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health1 month ago•5 min saved

WHO adds seven dementia risk factors, widening prevention focus

The World Health Organization updated its dementia risk-reduction guidelines, adding seven new factors—stroke, traumatic brain injury, vision impairment, sleep problems, HIV, air pollution, and menopausal hormone therapy—joining the existing 12 and reinforcing a lifelong emphasis on brain health through learning, social activity and managing vascular risks; some factors have limited evidence and menopausal hormone therapy is not recommended solely for dementia prevention.

via AOL.com|

#aging #brain-health #dementia

world1 month ago•10 min saved

WHO widens dementia risk factors to 19, urges lifelong brain health

The World Health Organization updated its dementia risk-reduction guidelines, increasing the modifiable factors from 12 to 19 and adding seven new risks—stroke, traumatic brain injury, vision impairment, sleep problems, HIV, air pollution, and menopausal hormone therapy—while reinforcing lifelong strategies like cognitive and social engagement, physical activity, healthy diet, and vascular risk management. Experts emphasize ongoing attention to brain health across life, and note that menopausal hormone therapy is not recommended solely to prevent dementia in older women, though hormonal changes may influence memory.

via Fox News|

#aging #brain-health #dementia

science3 months ago•7 min saved

Frequent Ejaculation Linked to Healthier Sperm and IVF Benefits

A University of Oxford-led analysis of about 55,000 men and 30 non-human species finds sperm quality declines the longer sperm are stored, so more frequent ejaculation is linked to healthier sperm with less DNA damage, challenging the WHO-recommended seven-day abstinence and aligning with evidence that ejaculating within 48 hours before IVF improves outcomes; the study also notes species differences in how males and females maintain sperm quality, with female storage organs often better at preserving viability, suggesting implications for clinical fertility practice and animal breeding.

via SciTechDaily|

#ejaculation-frequency #fertility #ivf-outcomes

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Governments urged to curb air pollution to cut cancer rates

The European Code Against Cancer now calls on governments to meet WHO outdoor air-quality guidelines, reduce indoor pollution, and phase out solid fuels, urging better urban planning, cleaner heating, and reduced traffic; if implemented, these measures could cut lung cancer deaths by more than 10% in Europe and lower risks for bladder, kidney and brain cancers linked to pollution.

via The Guardian|

#air-pollution #cancer #eu

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Global Efforts Intensify to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage-Related Maternal Deaths

Global health agencies have released new guidelines emphasizing earlier detection and rapid intervention for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal death worldwide, including new diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols to save lives and improve outcomes.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#early-detection #health #maternal-health

health-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering the Hidden Link: Pollution's Connection to Brain Damage and Cancer"

PM2.5 pollution, a type of fine particulate matter, is estimated to cause nearly nine million premature deaths globally each year, with more than 90% of the world’s population living in places where air pollution exceeds WHO guidelines. This pollution is linked to serious health issues including cancer, altered brain development in children, stroke, heart disease, and respiratory infections. Surprisingly, wood burners contribute significantly to air pollution in Western cities. However, low-cost actions and the WHO's lowered standard for acceptable levels of fine particulate matter pollution are steps in the right direction to combat this global public health emergency.

via Yahoo News|

#air-pollution #health-and-environment #health-impacts

health3 years ago•4 min saved

"Exploring the Latest COVID Vaccines and Boosters: Who Should Receive Them?"

Health officials worldwide are planning to roll out booster jabs in the coming months to address waning immunity against SARS-CoV-2. However, the approach to booster campaigns is changing, with some countries restricting access to high-risk individuals and vulnerable populations. The protection provided by previous infection or vaccination, combined with low hospitalization and infection rates, has prompted officials to rethink who should receive boosters. Some countries argue for broad vaccination campaigns to protect vulnerable people, while others advocate for boosters to be administered to specific age groups. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends routine boosters for high-risk groups but does not endorse routine boosters for healthy adults under 60 or healthy children. The uptake of boosters has decreased, leading officials to consider how to maximize the impact of COVID-19 boosters while managing limited resources.

via Nature.com|

#booster-jabs #covid-19 #health