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Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, MASLD Drive Growing Liver Cancer Burden in the US
“Key Takeaways: Primary liver cancer in the US has increased significantly, driven by ALD and MASLD, with a 142% rise in prevalence from 2000 to 2021. Hepatitis C virus remains the leading cause of liver cancer, but ALD and MASLD are the fastest-growing etiologies, altering the epidemiological landscape.”

Mindful walking just might become the most important part of your day
“Our fast-paced society emphasizes productivity and constant activity, making moments of stillness and mindfulness challenging to find. While mindful practices might seem time-consuming or even impossible to engage in during a busy workday, walking offers a unique way to cultivate mindfulness while engaging in gentle physical activity.”

The FDA calls for at-a-glance nutrition labels on the front of packaged foods
“The Food and Drug Administration wants to change how packaged food is sold in the U.S. In the waning days of the Biden administration, the agency has proposed requiring a new label on the front of most packaged food and drinks aimed at helping Americans make healthier food choices.”

Science Update: Healthy eating not common during and after pregnancy in the United States, NIH study suggests
“Healthy eating during pregnancy and the year after giving birth may be uncommon in the United States, suggests a study by researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and other institutions. On a scale from “A” to “F,” study participants received a grade of “D” on a measure of healthy eating. However, eating habits remained stable during pregnancy and after, with scores changing little during the six times participants were questioned during the study. The authors concluded that their results suggest a need to improve diet quality during and after pregnancy.”

As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week may aid weight loss, reduce fat
“A new analysis of 116 randomized clinical trials reaffirms existing recommendations for achieving the optimal health benefits from exercise. It found that people who engaged in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise five days a week saw clinically significant improvements in their body weight, waist circumference, and body fat composition. The study also concludes that the benefits of exercise increase with the number of minutes of physical activity. Modest improvements occur even with 30 minutes per week of exercise, and an increase in intensity produced even more positive results.”

US may finally require Nutrition Facts labeling for alcohol
“US regulators want to make it easier for people to know what’s in each of their alcoholic drinks of choice. The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has announced it is seeking public comment on two proposals aimed at overhauling how nutritional facts are displayed on beer, wine, and liquor packaging by requiring nutrition labels on bottles and cans for the first time ever. That said, the health information may not come in the form of physical labels.”

Face-to-face exercise programs improve mental health in heart disease patients
“A study led by researchers from the University of Granada, carried out in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Radboud University Medical Center (The Netherlands), has shown that the context in which physical exercise is performed plays a key role in improving the mental health and quality of life of patients with coronary heart disease.”

Now that we have new ‘miracle’ diet drugs, what’s the point of exercising?
“New diet drugs are making it easier to lose weight. So does that mean we can stop exercising? Health experts say no. There is a long list of upsides to going for a walk or hitting the gym, and weight loss isn’t necessarily at the top.”

Benefits and risks of popular weight-loss drugs revealed
“Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity.”