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.

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Black Health Matters

JULY 15, 2024

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.”

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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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Mercola

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Ultraprocessed foods — industrial creations made with ingredients like hydrogenated seed oils, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial additives — have infiltrated modern diets at an alarming rate, with dire consequences to children’s health. 3 These foods are far from nutritionally balanced, and they set the stage for numerous health issues.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This deficiency is associated with several serious health complications, including neurological problems such as peripheral neuropathy and hematological issues like anemia, both of which negatively impact quality of life. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is escalating globally, posing a significant public health challenge.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, these drugs' weight loss properties quickly caught the attention of researchers and the public alike. These aren't just minor inconveniences; they're significant medical events that could have long-lasting impacts on your health. 1 But as with any quick fix, there's often a catch. 6 While 1.7%

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Public health officials in New York are urgently promoting syphilis testing and treatment, alarmed that a preventable sexually transmitted infection once close to eradication has returned. cases per 100,000 people).

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