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“Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer (after skin cancer) among women living in the United States. With nearly 290,000 cases diagnosed in 2022, experts expect breast cancer to claim the lives of nearly 44,000 women.”

“They found that babies breastfed for 90 days or more were less likely to develop chest infections, common colds, ear infections, asthma, respiratory problems, eczema, skin allergies or problems, vomiting, and colic, compared to those who never breastfed.”

“To test psilocybin's potential effects on aging, researchers treated human lung and skin cells with psilocin in the lab. They tracked how long the cells kept dividing before entering senescence—a state where cells stop dividing and begin to deteriorate.”

“Evidence suggests that supplemental hydrolyzed collagen consumption improves skin aging, decreases arthritis-induced pain, increases bone mineral density, and decreases hypertension. Learn more about hydrolyzed collage in our overview article.”

“Human exposure to microplastics occurs through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Evidence indicates that these particles accumulate in various body fluids and tissues and may increase the risk for metabolic dysfunction, neurotoxicity, and some cancers.”

“It is commonly used to temporarily reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles and works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter) at motor nerve endings. The findings from this small study suggest that Botox injections in the forehead impair the interpretation of emotional expressions.”

“The primary source of vitamin D is UVB radiation from the sun—which our skin uses to synthesize vitamin D3. Insufficient sun exposure, season changes in UVB, aging, and body weight can all affect our ability to produce vitamin D and its bioavailability.”

“Parabens are widely used synthetic compounds that exert antibacterial and antifungal properties. They are commonly used in cosmetics, drugs, and some foods. Parabens can be ingested or absorbed through the skin.”

“The good news is that collagen supplementation may have benefits beyond this specific role. Collagens are major structural proteins in many body tissues, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, muscles, gut tissue, and dentin.”

“Sunburns are a major contributor to skin cancer risk, yet many people continue to get sunburned, with some experiencing multiple episodes each year. A recent study found that more than 30% of adults reported between one and five sunburns in the past year, and alcohol consumption was linked to an increased risk, with 21% of people who got sunburned having consumed alcohol at the time.”