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Deep Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Described in New Report

Mercola

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has released its 2024 Cancer Progress Report, 1 which reveals a significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. While many are aware of alcohol's detrimental effects on liver health, its role in cancer development is less widely recognized.

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Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally

Mercola

As the population ages and lifestyles change, the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to climb. The cost to health systems is staggering — over $1 trillion annually in the U.S. 3 Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to lower your risk and prevent chronic diseases. 1 In the U.S., million in 2020 to 142.7

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24.14 Release Notes

Phreesia

Appointment Accelerator automatically fills openings in your schedule with clinically relevant patients who are booked further in the future. For example, a patient can opt out of Patient Surveys messages but continue to receive Patient Chat and Health Campaigns messages. You can manage these preferences through your Dashboard.

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Top Lifestyle Changes to Build a Better Heart

Mercola

Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases."

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Pneumonia: A Disease of the Ancients

Gideon

Early diagnosis and treatment are important for preventing serious health complications. Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection is most frequently observed in patients below the age of 30 and is often accompanied by a bullous otitis media and a ‘hacking’ cough. Electronic inhalers have now been consigned to history books and museums.