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Impact of Forever Chemicals on Health: New Research Insights

Scientists Alert: Regular Chemical Exposure May Permanently Impair Gut Health and Cause Lifelong Illness

Michael JockAugust 22, 2024

Impact of Forever Chemicals on Health, Recent Penn State research has shown that environmental “forever chemicals” have deleterious consequences on gut health. If youngsters are exposed to these chemicals, they may have a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity, two chronic conditions, later in life. The study examined the long-term impacts of...

Teen Mental Health Post-Pandemic: Ongoing Struggles and Gender Disparities

Report Shows Persistent Mental Health Issues Among Teens After the Pandemic, Especially Among Girls

Michael JockAugust 8, 2024

Despite some indications of improvement teen mental health, a recent evaluation indicates that young people, especially women, are still struggling with serious mental health issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been monitoring the health of American high school students for more than...

Regular Aspirin Use May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk, Especially for Those with Unhealthy Lifestyles

Michael JockAugust 3, 2024

A recent study found that regular use may considerably lower the risk of aspirin colorectal cancer. According to the findings, those who lead unhealthy lifestyles appear to gain the most from taking this preventative action. Colorectal Cancer: An International Issue Colorectal cancer is predicted to be the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths...

Food hygiene inspections delays ‘a serious public health concern’

Michael JockJuly 30, 2024

Consumers are being exposed to an improved hazard of food poisoning risk increase because of delays in meal hygiene inspections, BBC research has found. Analysis shows one in five restaurants and takeaways had no longer been seen by food inspectors for more than five years. Environmental health teams say a recruitment crisis and a backlog...

Medicare Advantage vs. Traditional Medicare: End-of-Life Care Differences

Michael JockJuly 23, 2024

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries receive less intensive treatments and experience fewer burdensome transfers in their last six months of life compared to those on traditional Medicare End-of-Life Care, according to a new study. Hospice Care and Post-Discharge Preferences The research, published in the JAMA Health Forum, highlights that MA enrollees are more likely to opt...

Diet Sodas, Hot Dogs, and Other Ultra-Processed Foods Are Even Worse for You Than You Think, New Study Finds

Michael JockJuly 22, 2024

Everyone knows junk food isn’t good for you, but now scientists say eating stuff like hot dogs, sugary sodas, and white bread could make you live a shorter life Ultra-Processed Foods Dangers This study, shown at the Nutrition 2024 conference in June, looked at over 500,000 people’s eating habits for 30 years. They found out...

Dengue Fever Threat: Global Health Issue Explored

Michael JockJuly 11, 2024

Dengue fever threat, also known as “break-bone fever,” is a transmittable viral ailment spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes and is now acknowledged as a foremost international health threat. Similar to the influenza disease, dengue causes severe fever and may, for a while, be incapacitating and, in some cases, fatal. This article explores the...