Sugar and Cancer Risk Not Fixed by Diet Alone
Experts say avoiding sugar alone won’t starve cancer cells since they are fueled by insulin responses and other energy pathways. Ultra processed foods high in sugar and fat raise cancer risk, so limit added sugars and choose vegetables fruits whole grains and beans while reading labels for fiber vitamins minerals and protein. Barbara Quinn notes how to read labels and choose healthier options in her nutrition guidance.
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World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute For Cancer Research
Karen Collins
France
Hospitals keep patients awake more than at home
A Dutch study of about 2000 adults across 39 hospitals found patients averaged 83 minutes less sleep and woke 44 minutes earlier at night than at home. External noise, devices, pain, and toilet visits disrupted rest, with many patients unable to discuss concerns with staff.
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Netherlands
Prabath Nanayakkara
VU University Medical Center
Amsterdam
Nanayakkara
Virtual reality therapy helps people face fears safely
McGrath explains immersive VR confronts fears and addictions in safe settings. By simulating war zones or heights with sounds and smells, patients slowly acclimate while learning to live with discomforts without always needing medication.
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McGrath
Teens linked to ADHD symptoms from heavy digital media use
A study of 2,587 Los Angeles area high school students found that higher engagement with digital media over two years correlated with a rise in ADHD symptom reporting. Researchers caution the link is not proof of causation and may reflect reverse effects or other factors.
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Toens
Los Angeles
University of California At Los Angeles
UC San Diego
Sas
USC
Adam Leventhal
San Diego State University
Jean Twenge
Twenge
U.S
TRAIL of Johnson County Information Session Planned
TRAIL a local nonprofit aiding seniors to stay in their homes hosts an information session from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Room 208, Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St. Executive Director Hillary Ramaker will discuss TRAIL history mission and benefits including volunteer services and access to screened professionals and event calendars.
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Trail of
Johnson County
Iowa City
S. Linn Street
TRAIL
Hillary
Ramaker
Trailofjohnsoncounty.org
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