The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
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Infections Were Linked to About 1 in 8 Cancer Cases Worldwide A new global analysis estimates that infections were responsible for roughly 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, about 12% of all cancers worldwide. H. pylori and HPV were the largest contributors, followed by hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, and hepatitis C. Host Dave Asprey explores how persistent infections can contribute to cancer through chronic inflammation, DNA damage, altered immune surveillance, and other biological pathways. He explains why this does not mean cancer is contagious or that infection inevitably leads to cancer, but argues that identifying, preventing, and treating infections such as H. pylori, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C can be an overlooked part of a long-term prevention strategy. Sources: -IARC: Global Burden of Cancer Attributable to Infections in 2024 -PubMed: Global Burden of Cancer Attributable to Infections in 2024 ~~~~ What We Really Know About Persistent Finasteride Side Effects Finasteride reduces the conversion of testosterone into DHT by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, but that enzyme also participates in pathways involved in neuroactive steroids. Some former us