Mercola

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Lead exposure has been silently fueling a mental health crisis in the United States. Characterized by impaired brain function, increased impulsivity and heightened anxiety, lead exposure disrupts the very foundation of mental well-being.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hongtu Zhu bridges big data and health to improve our understanding of the brain. What’s your role in public health? My work centers on integrating advanced statistical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics into health research. What brought you to public health?

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low.

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Nature Mental Health

APRIL 7, 2025

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 08 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-025-00420-8 The term psychosis has evolved over time to describe a mental state that is characterized by a disconnect from reality, which can present as a range of symptoms including hallucinations, delusions or disturbed cognition.

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HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Recent diners at a Lebanese restaurant in Manhattan may have been exposed to the highly contagious hepatitis A virus, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced on Friday. 31 and Feb. 17 and Feb.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This has led to widespread vitamin D deficiency, a condition with significant health implications, especially for pregnant and lactating women. The two main forms relevant to human health are vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

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Institute of Public Health

MAY 30, 2023

IPH Public Health Development Officers, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds, were among the many delegates to present at the April conference. The report was developed for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, as part of their review of the Ten Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012-2022).

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Black Health Matters

JANUARY 10, 2025

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. Many others who are not in the public eye have also been displaced, including the residents of Altadena, a community that Black people have lived and loved since the Great Migration. These crises can affect the quality of ones mental health.

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Mercola

MARCH 19, 2025

2 On the other hand, the prevalence of Parkinson's disease is expected to double by 2040, underscoring a growing public health concern. 4 Risk Factors Associated with Neurodegenerative Diseases Understanding the underlying causes of NDs is complex, as they often involve a combination of factors.

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Mercola

JANUARY 27, 2025

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent and excessive fear, worry and apprehension. Should anxiety remain unaddressed, it often leads to severe consequences like depression, substance abuse or chronic health issues.

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Environmental Health News

JANUARY 8, 2025

I also spoke with dozens of formerly incarcerated people who explained that the physical and mental suffering they endured in prisons from both environmental and social factors left them in much worse shape than before their sentences. One prevalent hazard I studied was air pollution.

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Mercola

MARCH 10, 2025

Dementia, characterized by a decline in cognitive function, memory loss and impaired thinking, is a public health crisis. You likely know someone affected, or perhaps worry about your own risk as you get older.

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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

MARCH 2, 2025

It reduces oxidative stress by decreasing mitochondrial reliance on glucose metabolism It enhances fat oxidation, making carbohydrates unnecessary for long-term metabolic health 3 If you take a standard vitamin K test, why might it not accurately reflect your vitamin K2 levels? Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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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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BU School of Public Health Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

students Meet Emily Goldmann, Director of SPH’s Online MPH Program Goldmann, also a clinical associate professor of epidemiology, discusses what led her to SPH and why the innovative format of the Online MPH is changing the virtual learning experience for the public health workforce.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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. Understanding effective prevention strategies is essential for improving your overall health and well-being. adults have at least one chronic disease.

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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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Mercola

DECEMBER 28, 2024

I was focusing on my kids health and my health and really had some time and energy to really go deep and find out what was really out there. He eventually learned about dirty electricity, and once he started addressing his exposure, he regained 10 pounds in a couple of months, along with his health.

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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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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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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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Mercola

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Military Health System revealed the overall guideline concordance rate for treating uncomplicated UTIs was high at 91%, with antibiotics recommended as a first-line treatment. 5 Addressing the overuse of antibiotics for UTIs is important for maintaining effective treatment options and safeguarding public health.

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HEALTHBEAT

MARCH 28, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free national newsletter here. From April 2020 to May 2021, I served as the lead health adviser to the New York City mayor for the Covid response. How much power did public health experts actually have over elected leaders?

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HEALTHBEAT

JANUARY 28, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Chronic diseases are the number one killer of New Yorkers, and as city government, we have a responsibility to really address it, Dr. Michelle Morse , acting commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in an interview.

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