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Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds

Mercola

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the bodys ineffective use of insulin. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to serious health complications. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has been steadily increasing worldwide, posing a significant public health challenge.

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Surprising Connection Between Heavy Metals and Childhood Obesity

Mercola

Childhood obesity, a condition characterized by excessive body fat, poses significant health risks to young individuals. Children with obesity often experience a range of health issues that affect their physical and emotional well-being.

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US Diabetes Rates Rise to Nearly 1 in 6 Adults

Mercola

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1 The data, from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning August 2021 to August 2023, reveal that the overall prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. As you age, your risk of developing diabetes also increases. has climbed to 15.8%.

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By the Numbers — The State of America’s Health Today

Mercola

The modern health care system is failing at its most basic function preventing disease and promoting health. Chronic illness has become the norm in the Western world, and despite decades of technical advancements, rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune disorders continue to climb.

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The Babies Addicted to Fast Food

Mercola

This addiction is not just about taste preferences; it’s a ticking time bomb for severe health issues. These health problems are harbingers of more significant issues like heart disease and diabetes, setting the stage for a future fraught with chronic health challenges. Harley’s story is particularly illustrative.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.

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The Hidden History of Our Modern Food System — How Big Tobacco Shaped What We Eat

Mercola

Our conversation uncovered some shocking truths about the origins of our modern food system and the dire health consequences we're facing as a result. However, Means insights into the corruption of our health institutions and his ideas for reform leave room for much optimism about the future of health in America.