Tag: risk factors
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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…
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Risk for Heart Disease Varies by Diabetes Type and Age: Swedish Findings
Overview: A New Look at Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes People living with diabetes already face a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and earlier death. A large Swedish study adds a crucial nuance: the risk is not the same for everyone. The comparative analysis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes across different…
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World Heart Day: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
World Heart Day: Why it matters Every year on September 29, World Heart Day mobilizes health organizations, communities, and individuals to spotlight cardiovascular disease (CVD) — the leading cause of death worldwide. The goal is not fear, but action: to raise awareness about risk factors, promote heart-healthy habits, and encourage regular medical care that can…