Tag: Young Adults
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Arthritis in Your 30s: Doctors Warn of a Silent Epidemic Among Young Professionals
Introduction: A New front in the arthritis battle Arthritis used to be synonymous with aging. Yet orthopaedic clinics are reporting a sharp uptick in patients in their late 20s and 30s presenting with persistent joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. The common threads? long hours of sitting, limited movement, and digital habits that keep people glued…
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World Arthritis Day: Why Younger Adults in Their 30s and 40s Are Getting Arthritis
World Arthritis Day Spotlight: A Shift in Who Gets Arthritis Arthritis is increasingly no longer the exclusive concern of older adults. On World Arthritis Day, health experts highlight a worrying trend: many people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation earlier in life. This shift is tied to a combination…
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Perlmutter Cancer Center Experts Spotlight Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Adults
H2: Rising Concern: Early Onset Breast Cancer in the United States P: Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among women ages 20 to 49 in the United States. Experts at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center are sounding the alarm about diagnoses at younger ages and at more advanced stages. This trend underscores…
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Perlmutter Cancer Center Experts Highlight Rising Early-Onset Breast Cancer and New Support Programs
H2: Rising tide of early-onset breast cancer in the United States P: Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among women aged 20 to 49 in the United States. At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, doctors report that younger patients are being diagnosed at more advanced stages, underscoring the urgent need for improved…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica strikes younger Singaporeans
Introduction: Sciatica isn’t just an older person’s problem Sciatica—nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg—is no longer confined to the elderly. In Singapore, doctors are observing more patients in their 20s to 40s presenting with sciatic pain, a trend linked to modern lifestyles that mix long hours of sitting with high-intensity…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica in Singapore’s young adults
Sciatica in the spotlight: a growing issue for Singapore’s young adults Sciatica, the nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, is no longer a condition exclusive to older patients. In Singapore, doctors are reporting more cases in people in their 20s to 40s. The shift reflects lifestyle factors that didn’t figure…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica isn’t just for older people
The rising tide of early-onset sciatica in Singapore Sciatica is classically seen as a condition of older adults, but doctors in Singapore are reporting more cases among people in their 20s to 40s. The nerve pain that starts in the lower back and travels down one leg is now being linked to modern lifestyle habits:…
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Preferences, Perceptions, and Use of Online Nutrition Content Among Young Australian Adults: Qualitative Study
Introduction The pervasive and easily accessible nature of online nutrition content worldwide means people are continually exposed to a mix of credible information and misinformation. This qualitative study examines how young Australian adults search for, interpret, and use nutrition information encountered online. It asks what kinds of content are preferred, how trust is built or…
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Young Hearts at Risk: The Alarming Rise of Early Heart Attacks
Understanding the Rise of Early Heart Attacks Heart issues are increasingly affecting younger individuals, a trend that warrants urgent attention. Factors such as modern lifestyles, poor dietary choices, and a lack of physical activity have dramatically contributed to the rise of heart attacks in this demographic. In countries like India, the soaring consumption of edible…
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Understanding Diabetes: The Hidden Epidemic
Diabetes: A Global Challenge Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions around the world. According to a comprehensive international study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, a staggering 44% of individuals aged 15 and older who have diabetes remain undiagnosed. This alarming statistic highlights a significant gap in diabetes awareness, particularly among younger…