Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community
Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
World Obesity Day 2024: Fasting and obesity prevention
4 March 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Today, World Obesity Day 2024, is a chance to highlight the need to talk about obesity and youth. Obesity is a major health issue in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. More than half of women (53%), nearly half of men (45%) and an alarming 8% of school-aged children and adolescents are obese, while 20.5% are overweight.
If no action is taken to address obesity, these figures are expected to rise.
World Obesity Day this year coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. The daily fasting period, from dawn to sunset, offers a structured way to reset one’s relationship with food. It’s a cha...
Source: WHO EMRO News - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Global Cancer/Tumor Profiling Market Research Report 2023-2030: Multi-Omics Tumor Profiling Advances Fuel Developments, Rising Personalized Medicine Trends Driving Growth
DUBLIN, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cancer/Tumor Profiling Market by Biomarker Type (Genetic, Protein) Technology (NGS, PCR, ISH, IHC) Cancer Type (Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Prostate, Leukemia) Application (Clinical, Research) End User (Pharma, Academic, CRO) - Global Forecast to... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: MRR Source Type: news
Our Lives With Pompe Disease
The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Genetic Roots of Pompe Disease
People with Pompe disease inherit mutated copies of a particular gene from both parents. Learn more about the genetics of Pompe disease. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
