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Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists analyzed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75.

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Living at high altitudes may lower chance of having a deadly stroke

Frontiers

They found that those living at higher altitudes have a reduced risk of death or hospitalization because of a stroke, and tend to experience strokes at a greater age. The results showed that people who lived at higher altitudes (above 2,500 meters) tended to experience stroke at a later age compared with those at lower altitudes.

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DJ Clark Kent Has Died After a Battle With Colon Cancer

Black Health Matters

His collaboration with Mariah Carey in 2001 for her Glitter album, “Loverboy,” reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. We are also being diagnosed at younger ages. An avid sneakerhead, the collector had amassed more than 3,000 pairs in his collection. Check here for more information on prevention and screening.

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Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Emerita Has Died

Black Health Matters

According to the PBS documentary “Free to Dance,” Jamison was already tall at age six, so her parents enrolled her in dance to complement her exceptional height with grace. According to the New York Times, she and her older brother, John Jr., lived in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and were exposed to lots of music.

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The Most Devastating COVID Report So Far

Mercola

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) COVID-19 public health campaign, revealing it was fraught with miscalculations that set the stage for widespread public distrust. Despite this, the administration launched the "We Can Do This" Campaign, spending over $900 million to promote vaccine uptake and public health measures.

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14 Practical Reasons to Stock a Bottle of Castor Oil at Home

Mercola

I have previously written about the mysteries — and potential health uses — of castor oil , and despite having minimal research backing up its potential medicinal effects, I do believe that there are notable benefits from using this versatile oil. 1 Castor oil is claimed to be one of the best remedies there is.

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What is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis?

Gideon

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ( TB ): Chest x-ray shows alveolar infiltration at both lungs due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection Global Burden of the Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 22% decrease in TB-related mortality between 2000-2015, with a gradual 1.5% decrease in the annual rate.