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Cannabis Use and Diabetes Risk: Understanding the Link and Why It Matters

A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2025 in Vienna suggests that people who use cannabis are up to four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared…

Smoking, Vaping, and Nicotine Pouches May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people. While poor diet and lack of exercise are widely recognized risk factors, recent research shows that smoking, vaping, and even nicotine pouches can…

What Causes Belly Fat to Increase? Common Reasons and Risk Factors

There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, and making other lifestyle changes can help people lose belly fat. Health complications from visceral fat are typically more…

30-Day No-Sugar Diet: Benefits, Side Effects, and Results

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but over time, that may well be the reason the medicine is needed in the first place. In a world where added sugars pervade most processed foods and beverages, from bottled juices…

How to Lose 40 Pounds in 2 Months (A Science-Backed Plan)

If you have ever tried to lose weight, you know how hard the weight loss journey can be.  There are numerous weight loss programs, diets and supplements that claim they are all the best to help you lose weight. However, as weight…

10 Foods That Sharpen Your Vision and Protect Your Eye Health

Millions of Americans suffer from eye or vision problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and many around the world suffer from vitamin A deficiency blindness.  Eating more carrots may not reverse your eyes from being far sighted, but getting…

When is the Best Time to Take Vitamins? A Science-Backed Guide

Here are some important factors to consider when you should take vitamins to optimize the absorption.  Keep in mind the way we absorb nutrients is different from food compared to supplements. Do you take a vitamin supplement?  About 52 percent…

How Many Calories to Burn Daily to Lose Weight? (Try These 3 Easy Hacks

If you are trying to lose weight, the first thing you should find out is how many calories you need to burn every day. Knowing how many calories you burn each day will help you figure out how many calories…

Why Is My Stomach Getting Bigger?

Seeing your waist line expand can be frustrating, especially if you are working hard to eat a healthy diet balanced by exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.  However, if your stomach is getting bigger, it may not always be from excess…