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Hopes for Smoke-Free Generation Dwindling: 40% of Young Adults Smoke or Vape

Forty percent of Dutch young adults ages 18 to 29 smoke or vape, showing how far younger generations remain from the goal of eliminating nicotine use Social media use is

Nearly 8 In 10 Young Adults Are in Early Stages of Metabolic Disorder, Study Finds

Nearly 8 in 10 young adults studied had at least one cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) risk factor, even though their average age was only 22.9 years Young adults wit

All Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Contain Mycotoxins, Study Finds

Every plant-based meat alternative tested contained at least one mycotoxin, and multiple fungal toxins commonly occurred together Several individual mycotoxins appeared i

Why This Powerful Nutrient Deserves More Attention

Quercetin is a plant compound found in onions, apples, berries, grapes and tomatoes that supports your antioxidant defenses while helping regulate inflammation, immune ac

How Strength Training Supports Cardiovascular Health

Strength training supports cardiovascular health alongside muscle and bone health, with research showing improvements in blood pressure, resting heart rate, blood vessel

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

Women with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes reported more numerous and severe menopause symptoms, with the strongest differences appearing after menopause Early menopause w

Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Blood Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk Factors

People having the most severe type of heart attack were far more likely to have micro- and nanoplastics in the blood flowing through their coronary arteries than people w

Are Americans Finally Getting Smarter About Supplements?

Americans are becoming more selective about supplements, shifting away from broad multivitamins and toward individual nutrients that match specific health goals, but choo

Job with Highest Risk of Radiation-Related Cancer Revealed

Flight attendants and pilots ranked first and second among 503 U.S. occupations for the share of deaths from radiation-related cancers, at 6.9% and 6.7%, respectively Air

Beyond Smoking — These Common Sources Also Raise Lung Cancer Risk

Lung cancer doesn't only affect smokers; repeated exposure to cooking fumes, secondhand smoke, household pollutants and radon also contributes to lung cancer risk High-te

Hydration, Electrolytes, and the Science of Molecular Hydrogen

Molecular hydrogen is a lesser-known antioxidant studied by experts like Tyler LeBaron, Ph.D. Research suggests it may offer a range of benefits that can support your ove

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

Inflammatory bowel disease is linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety and substance misuse, with mental health problems emerging years before IBD is diagnosed Psyc

Scientists Identify Bacteria Linked to the Immune System Farm Effect

Children raised around farms have lower rates of asthma and allergic conditions, and research identifies specific bacteria that statistically account for much of this obs

Common Supplement Linked to Better Health for Seniors in 3-Year Study

Multivitamins combine several vitamins and minerals in one product, and understanding how formulas, doses, and quality standards differ can help you choose one that bette

What Causes Gastritis and How to Support Your Stomach Lining

Gastritis (inflammation of your stomach lining) may come on suddenly or persist for years, and the chronic form can gradually thin the lining and interfere with nutrient

Pandemic Prevention Starts with Finding COVID-19's Root Cause

More than six years after the COVID-19 outbreak began, its origin remains unresolved, leaving an important question about which risks pandemic prevention efforts need to

The Hidden Harms of Modern Lighting

Sunlight is one of the most important things for our health (e.g., in a 20-year Swedish observational cohort, sun avoidance was associated with higher all-cause mortality

How Seated Posture Can Improve Mood and Decision-Making

Your posture does more than affect physical comfort; the way you hold your body also provides feedback to your brain that influences your mood and behavior Researchers ch

Early-Life Stress Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Early-life stress changed how brain cells responded to future challenges in mice, suggesting that adversity during development can leave lasting effects that become appar

Erythritol May Impair Blood Vessel Function in the Brain and Raise Stroke Risk

In a laboratory study, erythritol disrupted several functions in cultured human brain blood vessel cells, raising concerns that its effects extend beyond blood sugar and