Mercola

OCTOBER 23, 2024

of participants were aware that rounding of the upper back, often referred to as a "buffalo hump," is possible. Even more concerning, MLF an independent risk factor for developing glucocorticoid-induced diabetes, even after adjusting for other known risk factors like age and dosage. The study also found that 54.4%

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Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lipoprotein(a): A Genetically Determined, Causal, and Prevalent Risk Factor for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart Disease Facts. About Heart Disease.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The terms "heart attack" and "cardiac arrest" are often used interchangeably, but they refer to two distinct cardiovascular events that have significantly different causes and outcomes. Risk factors that contribute to this process include high blood pressure, poor dietary choices, diabetes, stress and genetic predispositions.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A major factor that could be causing this is unrefreshing sleep, also called nonrestorative sleep. As its name implies, unrefreshing sleep refers to sleep that does not sufficiently recharge your body and brain, leaving you feeling unrested. reported in 2012. to 42% of people worldwide.

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Black Health Matters

JULY 15, 2024

The negative results of racism are sometimes referred to as weathering. This dispels that all it takes is improvements in financial equity to overcome risk factors. Racism as a Public Health Crisis In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared racism a legitimate public health crisis.

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Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lipoprotein(a): A Genetically Determined, Causal, and Prevalent Risk Factor for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart Disease Facts. About Heart Disease.

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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. and Pittard, A.,

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Endothelial dysfunction refers to the impaired function of the inner lining of blood vessels, which is important for maintaining vascular health. By identifying arsenic as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, this study paves the way for new policies and interventions aimed at reducing arsenic exposure in communities.

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

While the technology is not new, this is being referred to as the year for AI. Now that you have a better understanding or risk parity, you may be wondering what role machine learning can play in managing it. Here at Smart Data Collective, we have blogged extensively about the changes brought on by AI technology.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While genetics play a role, lifestyle and environmental factors significantly influence your risk. Among these, sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea stand out as modifiable risk factors linked to Alzheimers. Poor sleep disrupts essential brain processes, including the clearance of A.

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The Health Care Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

yet, anti-vaxxers are referring to this paper as evidence that vaccine mRNA becomes DNA that is incorporated into the genes of body cells. Yet, Offit has publicly questioned the practice of giving third doses to young people with no health risk factors, and thinks that a case of COVID-19 probably should count as a dose.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Analysis was done using special software, and once completed, factors such as blood pressure readings, and whether the participants were taking hypertensive medications or not were considered for the results. The SBP value refers to the highest pressure in the arteries, which occurs when the heart ventricles contract.

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Gideon

JULY 21, 2021

Going back to work or school in buildings left unoccupied or unused during lockdowns is a risk factor for Pontiac fever [4]. References [1] WHO, World Health Organization, “ Fact Sheet: Legionellosis ,” WHO, February 16th, 2018. Cassell et al. According to Reller et al. [5], Online] [Accessed 08 07 2021]. [2]

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Institute of Public Health

MAY 30, 2023

Stop Smoking Support Services If you, or a loved one, require help to quit smoking, the following support and information is available: Northern Ireland : Stop Smoking NI Ireland : Quit.ie References Dalglish, S. Evidence suggests that too many people with mental ill health smoke, which can negatively affect their physical health.

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Gideon

JUNE 30, 2021

Risk Factors Five-to-ten percent of people with latent TB who do not receive appropriate treatment will eventually develop active TB infection [17] Individuals at a higher risk of contracting TB and developing an infection include: Those who have traveled to or are living in a country with a high prevalence of TB.

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Sheffield DPH

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

2% could be higher depending on the population group who end up taking the drug (when you think about other risk factors for gallstones e.g. women, over 40). Adult tier 2 weight management services: short statistical commentary April 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) some recent helpful references BMJ article.

