Wellness in the News for December, 2025
Regular use of alcohol causes cancer
New research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that, despite decades of scientific evidence, more than half of American adults (52.9%) were unaware that alcohol affects cancer risk.
The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, the same level of risk as tobacco, asbestos, and radiation. Alcohol consumption has been tied to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. From my clinical experience, I would add prostate, bladder, uterus, stomach, and lymph nodes to that list.
Chinese medical theory explains and concurs.
Inflammation contaminates and sickens bone marrow
Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory found that inflammation, aside from other disorders, covertly rewires the bone marrow, enabling mutated stem cells to rise, and setting the stage for future blood diseases, such as leukemia, anemia, hemorrhagia, and thrombosis.
If you think you might have chronic inflammation, contact me. Let's find out.
Adolescence until 32; scientists unlock brain’s five stages
Sleep deprivation leads to injuries
Researchers at the University of South Austrailia found that runners who sleep poorly face nearly double the injury risk compared to those who rest well. The study highlights the fact that sleep is not just recovery—it’s a key factor in preventing injuries. They stress that runners should prioritize rest alongside training. Simple habits like consistent bedtimes and limiting screens can make a big difference, they say. This is true for all athletes and non-athletes as well.
Stanford's new cell therapy reverses diabetes 1 in mice
Researchers at Stanford found a way to reverse Type 1 diabetes in mice using tools already common in clinical practice, putting human trials within reach. The procedure creates a hybrid immune system that stops autoimmune attacks and eliminates the need for immune-suppressing drugs. I consider this a milestone in medicine
They are clueless, however, regarding the cause of autoimmune diseases. Chinese medical theory explains autoimmune clearly and logically.