Abu Dhabi, on the Arabian Peninsula, is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is also in danger of becoming uninhabitable, with temperatures regularly exceeding 135° by the end of the century, according to the journal Nature Climate Change. That sober reminder makes for a fun-loving show on antibiotics and childhood obesity, the rising rates of diverticulitis, and antioxidant vitamins helping cancer cells to metastasize. Join us for another one-hour health-related yukfest.
Tip: More than 100 moles on your entire body raises your risk of melanoma by around five times. Having more than 10 moles on one arm predicts having more than 100 moles on your body.
Links:
Scientific American on why antioxidants help cancer metastasize
International Journal of Obesity article on antibiotics and weight gain
The European Lung Foundation says find a quieter route for your exercise to avoid air pollution