Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, new study finds

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, new study finds

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA Oncology, looked at health outcomes for 29,105 nurses under 50 who underwent at least one colonoscopy. Participants were followed from June 1991 until June 2015 and…

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Americans Continue Moving Toward a Drier Lifestyle, 2025 Data Shows

Americans Continue Moving Toward a Drier Lifestyle, 2025 Data Shows

Starting as a lifestyle trend in the 2010s, the ‘sober curious’ movement has encouraged a substantial societal shift toward more mindful alcohol consumption, driven by people’s growing focus on longevity, mental well-being, and productivity. According to the annual consumer sentiment survey by NCSolutions, 49% of Americans have been actively trying to drink less in 2025,…

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Peptide injections: What to know about the unapproved trend and its risks

Peptide injections: What to know about the unapproved trend and its risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger. Online stores will offer injectable vials for $300 to $600 each. Longevity and wellness clinics offer in-office evaluations and injections, sometimes with membership fees…

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