Health Highlights: March 15, 2023
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Colon cancer in the young: One woman's story. Tatiana Gonzalez was just 39 when the disease struck her. It's part of a disturbing trend where colon cancer is hitting more and more people under 50, often at advanced stages. Read more
More additives being added to Americans' food. The chemicals are increasingly common in ultra-processed foods that make up a growing part of Americans' diet, research shows. Read more
Even a little extra weight can raise kids' odds for hypertension. Obesity may be the most important risk factor for high blood pressure during childhood, experts say. Read more
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