Tag: younger adults
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Rising Diverticulitis in Americans Under 50 Sparks Health Concern
What the Latest Study Revealed A recent study from researchers at UCLA and Vanderbilt University highlights a troubling uptick in diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50. Historically viewed as a condition affecting older adults, diverticulitis — an inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon called diverticula — is now appearing with greater frequency in…
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Why Diverticulitis Is Surging in Americans Under 50: What It Means for Young Adults
Overview: A Growing Concern for Young Adults Diverticulitis, once considered a condition mainly affecting older adults, is increasingly striking people under 50 in the United States. A recent study from researchers at UCLA and Vanderbilt University highlights a troubling trend: younger adults are developing a severe gut disorder at higher rates, leading to more hospitalizations…