BU School of Public Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.
Frontiers
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Researchers in the US have examined if taking part in an in-school cycling program improves middle schoolers’ mental health and found positive effects. Physical activity has positive effects on mental health and yet, activity rates are declining. In the US, one in six school children is diagnosed with some type of mental disorder.
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Black Health Matters
AUGUST 13, 2024
Increasingly, people under the age of 50 are being diagnosed with various forms of cancer. Today, a woman in her 30s faces a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer compared to her grandmother at the same age, according to Scientific American. Taking Action This is a reminder that cancer doesn’t discriminate by age.
Frontiers
AUGUST 3, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer In an observational study, researchers showed that consuming more added sugars is consistently associated with greater odds of developing kidney stones in the US, especially for ethnicities such as Native Americans or Asians, or for people with a relatively higher income.
Black Health Matters
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Health Education Advocacy and Learning (HEAL) is a non-profit collaborative created to provide every community with access to resources that will help them thrive. The post Advocating For Chronic Kidney Disease Policy Change appeared first on Black Health Matters.
Mercola
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Several factors increase your risk of developing glaucoma. These include age (being older increases your risk), family history of glaucoma, certain ethnicities and high IOP. Now, research has revealed another risk factor: the use of statin medications.
Mercola
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
In the world of health and wellness, vitamin D shines brightly, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This essential nutrient plays a role in numerous bodily functions, impacting everything from bone health to your immune system. Deficiency increases your risk of infections, including respiratory illnesses.
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