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Liver diseases in kids up due to junk food, sugar consumption
Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Medical experts have found that one in three children have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), primarily caused by excess sugar consumption. It has become a significant concern even among children aged 5-16 years. Previously, children were thought to be safe from this...
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Guayas, Ecuador: The Least Safe Place on the Planet?
LONDON -- In 2023, no other region anywhere in the world -- excluding active war zones -- felt less secure than Guayas, Ecuador. Just 11% of residents in the country’s most populous province said they felt safe walking alone in their area at night. Outside of Ecuador, the only other global...
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Can heatwave affect your sugar levels? Tips for people with diabetes to beat the heat
Living with diabetes can make you feel the heat more. As intense summer takes hold in many parts of the country, it's important to take measures to safeguard health. High temperatures can change the way our body functions. Extreme heat can especially take a heavy toll on people with diabetes who are...
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Cancer rates are rising among young people. What steps should they take to reduce their risk?
In a disturbing worldwide trend, new cancer cases among young people have been increasing sharply. Early-onset cancers, defined as cancer cases diagnosed in people under 50, increased globally by a staggering 79%. In the United States, the American Cancer Society reported that the demographics of...
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Cannabis Use Greatest Among Lower-Income and Less Educated
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nine percent of U.S. adults report that they use cannabis regularly, defined as at least 10 days of consumption per month. Regular usage differs by education and income, with the highest rates seen among those with a high school education or less (13%) and those living in...
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Healthier ready-to-eat meals would have ‘huge’ EU climate benefits – report
Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found. Fast food and ready meals provide more than a sixth of the EU’s calories but contain far more salt and meat than doctors...
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Counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections linked to harmful reactions in nine states
Nineteen people from nine states have reported harmful reactions after receiving cosmetic injections — commonly known as Botox — that were administered from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-medical settings, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Some...
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Insomnia Market Expected to Reach USD 7.0 Billion by 2032 | Marketresearch.biz
Marketresearch.biz reports that the Insomnia Market size is expected to be worth around USD 7.0 Bn by 2032 from USD 5.0 Bn in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2032. Overview of the Insomnia Market Insomnia Market encompasses treatments and therapies targeting...
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Americans Sleeping Less, More Stressed
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For the first time in Gallup polling since 2001, a majority of U.S. adults, 57%, say they would feel better if they got more sleep, while 42% say they get as much sleep as they need. This is nearly a reversal of the figures last measured in 2013, when 56% of Americans got the...
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These foods don't deserve their bad reputations, dietitians and doctors say
Eggs, potatoes, coffee: These kitchen staples, among others, have gained bad reputations, nutrition experts say, but don’t necessarily deserve it. In fact, registered dietitians, doctors and nutrition professors are increasingly advising people to eat them. Nutrition advice is ever...
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