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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

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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

Health

Just 1 cup of black beans curbs inflammation in your body. Here are 4 science-backed recipes to boost your health.

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.

Health

Just 1 cup of black beans curbs inflammation in your body. Here are 4 science-backed recipes to boost your health.

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.

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

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

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

Public health

How can RFK Jr Make America healthy again'? He is ignoring the two biggest killers of American children | Devi Sridhar

Trump Budget Cuts Funding for Chronic Disease Prevention

Budget cuts to public health, particularly focusing on chronic diseases, challenge efforts to improve national health.

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.

Public health

How can RFK Jr Make America healthy again'? He is ignoring the two biggest killers of American children | Devi Sridhar

Trump Budget Cuts Funding for Chronic Disease Prevention

Budget cuts to public health, particularly focusing on chronic diseases, challenge efforts to improve national health.

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.

more#public-health

fromMail Online

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

fromScienceDaily

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.

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

Alternative medicine

Avoid These 4 Things for a Healthy Gut

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Mental health

How to Boost Your Gut Health for Good

Alternative medicine

Avoid These 4 Things for a Healthy Gut

fromInsideHook

Mental health

How to Boost Your Gut Health for Good

more#gut-health

fromThe Atlantic

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

fromtime.com

Are Pesticides in Your Food Harmful?

Pesticides pose potential human health risks, particularly with long-term exposure. Research is needed for safety evaluations.

fromtime.com

Should You Take a Fiber Supplement?

Americans are severely lacking in fiber intake, which is essential for overall health.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

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.

#child-health

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US news

Did RFK Jr.'s Crew Use AI to Write Error-Filled MAHA Report?

fromNatural Health News

Chronic Diseases Are Killing Kids - and Exposure to Chemicals Is Driving the Epidemic

Chronic diseases in children are surging, largely due to increased exposure to environmental chemicals.

fromIntelligencer

US news

Did RFK Jr.'s Crew Use AI to Write Error-Filled MAHA Report?

fromNatural Health News

Chronic Diseases Are Killing Kids - and Exposure to Chemicals Is Driving the Epidemic

Chronic diseases in children are surging, largely due to increased exposure to environmental chemicals.

Wellness

New Study Suggests Vitamin D Can Help With Aging

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Health

Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging - Harvard Gazette

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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

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.

Health

Vitamin D May Slow Cells' Aging by Protecting DNA

Vitamin D supplements may help slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres.

fromMail Online

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.

fromInsideHook

Wellness

New Study Suggests Vitamin D Can Help With Aging

fromHarvard Gazette

Health

Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging - Harvard Gazette

fromScienceDaily

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

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.

Health

Vitamin D May Slow Cells' Aging by Protecting DNA

Vitamin D supplements may help slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres.

fromMail Online

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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The Standard American Diet is S.A.D.

The Standard American Diet (SAD) leads to significant health issues, ranking poorly on health scales due to high processed food consumption.

NYC startup

fromCornell Chronicle

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

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.

SF food

fromNatural Health News

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

fromThe Washington Post

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.

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

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

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.

fromwww.twincities.com

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

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.

fromWIRED

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.

fromPsychology Today

Epigenetics: Why Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny

Epigenetics reveals how environmental factors influence gene expression, impacting long-term health outcomes.

Health

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

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.