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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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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?