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1 week ago

Your Home Might Be Making You Sick-This $584 Billion Trend Wants To Fix That

Where we live plays a much bigger role in our health than previously understood. As much as 80% to 90% of our health outcomes depend on external environmental factors in our wellness ecosystem.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Inside RFK Jr's conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous health issues and constitute 73% of the U.S. food supply, while the Make America Healthy Again movement targets these foods.
Food & drink
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Find that Hosing Glizzies Is Basically a Death Sentence

Processed foods, including hot dogs, have no safe consumption level and are linked to chronic diseases.
#nutrition
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship

Kevin Hall's early retirement highlights concerns over censorship in nutrition research related to ultraprocessed foods.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship

Kevin Hall's early retirement highlights concerns over censorship in nutrition research related to ultraprocessed foods.
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Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Opposite of the MAHA Agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to address the chronic disease epidemic but supports Medicaid changes that may worsen health outcomes.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Food Assistance Programs Should Incentivize Healthier Eating. Here's Why

Nebraska's waiver allowing states to ban soda purchases with SNAP marks a shift towards promoting healthier eating.
fromHealthbeat
1 month ago

HealthyNYC targets diabetes with expanded support in underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods

Early intervention in diabetes management can prevent long-term complications.
Disparities in healthcare access contribute to chronic disease prevalence in marginalized communities.
Community-based support programs are essential for effective diabetes management.
#public-health
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Mental health

I spent 2 years abroad in Scotland, which changed my life. I dropped out of med school and began prioritizing my free time.

fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Mental health

I spent 2 years abroad in Scotland, which changed my life. I dropped out of med school and began prioritizing my free time.

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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cancer-causing toxins lurking in UK regions could cause sudden death

The study found that coastal residents with high microplastic levels faced increased risks: 9% more strokes and 18% greater likelihood of type 2 diabetes.
Public health
OMG science
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

A high-fat diet sets off metabolic dysfunction in cells, leading to weight gain

A high-fat diet causes significant metabolic changes, increasing insulin resistance and chronic disease risk, with potential reversal through antioxidants.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno on PragerU

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno warns of a hidden health crisis from toxic overload impacting Americans, urging personal responsibility and regulatory reform.
#gut-health
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Get Ready to Hear a Lot More About Your Mitochondria

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked mitochondrial health to modern ailments during a podcast appearance, despite limited scientific backing for his claims about Wi-Fi and pharmaceutical risks.
Alternative medicine
Public health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

Pesticides pose potential human health risks, particularly with long-term exposure. Research is needed for safety evaluations.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Swiss startup Aeon lands 8.2M to fight preventable deaths through AI, early detection, and precision care - Silicon Canals

Aeon secures €8.2M funding to expand its AI-powered preventive healthcare services across Europe.
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#vitamin-d
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fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Vitamin D supplements show signs of protection against biological aging

Vitamin D supplementation may help maintain telomere length, potentially slowing biological aging and reducing disease risk.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Harvard study discovers cheap common supplement REVERSES aging

Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by protecting DNA, as evidenced by slowing the rate of telomere shortening.
Alternative medicine
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Vitamin D supplements show signs of protection against biological aging

Vitamin D supplementation may help maintain telomere length, potentially slowing biological aging and reducing disease risk.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Harvard study discovers cheap common supplement REVERSES aging

Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by protecting DNA, as evidenced by slowing the rate of telomere shortening.
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Imprint, a startup born from Cornell Tech's Runway program, raises $15 million | Cornell Chronicle

Imprint has raised over $15 million for advancing research on immune memory and chronic diseases.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Do ultra-processed foods increase Parkinson's risk? - Harvard Gazette

More than half of the average American adult's calories come from ultra-processed foods, raising the risk of developing features that precede Parkinson's disease.
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fromNatural Health News
3 months ago

Men with Healthier Sperm Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds

Higher sperm counts were linked to longer lifespans - Men with more than 120 million motile sperm lived an average of 2.7 years longer than those with fewer than 5 million motile sperm.
Alternative medicine
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Genetics of Korea's extreme divers could unlock chronic disease treatments

Genetic adaptations in Jeju Island's Haenyeo women may lead to new treatments for blood pressure issues and strokes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Metformin and Anti-Aging: What to Know

Marc Provissiero uses metformin as a preventive measure against chronic diseases despite limited research on its longevity benefits.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Cleaning your teeth could help you live longer: meet your oral microbiome

Oral health may significantly impact longevity and overall health, linking dental issues to numerous chronic conditions.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here's What He's Up Against.

The healthcare system inadequately addresses chronic disease prevention and management, inadequately supporting patients' ability to implement lifestyle changes.
SF food
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists

Seed oils, commonly used in cooking, face criticism despite having recognized health benefits according to scientific research.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Africa's medical system risks collapse in next few years', warns health leader

Health services in Africa risk collapse due to rising chronic diseases, calling for increased focus and funding beyond infectious diseases.
Public health
fromWIRED
5 months ago

This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic-but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

The future of HIV treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa relies on a robust demand and funding for new therapies.
Clinicians express concern that a focus on treating existing HIV patients may neglect prevention efforts, potentially increasing infection rates.
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Is This Common Herbicide Harming Your Health?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to reduce pesticide reliance, raising awareness of health risks and environmental impacts.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Dobler, once labeled NFL's dirtiest player, had CTE

Conrad Dobler had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosed posthumously, highlighting football's risks related to repetitive head trauma.
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Type 2 diabetes: Why people from South Asia are more at risk DW 11/26/2024

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is highest among South Asian populations, increasing significantly from 1990 to 2022.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults

The rise of cancer in young adults is alarming, with nearly 80% increase in tumors under 50 years in the last 30 years.
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