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healthA Lifetime of Body Scrutiny: From 'Anorexic' to 'Fat-Shamed'
Jillian Lim's personal essay details a lifetime of body shaming, from being called anorexic as a skinny child to facing criticism after gaining weight in her 30s.
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healthGut Microbiome Signatures of Health Identified in Landmark 34,000-Person Study
A study of over 34,000 people in the UK and US identifies gut microbial species linked to diet and cardiometabolic risk, leading to the ZOE Microbiome Health Ranking 2025.
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healthHigher BMI Tied to Narrower Sex Survival Gap in Lung Cancer
A large European study suggests higher BMI may reduce sex-based survival differences in lung cancer, especially in squamous cell carcinoma.
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healthCaffeine Levels in Blood Linked to Lower Body Fat and Diabetes Risk
Study finds genetic markers show higher caffeine levels may reduce BMI and type 2 diabetes risk, with implications for obesity prevention.
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healthScience Dismantles 8 Mainstream Health Rules You Still Follow
From water quotas to step counts, research debunks decades of outdated wellness advice.
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healthLifestyle Choices Significantly Impact Prostate Cancer Patient Cognition
New study links physical activity, smoking, and BMI to cognitive and emotional well-being in men with prostate cancer, emphasizing modifiable behaviors.
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healthWhole Fruit Reigns Supreme: New Study Compares Fruit Consumption Methods
A new study reveals that consuming whole fruits is significantly healthier than drinking juice or smoothies, impacting physical and mental well-being.
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healthWaist-to-Height Ratio Outperforms BMI in Predicting High Blood Pressure Risk
New research suggests the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a more accurate predictor of hypertension risk than the traditional BMI screening tool.