WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – Here are some of the day’s top health stories.
limits of longevity
We may be nearing the end of human lifespan.
One study found that the average human lifespan is not increasing as fast as it did in the 20th century.
We still live an average of 6.5 years longer than we did in 1990, which is far short of the prediction that most people born today will live to be over 100 years old.
no smoking
A new analysis from Japan looked at the most effective ways to encourage people to quit smoking.
The study found that reducing cigarette use requires a combination of increased taxes on tobacco products, anti-smoking laws, and anti-smoking campaigns.
Smoking remains the leading cause of premature death worldwide.
deal with social prejudice
Social stigma against certain diseases has a major impact on our health.
Research has found that doctors view weight gain as a moral issue or as a lack of willpower keeping patients away from treatment.
People who use drugs and have sexually transmitted diseases also face social stigma, and healthcare professionals need to do more to address it, the study says.
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