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Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Our Health

December 20, 2025

Forever chemicals, man-made substances designed to repel water, oil, and stains, are everywhere. They are in nonstick pans, fast-food wrappers, and waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to serious health issues like liver damage, high cholesterol, fertility problems, birth defects,

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Eating Less Saturated Fat: A Smart Move for Heart Health

December 18, 2025

People who are already at risk for heart disease can improve their health by eating less saturated fat. This is what a recent study found. The study looked at many people over a long time. It showed that those who cut down on saturated fat had fewer heart problems. But for people who are not at risk

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Saturated Fats: What the New Research Really Says

December 16, 2025

A recent study has stirred up a debate about saturated fats and their impact on heart health. The research, published in a medical journal, looked at 17 clinical trials involving over 66, 000 people. It found that cutting down on saturated fats can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but o

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Generic Lipitor Recall: What You Need to Know

December 14, 2025

A big recall of generic Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, has recently happened. This affects a lot of people who take this medicine to lower their cholesterol. The recall is because some pills didn't dissolve right, which means they might not work as they should. The company that made these pil

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Mind Your Eyes and Cholesterol: New Clues to Dodge Dementia

November 30, 2025

Dementia research is moving fast. Now, scientists have spotted two new risks: high cholesterol after 40 and untreated vision loss. These join a list of 12 other risks, like smoking and lack of exercise. Together, they cause nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide. High cholesterol and vision lo

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A Hidden Threat: The Quest to Tame Lipoprotein(a)

November 30, 2025

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) for short, is a sneaky little molecule lurking in your bloodstream. Unlike cholesterol, it's not something you can easily control with diet or exercise. It's a genetic gift that can lead to serious health issues, like heart disease and aortic stenosis. Most folks are famili

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AI's Big Breakthrough in Science: How AlphaFold is Changing the Game

November 29, 2025

Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, and knowing their shapes can help us understand how they work. For a long time, figuring out these shapes was a big challenge. Scientists had to spend lots of time and money on experiments to get even a few answers. But then, AlphaFold came along and ch

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How Friends and Family Might Help Fight Cancer

November 29, 2025

In China, cancer is a big health issue. A recent study looked at how social life might affect cancer risk in adults aged 45 and older. Over 12, 000 people were followed for nearly ten years. Researchers checked things like income, education, and social support. The results showed that people with b

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Pilates and Prediabetes: A Simple Way to Stay Healthy

November 26, 2025

Prediabetes is a serious condition. It means you are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The good news is that exercise can help. A recent study looked at how Pilates affects women with prediabetes. Pilates is a type of exercise. It focuses on strength, flexibility, and control. The study found tha

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Young Stars at Risk: The Rising Trend of Strokes in Adults Under 50

November 25, 2025

Strokes are no longer just a concern for the elderly. More and more adults under 50 are experiencing strokes, and it’s a trend that’s causing alarm. One recent example is Donald Glover, who recently revealed he had a stroke at just 42 years old. This health scare forced him to cancel his tour, highl