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A recent report from the CDC reveals a troubling increase in prediabetes among U.S. adolescents, raising alarms about the health of American youth. In 2023, nearly one in three U.S. teens aged 12 to 17 was diagnosed with prediabetes. This is a warning sign for diabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels become excessively high. It is marked by mildly elevated blood sugar, signaling a risk of progressing to Type 2 diabetes.
A new brain imaging study indicates that ultra-processed food consumption increases hunger and overeating resulting in weight gain. This is concerning and sparks worries that these widespread products may fundamentally reshape our eating patterns. This may be a result of altered brain structure by changing neural pathways.
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is vital for the body, acting as a strong antioxidant and helping with important chemical reactions. A recent study reveals that Vitamin C enhances skin cell growth and repair by stimulating key genes that promote cell regeneration and strengthening of the skin without altering the DNA sequence.
Recent research indicates that smoking marijuana or consuming THC gummies can adversely affect vascular health. Even healthy individuals who use cannabis may have a higher risk of developing heart disease.
Stem cells impact the immune system in various ways, influencing tissue repair, modulating immune responses, and affecting the progression of certain diseases, both directly and indirectly. Blood is composed of various cell types that evolve from a common precursor, the blood stem cell. A research team has recently explored the developmental pathways of human blood cells and have found surface proteins that help them inhibit the activation of inflammatory and immune responses within the body.
The gut and brain communicate through a network known as the gut-brain axis. This is a system of physical and biochemical connections that allows them to influence each other’s function and overall health. Emerging research indicates that regularly consuming vegetable oils may negatively impact both gut and brain health. The word “vegetable” on a label often signals something healthy, but that’s not always the case with oils and fats.
Many people consistently miss out on enough sleep, prompting searching for better sleep solutions. A person's diet and eating habits significantly affect sleep duration and quality. A recent study revealed that individuals consuming more ultra-processed foods had a 53% greater risk of insomnia than those who ate less of these foods.
About one-third of U.S. adults now have tattoos, a significant rise over the past two decades. People get tattoos for various reasons, including personal identity, commemorating memories, or embracing self-transformation. A recent study indicates a possible connection between tattoos and a higher risk of developing malignant lymphoma, a type of blood cancer impacting the lymphatic system.
New research reveals that using smartphones or tablets an hour after getting into bed increases insomnia risk by 59%. This insight, drawn from a major study on university students' screen habits and sleep, underscores how late-night devices may significantly disrupt a person’s sleeping habits.
Water makes up over half of the adult human body weight and is essential for key functions like waste elimination and joint lubrication. Every cell, organ, and tissue in the body depends on water to operate. Your body continuously loses water daily, so you need to replenish it through foods and drinks to avoid dehydration. Typically, a person can survive only a few days without water.
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, but the chemicals used to keep pools germ-free can pose health to various parts of the body. A recent study highlights that disinfectants commonly used in swimming pools, such as chlorine and bromine, produce disinfection by-products when they interact with organic materials in the water. These by-products, called chloramines, form when chlorine reacts with substances like sweat and urine. Chloramines can irritate the eyes, skin, and respiratory passages, posing health risks to swimmers.
A recent study indicates that eating mostly plant-based foods, limiting ultra-processed products, and consuming minimal amounts of animal-based foods may improve our odds of reaching age 70 without chronic illnesses.