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Americans exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ have up to a 31 percent higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.  Researchers from Mount Sinai looked at the link between polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – found in everything from non-stick cookware to food packaging to tap water – and the incidence of type 2 diabetes, which affects up to 35 million Americans. Past …

Texas is usually known for its wide-open spaces and big, beautiful sunsets, but it’s also becoming an unexpected hotspot for a much tinier, and more sinister problem- ticks. Lyme disease cases are being reported across the state at an alarming rate, prompting concern among health officials. From the backyard to hiking trails, Texans are being chomped on by ticks, and …

A recent AIIMS Delhi study highlights the critical role of oral health in preventing and managing serious illnesses, including cancer. Researchers emphasized that oral hygiene practices must be integrated into all levels of healthcare, not just at the primary level, to improve overall health outcomes and reduce disease risks. Evidence links poor oral hygiene with conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, …

7 often overlooked symptoms of pre-diabetes, which, if left untreated, can lead to full-blown disease  Times of India Pearl of the Week: Screening for prediabetes  American Medical Association I was prediabetic at 28—here’s how I reversed it  Vogue India Preventing Prediabetes from Progressing to Type 2 Diabetes: A Complete Guide  Vocal Source link

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly affecting young adults due to poor lifestyles, potentially leading to severe liver conditions. Adopting a Mediterranean diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and achieving gradual weight loss are crucial steps. Reducing sugar and refined carbohydrate intake, along with drinking coffee, can also significantly improve liver health and reduce the risk of NAFLD. Liver …

New Study Shows Doing This for 3 Minutes a Day Can Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Millions of Americans take Benadryl every year to relieve allergies, but doctors have uncovered a shocking link between the medication and a devastating disease. Benadryl’s active drug diphenhydramine blocks receptors for histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by the immune system that can trigger symptoms like a runny nose and itchy skin. But doctors say the 15-cent tablets can also cross the blood-brain …

LONDON – A pioneering IVF technique combining DNA from three people to protect a baby from a rare genetic disease has been used in Britain, leading to a healthy cohort of eight babies with no sign of serious disease, scientists said Wednesday. Four girls and four boys, including one set of twins, were born healthy after scientists used the treatment …

Study Reveals the Top Predictor of Heart Disease for Women Over 45  AOL.com Source link

Zimbabwe’s efforts to control malaria have been dealt a huge blow as experts say the disease has returned “with a vengeance” after US aid cuts, with 115 outbreaks recorded in 2025 compared with only one last year. The sharp rise in cases comes six months after Donald Trump halted critical funding for US research and national response programmes. The cuts …