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Younger generations are biologically aging faster than their older counterparts, possibly contributing to the rising prevalence of early-onset cancer (medicine.washu.edu)
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[–] tristynalxander@mander.xyz 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yeah, we're stressed. Stress causes aging this isn't a mystery.

I haven't gotten ta good night's sleep in weeks.

[–] LemmingLemur@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

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

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 days ago

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

[–] SlippiHUD@piefed.social 2 points 5 days ago

I am placing my bet on microplastics.

[–] inari@piefed.zip 2 points 5 days ago

Maybe explained by higher consumption of IGF-1?