Mercola

DECEMBER 1, 2024

1 Cataracts usually develop with age, and they're very common among older adults. Statistics show that more than half of Americans aged 80 or older either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. million Americans over age 40 are affected by cataracts, and this number is expected to double to about 50 million by 2050.

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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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Black Health Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

Although white Americans have a higher rate of diagnosis, Black people are at a greater risk of having advanced testicular cancer as well as experiencing death from testicular cancer. This includes: Embryonal carcinoma is present in about 40 percent of tumors and is among the most rapidly growing and potentially aggressive tumor types.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These aren't just minor inconveniences; they're significant medical events that could have long-lasting impacts on your health. Ozempic Linked to Suicidal Ideation A comprehensive study analyzing the World Health Organization's database of adverse drug reactions uncovered more troubling findings about Ozempic. 6 While 1.7%

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Mercola

OCTOBER 23, 2024

1 Early interventions are important for mitigating the development and impact of CVD, and recent research 2 supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found this could be achieved by measuring specific biomarkers in the bloodstream to get a comprehensive and long-term view of an individual's heart disease risk. "We

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Additionally, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protozoa are also present in our gut. The exact makeup of the gut microbiome varies greatly from individual to individual and is influenced by variables that include diet, exercise, medication use, sleep, stress, hormonal changes, aging, and disease. What About Diabetes and Gut Health?

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Hospital-acquired infections, also known as “healthcare-associated infections” or “nosocomial infection,” refer to infections that were not present before seeking medical care and were acquired in a healthcare setting. Geriatric patients are also at increased risk, as are those with multiple medical comorbidities. 1198-208. (3)

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Mercola

OCTOBER 28, 2024

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), during ancient times, members of the Chinese royal court even consumed ginkgo nuts to counter senility. These compounds are associated with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, making them valuable for cognitive health." 19 Anxin Wang, Ph.D.,

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Gideon

JUNE 30, 2021

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.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 26, 2024

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. But the important point is that most of their destructive health habits will be changed at that point. They said, 'No.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This condition can affect individuals of all ages and genders, though they are more prevalent in men. Inguinal Hernia Epidemiology and Risk Factors Inguinal hernias represent a significant medical condition affecting approximately 7.7% of the general population, 1 with striking demographic variations in their occurrence.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

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. We can see this visually represented with outbreak or case maps.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Numerous lung diseases have plagued the human race throughout history, and doctors have been working tirelessly to find effective means of beating them – a battle that continues to the present day. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for preventing serious health complications.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

million Americans ages 18 and older drank one alcoholic beverage in the past month. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. Moreover, 60.4 Moreover, 60.4

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The Health Care Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Hospital consolidation has risen to the top of the health policy stack. As a consequence, the Biden administration has targeted the health care industry for enhanced and more vigilant anti-trust enforcement. By JEFF GOLDSMITH and IAN MORRISON. Forty years later, there were 700 fewer facilities generating about $1.2

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