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Benzene in Pregnancy — A Hidden Threat to Children’s Health

Mercola

Alarmingly, increasing evidence indicates that benzene exposure during pregnancy disrupts the metabolic health of children. to 21, and their offspring were monitored for metabolic health indicators as they matured. The findings revealed significant disruptions in energy homeostasis in both male and female offspring by 4 months of age.

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Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally

Mercola

2 The shift from infectious diseases to chronic, noncommunicable ailments began in the early 1900s, driven by improvements in sanitation, nutrition and medical technology. As the population ages and lifestyles change, the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to climb. million Americans aged 65 and over currently affected.

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Norovirus, Covid-19 variant, measles, WV food dye ban, and USDA Local Food cuts

Your Local Epidemiologist

Here’s the public health news you can use to start your week. Some virus stuff, but also a lot happening in the nutrition world. Hand sanitizer doesn’t kill this bugger, either—soap and water are your best bet. The vast majority of cases are in unvaccinated, school-aged children.

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Epidemiology Terms: A Glossary of Epidemiological Words

Gideon

Whether you are a student of nursing, health sciences, public health, or another specialty, you may be interested in expanding your knowledge of epidemiology. Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores.

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The Problem with Supplements

Exploring Health

In turn, vitamin and mineral capsules the first supplements entered the market to close nutrition gaps in diets. These health-conscious women likely already eat nutrient-dense foods and have behaviors consistent with existing wellness guidelines. Nutrition becomes a sub note among the more pressing concerns. patients.