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Deep Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Described in New Report

Mercola

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has released its 2024 Cancer Progress Report, 1 which reveals a significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. While many are aware of alcohol's detrimental effects on liver health, its role in cancer development is less widely recognized. For reference, a standard U.S.

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Racism and Codeswitching Are Aging Our Brains

Black Health Matters

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.”

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Low-Dose Chronic Air Pollution Wreaks Havoc on Metabolic Function

Mercola

Air pollution is a silent menace with far-reaching health consequences, and its not just heavily polluted areas that are cause for alarm. Even seemingly low levels of chronic exposure pose significant health risks. What Do Human Studies Say About Air Pollution and Liver Health? on liver health.

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Hepatitis C

Gideon

Chronic hepatitis C often does not cause any symptoms for many years, but can eventually lead to serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Chronic acute hepatitis is also a way in which some individuals refer to chronic hepatitis C. Is Cirrhosis One of the Symptoms and How Does it Impact Health?