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"Childhood Onset Insomnia: A Lifelong Battle"

A study involving over 500 participants from the Penn State Child Cohort reveals that 23.3% experienced persistent insomnia symptoms across different stages of maturation, with Black and Hispanic/Latino youths showing higher risks. Black children are 2.6 times more likely to experience chronic insomnia symptoms from childhood through young adulthood compared to their white peers. The findings underscore the need for early detection and treatment of insomnia symptoms in children to prevent long-term health consequences, particularly for minority groups facing higher risks.

via Neuroscience News|

#childhood-health #health #insomnia

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"Rising Diabetic Amputations in Black Patients Raise Concern Among Medical Experts"

Medical experts are raising concerns about the increasing number of diabetic amputations among Black and Latino patients due to complications from type-2 diabetes. Health data shows that these patients are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease and face a lack of awareness of treatments, leading to missed critical care. Efforts are being made to provide the right medications and treatment earlier to prevent amputations, as well as to address disparities in access to care and treatment options for minority diabetic patients.

via ABC News|

#amputations #diabetes #health

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"Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates and Survivor Insights: 2024 Cancer Trend Report"

The latest report from the American Cancer Society reveals that colon cancer remains the third-deadliest cancer in the U.S., with nearly 53,000 deaths in North Carolina alone in 2021. Survivor Tristan Evans emphasizes the importance of paying attention to warning signs after his own diagnosis at 42, three years before recommended screenings for his demographic. As a Black man, Evans advocates for increased screenings, especially among minority populations, and urges people to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, bloody stool, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss.

via WRAL News|

#american-cancer-society #colon-cancer #early-detection