Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mortality Rates Rising in the US, Driven by Alcohol and Metabolic Liver Diseases
“A recent study examined the rising trajectory of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) mortality rates in the United States, highlighting stark disparities across age, sex, race, and liver disease etiologies. Conducted as a cross-sectional study, the analysis encompassed over 188,000 HCC-related deaths from 2006 to 2022, with projections extending to 2040. The findings underscore the growing public health challenge posed by liver cancer, particularly due to alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).”
Transcendental Meditation most effective at treating PTSD in largest review to date
“Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU) and Augusta University have conducted the largest review and meta-analysis to date on meditation for PTSD treatment. Analyzing 61 studies with over 3,400 participants, the study compared four categories of meditation: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Other techniques (MBO), Other Meditations (OM), and Transcendental Meditation (TM).”
Holiday Consumerism Can Leave Teens Feeling Inadequate
“Flex High School helps teens give thanks, not gifts. “High school students who are overcoming personal and environmental obstacles behind the scenes, face an even larger burden during the holidays””
VA and Veterans Yoga Project partner to enhance Veteran well-being
“VA offers free online and in-person yoga classes and mindfulness training to Veterans across the nation. VA hosts these classes through a partnership with Veterans Yoga Project, Inc., which is maintained by the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP). The classes provide a no-cost opportunity to Veterans seeking to improve their mental, physical and emotional health through yoga and mindfulness practices.”
Reiki therapy demonstrates significant symptom relief for cancer patients receiving infusion treatments
“A recent study conducted at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has evaluated a Reiki program designed for outpatients with cancer and receiving infusion treatments at two University Hospitals infusion centers.”
Delicious Bacon Highlights Food That Enraptures Our Senses but Endangers Our Health
“Some foods, no matter how simply prepared, contain many substances linked to disease.”
Study explores how culture impacts body image for Hispanic women
“While culture is intertwined with values surrounding food and body image, cultural differences have historically been overlooked by researchers and clinicians seeking to identify and treat eating disorders.”
