As vaping becomes increasingly popular, particularly among younger populations, a pervasive myth continues to spread: the belief that there isn't enough evidence to confirm vaping's harm. But nothing could be further from the truth. Extensive research paints a very different picture, highlighting significant health risks associated with vaping.

The first rule of weight loss is to stop obsessing over how much you weigh. Your total body weight consists of essential tissues like muscle and bone, and losing weight without understanding what you're losing can be counterproductive. A lower number doesn't necessarily mean better health—it's what makes up that number that truly matters.

ApoB, short for Apolipoprotein B, measures the number of atherogenic particles carrying cholesterol in your bloodstream. Think of these particles, or lipoproteins, as delivery trucks. Whether a truck is large or small, it has one ApoB, making it a direct count of how many trucks are on the road.

Here's the catch: even if your cholesterol levels look normal, too many ApoB particles can cause a traffic jam in your arteries, significantly increasing your cardiovascular risk.