Almost all of the more than 3,000 students polled recently by the National Society of High School Scholars say misinformation in news media is a major problem, contributing to increasing rates of anxiety and depression.
#Obesity Consensus:
A #Lifestyle Choice, #RiskFactor, or Full-fledged #Disease?
The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is sparking heated debates in science, media, and beyond. But does this really change anything?
#Scientists Discover “Completely Different” New #RiskFactor for #HeartDisease
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-completely-different-new-risk-factor-for-heart-disease/
A new study has settled a prolonged dispute within the medical community by showing that mutations associated with clonal hematopoiesis heighten the risk of atherosclerosis in affected individuals. In addition to the established risk factors for cardiovascular disease—such as high blood pressure, h
Nicotine Could Be Intestinal Cancer Risk Factor https://researchinenglish.com/article/2024.0/nicotine-found-to-enhance-intestinal-stem-cell-growth-jor3o0rl
#nicotine #cancer #intestinalcancer #research #smoking #riskfactor #disease #tumor #tumors #stem #stemcells #news
Is trauma a transdiagnostic risk for mental health problems? Recent umbrella meta-analysis suggests yes https://www.nationalelfservice.net/?p=168720
Megan Bailey summarises an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on whether psychological trauma can be considered as a transdiagnostic risk factor for mental health disorders.