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America's 18 Million Cancer Survivors Are Struggling Mentally Long After Treatment Ends — and Most Get No Help
NPR/KFF June 9, 2026: America's 18 million cancer survivors face persistent post-treatment anxiety and depression — mostly unaddressed. Projected to grow to 22 million by 2035. Here's what the research shows.
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Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer
A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia Risk 2026: New Research Links Daily Packaged Food Habits to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline
A 2026 systematic review and Australian brain study found every 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake reduces attention and raises dementia risk. High UPF diets linked to 37% higher dementia risk and gray matter loss.
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