#risk-factors

#risk-factors

Consistent sleep signs despite healthy habits may signal a sleep disorder, warranting consultation with a sleep specialist.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of screening and prevention, especially as diagnoses rise among women under 50.

Having a high income reduces stroke mortality risk by 32%.

Chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease are closely connected, with shared risk factors needing early attention.

Rates of cancers affecting young adults are increasing globally.

Contributors like obesity and early screening don't fully explain the rise in early-onset cancer cases.

Researchers are delving into studies tracking the health of children decades ago to understand the reasons behind the trend.

Tuberculosis cases rose by 15% in California in 2023, with the highest increase since 1989.

People at higher risk for tuberculosis are those who have lived in countries with high TB rates.

The Los Gatos Town council allocated $60,000 for homeless initiatives, including supporting services like showers, restrooms, and temporary housing.

The council debated removing extreme heat and poor air quality as factors for the homeless program, with a focus on cold weather and possible wildfire risks.

Neurological conditions are the leading cause of ill-health globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021.

The rise in neurological conditions is attributed to factors like population growth, increased life expectancy, environmental risks, obesity, and diet.

Consuming two liters of diet soda daily increases A-fib risk by 20%

Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle can reduce A-fib recurrence rates.

Early detection is crucial for increasing survival rates with lung cancer.

Low-dose CT scans are recommended for adults with a smoking history for lung cancer screening.

Austin's historically low gun violence rates spiked post-Covid, leading to increased homicides, prompting a detailed analysis by experts to identify risk factors and networks associated with violence.

Certain antidepressants like Lexapro, Paxil, and Cymbalta are associated with higher weight gain risk compared to Zoloft; Wellbutrin users are less likely to experience significant weight gain.

Prostate Cancer UK utilized Father's Day to promote prostate cancer screening through a billboard in Piccadilly Circus.