Light at Night Tied to Diabetes Risk: Largest Study to Date
Are you worried about your risk of type 2 diabetes? In addition to the usual preventive strategies such as proper nutrition, exercise and, when…
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Xylitol: Sweetener Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke**
In recent years, xylitol has become a popular low-calorie sweetener, often found in reduced-sugar products, chewing gum, and toothpaste.
Tattoos and the Risk of Malignant Lymphoma: What You Need to Know
Key findings In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that tattoos can increase the risk of developing malignant lymphoma by approximately 20%. The study highlights…
9 Effective Ways to Boost Your HDL Cholesterol Levels and Help Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the world and, according to the estimates of the World Health Organization, claim about 17.9 million lives every year.
Obesity Affects More Than 1 Billion Around the World
According to research conducted in collaboration between the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration and the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion children, adolescents and adults...
Hair Creams: Understanding the Health Risks
In the final days of December 2023, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) took action by suspending the commercialization of around 1200 hair creams...
Can Stomach Infections Increase Alzheimer's Risk?
Recent research suggests that people over 50 with a common stomach infection called Helicobacter pylori may face an 11% higher…
Study Reveals DNA Damage and Leaky Gut Linked to Sucralose Consumption
A recent study, published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, raises major concerns about the health effects of…
‘Keto-Like’ Diet May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Cardiac Events
A popular weight-loss diet is also associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol, according to research published in March 2023. Ketogenic or "keto" diet,…