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Younger generations are biologically aging faster than their older counterparts, possibly contributing to the rising prevalence of early-onset cancer

Younger generations are biologically aging faster than their older counterparts, possibly contributing to the rising prevalence of early-onset cancer

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tristynalxander

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I've been fully convinced this is due to the growth hormones given to farm animals

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Maybe explained by higher consumption of IGF-1?

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I am placing my bet on microplastics.

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At the same time though, we're not shredding our bodies with alcohol and cigarettes, so there's that.

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Younger generations are biologically aging faster than their older counterparts, possibly contributing to the rising prevalence of early-onset cancer | Spyke