Tag: risk factors
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Why Thyroid Cancer Rates Are Rising Worldwide: Causes and Trends
Overview: A Global Rise in Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing in many parts of the world, and in some places the rise appears faster than for other cancers. While heightened awareness and better detection play a major role, researchers are digging deeper to understand additional contributing factors. This article examines what’s behind…
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No Safe Sip: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk – What Women Should Know
Understanding the No Safe Sip Message Public health groups in Australia and around the world are increasingly emphasizing a simple, but troubling idea: there may be no completely safe amount of alcohol when it comes to breast cancer risk. Recent analyses from Breast Cancer Network Australia and other researchers indicate that regular alcohol consumption—even in…
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Early Signs of Stomach Cancer: What to Watch For and When to Seek Help
Understanding Stomach Cancer and Its Early Phases Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, tends to develop slowly over many years. In its initial stages, the changes happening in the stomach lining often cause little to no noticeable symptoms. That’s why awareness of potential early signs is important for timely evaluation and treatment if needed.…
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Why Is Car Insurance So Pricey? NPR Analysis on Costs
Why Car Insurance Costs Have Gone Up (And Why It Matters Car insurance has become a frequent concern for many households as premiums rise faster than wages for some and linger stubbornly for others. NPR’s ongoing Cost of Living series shines a light on the factors driving higher prices and what families can do to…
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Global and Regional Burden of Kidney Cancer (1990–2021): Insights from GBD 2021 and Future Projections
Overview: Kidney Cancer Burden in a Changing World Kidney cancer, while not the most common cancer, poses a substantial health burden due to its relatively poor prognosis and regional disparities. The Global Burden of Disease 2021 (GBD 2021) study provides a comprehensive view of incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from 1990 to…
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Global and Regional Burden of Kidney Cancer (1990–2021) and Future Projections Based on GBD 2021
Overview: Kidney Cancer at a Glance Kidney cancer is a significant, though not the most common, genitourinary malignancy with a notably poor prognosis. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma accounts for the majority of cases, approximately 80%. The disease burden has grown from 1990 to 2021, driven by aging populations, diagnostic improvements, and lifestyle factors. This…
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Global and regional burden of kidney cancer 1990–2021: trends and future projections
Overview: the rising global impact of kidney cancer Kidney cancer, though not the most common cancer by incidence, poses a substantial global health challenge due to its mortality and disability burden. Recent analyses based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 dataset reveal that from 1990 to 2021 the world experienced a marked increase…
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Heavy Lifting and Blood Pressure: Who’s at Risk and Safer Alternatives
Heavy Lifting and Sudden Blood Pressure Spikes: What We Know Recent warnings from a top neurologist, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, highlight a critical but often overlooked risk of heavy resistance training: extreme elevations in blood pressure (BP) during maximal lifts. Research and clinical observations have shown that systolic BP can surge well beyond normal resting levels,…
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Sex Differences in Dementia Risk: The Role of Underlying Medical Conditions
Understanding sex differences in dementia risk Dementia is a global health priority, characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline that disrupt daily living. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, especially in older ages, crude comparisons can be misleading. A key question is whether sex itself increases dementia risk once we account…
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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Varies by Type and Age
Summary of the Swedish findings People living with diabetes face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and premature death. A large Swedish study, conducted from 2016 to 2020 and drawing on national registers, followed more than 400,000 adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The key takeaway…