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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red No. 3, also known as Erythrosine, in foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines. This decision follows …

A recent analysis published in The Lancet reveals a sobering outlook for life expectancy in the United States over the coming decades.  According to forecasts by the University of Washington’s …

For the first time in over a decade, U.S. obesity rates have declined, suggesting a possible shift in a long-standing public health concern.  According to a study published in JAMA …

A new report from the RAND Corporation identifies key risk factors for dementia, highlighting signs that can appear as early as age 60 and predict the likelihood of developing cognitive …

Vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet, but one stands out as the most nutrient-packed: watercress.  The CDC has named it the top “powerhouse” vegetable, giving it a perfect …

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, …

The American Stroke Association (ASA) has released new guidelines to help lower the risk of strokes, focusing on prevention through screening and lifestyle changes.  Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of …

A recent study published in Nature Aging reveals that the substantial gains in human life expectancy during the 20th century are now slowing down, suggesting that wealthy nations may be …

Hunger in the United States reached its highest level in nearly a decade in 2023, with 18 million households, or 13.5% of the population, struggling to get enough food, according …

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a single blood test can predict a woman’s heart disease risk up to 30 years in advance.  …