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Gideon

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This led the FDA to recommend new safety measures for FMTs, including screening donors for risk factors associated with carrying multi-drug-resistant organisms and testing all donor stools for such organisms. References (1) Almeida A, Mitchell AL, Boland M, et al. A new genomic blueprint of the human gut microbiota.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 26, 2024

It took 16 years, but Medicare approved and started covering the program in 2010 — officially referred to as "Dr. Some of the other insurance companies cover it not only for heart disease but also for Type 2 diabetes, or even two or more risk factors like obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and so on.

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Public Healthy

APRIL 17, 2019

Normal people having normal conversations don’t say ‘risk factor’ or ‘morbidity’, do they? We often don’t even refer to people as people, they become ‘service users’, or NEETs , or something equally impersonal. Even if you’re immune to management speak, the public health bit of public health is also full of jargon.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Inguinal Hernia Epidemiology and Risk Factors Inguinal hernias represent a significant medical condition affecting approximately 7.7% While women can develop inguinal hernias, their incidence is notably lower, typically occurring in conjunction with risk factors such as obesity, previous pregnancies, or chronic cough conditions.

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Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

By understanding the unique risk factors, accessing prevention tools like PrEP, and advocating for equal healthcare, we can take proactive steps to protect our sexual health. References U.S. It may not be obvious to them that you desire PrEP, but it is important that you explore your HIV prevention options.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Epidemiology of Pneumonia Risk Due to the many different factors that can contribute to pneumonia development, it is very difficult to pinpoint an exact cause or source of an individual case. For example, underlying medical conditions can be considered pneumonia risk factors. Online] [2] R. Gerard and K.

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Black Health Matters

JUNE 15, 2024

Awareness of these factors can help you make decisions that can lessen your risk of exposure. Principal risk factors for head and neck cancers include tobacco and alcohol use and exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV). – – – References: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer Penn Medicine.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Incidence Incidence refers to the probability of a disease occurring in a given population in a specific time period. It can be assessed for various conditions, including diseases, risk factors, and health behaviors. Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Clot Thickens Malcolm Kendrick 57 has extensively explored cholesterol, including a major mystery in cardiology — the fact that there is no common thread between the well-known risk factors for heart disease. That article and its additional references can be read here.

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Gideon

APRIL 29, 2021

Individuals at increased risk include patients with diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS , and other conditions that compromise the immune system. Hospitalization is in itself a risk factor for S. References (1) Wertheim HF, Melles DC, Vos MC, van Leeuwen W, van Belkum A, Verbrugh HA, Nouwen JL. aureus infection.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Other risk factors for Salmonella poisoning are travel to high-risk countries with poor sanitation and exposure to birds and reptiles being kept as pets. References [1] yle, “ Imported lettuce confirmed as cause of Jyväskylä salmonella outbreak ,” yle.fi, 07 07 2021. Online] [Accessed 10 10 2021]. [2]

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

4 This number is expected to grow further, as risk factors such as alcohol consumption continue without change. Study Links Alcohol Consumption to Increased Risk of Gout In a study published in JAMA Network Open, 5 British researchers established that alcohol is a known risk factor for gout.

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Better Health For All

JUNE 17, 2024

A note on terminology: For purposes of brevity, this blog uses the terms ‘trans men’ or ‘transmasculine’ but can be taken as referring also to non-binary people and anyone assigned female at birth but who identifies differently. Worldwide burden of HIV in transgender women: a systematic review and meta-analysis’ Lancet Infect Dis.

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Gideon

AUGUST 18, 2021

A report by the Ministry of Health, Israel, studying confirmed COVID-19 cases from January-July 2021, also showed that vaccinated individuals with pre-existing conditions are better protected against serious illness compared to non-vaccinated individuals without any risk factors [6]. References [1] S.

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Gideon

APRIL 14, 2021

References (1) D. 16-0213 (14) “ Parasites – American Trypanosomiasis (also known as Chagas Disease): Epidemiology & Risk Factors ,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, 2019. 1225-1227, 2016. Available: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0213

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Chronic acute hepatitis is also a way in which some individuals refer to chronic hepatitis C. What are some of the key risk factors for hepatitis C infection? History of Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a serious medical condition that can have major long-term effects on the health of those who are infected.

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