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A recent study conducted by researchers in Italy has found alarming levels of microplastics in the fatty deposits removed during artery procedures. The study, which analyzed the health outcomes of 257 patients, revealed that nearly 60 percent of the patients had polyethylene and 12 percent had polyvinyl chloride in their plaques. Furthermore, patients who had microplastics in their plaques were …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its COVID-19 guidelines in light of the decreasing number of hospitalizations and deaths across the country. With the majority of Americans now having immunity to the virus, the CDC is easing some restrictions to reflect the current situation. One major change in the guidelines is the new recommendation for …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its COVID-19 isolation recommendations for the year 2024. The guidelines now align with those for the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), stating that individuals should isolate until they have been fever-free for 24 hours. The focus is on core prevention steps such as vaccination and hand hygiene, with …

New Study Finds Link between Artificially Sweetened Drinks and Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation A recent study has found that consuming two liters of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks per day can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%, compared to those who do not consume these beverages. Atrial fibrillation is a chaotic quivering of the top …

New Study Links Iron Deficiencies to Long COVID A recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge has shed new light on the lingering symptoms of COVID-19, commonly referred to as long COVID. The research has identified low levels of iron in the blood as a major factor contributing to the development of long COVID cases. According to the study, …

Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Young Adults: Importance of Early Detection Colorectal cancer, the third-most common type of cancer worldwide, is seeing a concerning increase in diagnoses among younger people. Factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle are contributing to the rising risk of this disease, making early detection more crucial than ever. According to Dr. Ursina Teitelbaum, a …

Simone Ledward-Boseman, the wife of the late actor Chadwick Boseman, recently made a visit to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston to raise awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Boseman, who tragically passed away from colorectal cancer at the young age of 43, was best known for his iconic role in the movie “Black Panther.” During her visit, Ledward-Boseman, who …

New Research Shows Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Issues A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed a concerning link between ultra-processed foods and physical and mental illnesses. These highly processed foods, which make up a large portion of daily energy intake in the United States, have been associated with a 50% increase in the risk …

Alarming Surge in Alcohol-Related Deaths in the United States A recent study has revealed a disturbing trend in the United States, with alcohol-related deaths surging by nearly 30 percent in recent years. According to the study, approximately 500 Americans are dying each day in 2021 due to alcohol-related causes, a staggering increase from previous years. The spike in drinking during …

A recent study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that bariatric surgery provides long-term benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes compared to medication and lifestyle interventions. The study, known as the Alliance of Randomized Trials of Medicine vs. Metabolic Surgery in Type 2 Diabetes (ARMMS-T2D), combined data from four independent trials conducted in the U.S. …