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Colorectal cancer has long been seen as a disease affecting older adults, especially those over 65. But recent data shows rates of colorectal cancer are rising among adults under 50, …

A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates a concerning rise in stroke prevalence among Americans under 65, a demographic traditionally less affected by this …

A study, recently published in the journal Pediatrics, has brought to light a significant increase in antidepressant use among adolescents and young adults linked to the aftermath of the COVID-19 …

American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults. [Source] Historically considered a disease of older populations, colon cancer’s ascent …

These young people, with their flared jeans and corduroy suits and “free love” and Beatlemania and hippies and Woodstock and “American Pie.” Who can tell what kids today are thinking? …

In the next 25 years, nearly 260 million Americans could be overweight or obese by 2050, according to a new study published in The Lancet.  Researchers from the Institute for …

More U.S. adults are being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report indicates that approximately 15.5 million American adults have ADHD.  This …

A new study has found that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States contribute to an additional 7,000 to 11,000 deaths over the 15 years following each event.  The …

A new U.S. government report concludes that fluoride in drinking water at levels twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in children.  This is the first time a …

The number of births in the United States continues to decline, with the latest CDC data showing a 2% decrease in 2023 compared to the previous year.  Since peaking in …