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Smoking and Your Baby: Understanding the Hidden Dangers

January 18, 2025

You might have heard that smoking can harm your unborn baby, but do you know how it does this exactly? This study took a closer look at how cigarette smoke messes with the placenta, the organ that connects moms and babies. It turns out, the smoke affects a crucial process inside placenta cells calle

health

The Long-Term Impact of a Hospital-Based Lifestyle Program on Overweight Kids

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered what happens after a kid goes through a lifestyle change program to tackle obesity? Researchers took a closer look at a group of overweight and obese kids who participated in a hospital-based program. The goal? To see if the changes they made stuck around for the long haul. Turns out,

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Why Japanese Lifestyles Matter for Mental Health

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered how daily habits might affect your mood? A recent study in Japan took a deep dive into this question. They tracked a large group of people over time to see which lifestyle choices could help keep the blues away. What's interesting is that they looked at men and women separately, becaus

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The Ups and Downs of Cohabitation: How Partnership Status Affects Lifespan

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered if being married really does make you live longer? Well, research has often shown that, yeah, it does. But what about folks who are in non-marital cohabitation—is their mortality rate somewhere in between married and single folks? Sweden, being a leader in family trends, decided to fin

entertainment

Ashley Darby's Divorce and Dating Update

January 17, 2025

Ashley Darby, the star of Real Housewives of Potomac, recently opened up about her divorce and dating life on Watch What Happens Live. The 36-year-old filed for divorce from her 65-year-old husband, Michael, in November 2024. She shared that the divorce is currently in the hands of Virginia State of

health

Why Are More Young Women Getting Cancer?

January 17, 2025

Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast

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Why Women Under 50 Face More Cancer Than Men

January 17, 2025

Cancer rates are changing in the US. Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to get cancer than men, according to a new report. This shift is partly due to increases in breast and thyroid cancers, which affect women more. Young men, on the other hand, are seeing fewer diagnoses for cancers like melan

celebrities

Can Diddy Rebuild His Brand After Legal Troubles?

January 17, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs, once a hip-hop star and business mogul, is facing a grim future. In 2024, he was arrested and indicted for physically abusing his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. A trial looms in May 2025, and a Peacock documentary is set to expose his scandal. Can he rebuild his global brand? Nai

health

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome: A Global Health Puzzle

January 16, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome, often called MetS, is a health condition affecting millions worldwide. In the U. S. and Europe, it's estimated that one in five people has it. MetS isn't just about being overweight; it's about how your body handles food and energy. This condition is linked to belly fat, high blo

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The Role of a Healthy Lifestyle in Reducing Heart Failure Among Vulnerable Groups

January 16, 2025

Socially determined vulnerabilities, such as poverty and lack of education, can increase the risk of heart failure. But what if leading a healthy lifestyle could change that? Researchers wanted to find out if a healthy lifestyle could mediate, or lessen, the impact of these vulnerabilities on heart