as hyperthyroidism, the Mayo Clinic explains. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and is found in about 1 in 200 people, MedlinePlus points out. And, according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), as many as half of people with Graves’ disease end up developing eye symptoms....

RELATED: Al Roker Is Warning Everyone to Do This After His Cancer Diagnosis. On May 18, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new recommendations on colorectal cancer screenings, publishing the guidance in JAMA. According to the new guidelines, anyone 45 t0 75 years old should be getting screened for colon and rectal cancers. Per a Feb. 2021 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the rate of colorectal cancer in adults aged 40 to 49 has increased by almost 15 percent from 2002 to 2016....

RELATED: Never Wear This One Thing While Driving, Experts Warn. As you get older, your habits might need to change, and that extends to the accessories you choose. The American Optometric Association (AOA) says that you should avoid wearing eyeglasses and sunglasses with wide frames or temples if you’ve over the age of 60. “Glasses with wide temples (side arms) may restrict your side vision,” the organization explains. Leann Poston, MD, a licensed physician and medical adviser for Impakt Fitness, says losing your peripheral vision is one of the three major changes that happen to your vision as you age....

RELATED: If You See This Spider in Your Home, Don’t Step on It, Experts Warn. Officials in states that have been invaded by spotted lanternflies are not mincing words: They want you to kill any of these bugs that you see. Visually appealing spotted lanternflies—with light brown or scarlet wings and black spots—may look innocent, but experts warn that they could cost some states millions of dollars. Since these bugs can’t fly too far, they hitch a ride on anything they can, including you, your car, or your bag....

RELATED: You’re Inviting Mice to Your Home If You Have This in Your Yard. An off smell can have the power to stop you in your tracks—especially when it’s in your own home. But besides smelling unexpected smoke or a garbage can that needs emptying, noticing the scent of rotting meat or a decaying corpse in your home could mean that it’s time to call pest control to take care of a hiding possum....

RELATED: If You Use This Medication, Stop Immediately, FDA Says. In a notice posted on Dec. 30, the FDA announced that Taro Pharmaceuticals had voluntarily recalled one lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05 percent, which is a prescription topical ointment used to treat swelling, itching, and irritation of the skin caused by psoriasis, eczema, and contact dermatitis. The consumer-level item comes packaged in 60-gram tubes. The recall is limited only to tubes labeled with the lot number “AC13786” and the expiration date “Dec 2022,” which are both stamped at the bottom of the tube and on the end flap of the product’s carton....

READ THIS NEXT: This Is the No. 1 Liver Cancer Symptom People Ignore, Doctors Say. Experts warn that many individuals who suffer from hepatitis are unaware that they have the condition. “About 50 percent of people with hepatitis C do not know they are infected,” warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This poses a significant health challenge, since the liver condition “is a leading cause of liver transplants and liver cancer,” the health authority acknowledges....

“We face the possibility of a tripledemic this winter, with COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) all circulating—and there is a risk of co-infection with more than one of these viruses,” Bradley Wasson, DO, a board-certified family physician in Arlington, Texas, tells Best Life. “The CDC reports U.S. flu hospitalizations are already the highest they’ve been in 10 years, and data also shows that RSV cases are at a two-year high....

READ THIS NEXT: The No. 1 Sign There’s a Snake in Your Kitchen. Depending on weather patterns and where you live, the high season for snake bites typically begins in April and stretches through October when the weather is warmer and we are spending more time outdoors, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service. “Snakes are cold-blooded, meaning that they rely on external sources, such as the sun, for a large chunk of their warmth and energy,” Stewart Flynn of Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators previously told Best Life....

While that might sound pretty innocent, the problem is that the show didn’t credit or mention the original choreographers of the dances, many of whom are Black and don’t have the same level of fame as Rae. Read on to find out more about what happened and the ongoing issues with Black TikTok creators in particular not getting credit for their work. For more talk show backlash, check out Meghan McCain Should “Lose [Her] Job” Amid These Comments, MSNBC Host Says....

READ THIS NEXT: The Moment Michelle Pfeiffer Realized She Was “In a Cult.” Set in 18th century Paris, Dangerous Liaisons is adapted from the 1985 play and 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses. Malkovich stars as Vicomte Sébastien de Valmont, who accepts a challenge from his former lover, Glenn Close’s Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil, to seduce the innocent and proper Madame Marie de Tourvel, played by Pfeiffer. Their characters do eventually fall in love, but the games that Valmont and Merteuil play with the lives of others lead to everyone’s downfall....

In a series of Instagram stories published on Mar. 5, Kardashian shared how she has felt like Spears at times—particularly in reference to stories that were written when she was pregnant with her first child, North West. At the time, in late 2012 and early 2013, Kardashian said she was suffering from preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that made her gain 60 pounds and deliver almost six weeks early. “I cried every single day over what was happening to my body mainly from the pressures of being constantly compared to what society considered a healthy pregnant person should look like—as well as being compared to Shamu the Whale by the media,” Kardashian posted on her Instagram story....

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Secrets Kohl’s Doesn’t Want You to Know. Inflation in the U.S. has been on a concerning trajectory this year. The nation’s annual inflation rate hit 9.1 percent in June, which is the highest increase in 40 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). And even with inflation falling to 8.5 percent in July, the impact is still being felt, especially when it comes to how consumers are spending their money....

RELATED: Walmart and Kroger Are Banning You From Doing This, as of Today. Like many other businesses, grocery stores across the U.S. have been struggling to staff stores amid a labor shortage. According to Forbes, nearly 6.3 million retail workers quit their jobs in the first 10 months of 2021 and by the end of October, employers were still having trouble filing nearly 1 million openings—mostly in the grocery sector....

RELATED: If This Body Part Hurts You at Night, See Your Doctor.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to a 2009 study published in JAMA Internal Network, your chances of developing a cold triple if you regularly clock under seven hours of sleep per night. After controlling for “pre-challenge virus-specific antibody titers, demographics, season of the year, body mass, socioeconomic status, psychological variables, or health practices,” the team found that “participants with less than seven hours of sleep were 2....

The study, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Jan. 5, looked at 2,581 COVID patients from 18 different European hospitals from March to June 2020. Researchers found that the prevalence of loss of smell, otherwise known as olfactory dysfunction (OD), was much higher in those who had mild cases than those who ended up suffering with moderate to critical cases. According to the study, 74 percent of the patients observed reported the loss of smell as one of their symptoms....

RELATED: Goldie Hawn Swears by This Grocery Store Product for Perfect Skin at 76. Tomei, unlike some other stars, doesn’t like to use too many products on her skin. For her beauty routine, the actress favors simplicity over complexity. “I’ve always kept it really simple,” Tomei told Vogue. “Growing up, I was interested in meditation and in grounding myself. That led to how I take care of my body in the best way....