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health22 days ago•5 min saved

Proactive Risk, Delayed Action: An OB-GYN's Fight for a Preventive Double Mastectomy

An LA OB-GYN promoted a two-minute lifetime breast cancer risk score to patients and tested herself, learning her risk was 37.5%. After facing years of pushback from doctors, she eventually underwent a preventive double mastectomy, only to have a week later pathology reveal invasive stage 1 breast cancer, validating her caution. The case highlights the challenges of imaging in dense breast tissue, the potential limits of risk estimates, and the importance of advocating for one’s own health, a stance she has continued through a health podcast.

via Business Insider|

#breast-cancer #breast-density #health

politics28 days ago•7 min saved

Capitol Threats Surge in 2025, USCP Reports

US Capitol Police say 2025 saw a surge in 'concerning' statements and threats toward lawmakers and the Capitol complex, with 14,938 incidents investigated—up from 9,474 in 2024—spurring expansion of the Protective Intelligence Operations Center and closer cross‑agency cooperation to bolster safety amid rising political violence and calls to reduce violent rhetoric.

via Politico|

#capitol-police #congress #politics

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Review Highlights Limited Relief and Significant Risks of Common Pain Medication

A comprehensive review finds that tramadol provides only modest pain relief for chronic pain but carries significant risks, including heart problems and increased adverse events, suggesting its benefits may not outweigh the harms and prompting a reevaluation of its widespread use.

via Earth.com|

#chronic-pain #health #opioids

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Study Finds Tramadol Offers Limited Relief and Increased Risks

A comprehensive review finds that tramadol provides only minimal relief for chronic pain and is associated with increased risks of serious side effects, including heart problems and potential cancer, suggesting its widespread use should be reconsidered due to its limited benefits and significant harms.

via Earth.com|

#chronic-pain #health #opioids

world2 months ago•15 min saved

Top Global Conflict Hotspots to Watch in 2026

The 2026 Preventive Priorities Survey highlights the ongoing and emerging global conflicts that pose significant risks to U.S. interests, emphasizing the need for proactive conflict prevention and strategic foresight amid a world with increasing violence and instability.

via Council on Foreign Relations|

#2026 #conflict-prevention #conflicts

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Many Heart Attacks Go Undetected by Standard Screenings

New research indicates that current screening tools like the ASCVD and PREVENT scores may miss nearly half of heart attack cases, especially in individuals classified as low or borderline risk, highlighting the need for improved, personalized risk assessment methods to better prevent heart attacks.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-attack

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Microplastics in Air Pose Hidden Health Risks, Scientists Warn

Microplastics have become a public health concern in the US, but recent scientific reviews, particularly by the European Food Safety Authority, suggest that current exposure levels are much lower than feared and that many studies claiming health risks are based on unreliable data. While some evidence links microplastics to respiratory issues, there is no conclusive proof of harm to humans, and the hysteria may be driven more by media and environmental agendas than solid science.

via American Council on Science and Health|

#environmental-pollution #health #microplastics

science4 months ago•12 min saved

Scientists Explore the Promise and Perils of Mirror Cells in Synthetic Biology

A researcher at the University of Minnesota and a group of scientists have raised concerns about the potential dangers of creating mirror cells, which are synthetic organisms with reversed biomolecular structures. While such cells could advance scientific understanding and medical research, experts warn they might pose significant ecological and health risks if released, leading to calls for strict regulations and ethical considerations to prevent potential existential threats.

via CNN|

#biosafety #mirror-cell #mirror-life

health5 months ago•6 min saved

New Hypertension Guidelines Expand Diagnosis and Emphasize Personalized Care

The new blood pressure guidelines, effective August 2025, lower the thresholds for hypertension diagnosis, emphasize personalized risk assessment using the PREVENT calculator, and promote lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and alcohol moderation to better manage and prevent hypertension and related health risks.

via ScienceAlert|

#blood-pressure #guidelines #health

health5 months ago•6 min saved

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Expand Hypertension Risk in Americans

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released new, stricter guidelines for hypertension, lowering the blood pressure thresholds for diagnosis and emphasizing personalized risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and more aggressive treatment to better prevent heart disease, stroke, and dementia among Americans.

via PBS|

#blood-pressure #guidelines #health

science5 months ago•56 min saved

New Study Reveals Limited Capacity for Underground Carbon Storage

Storing carbon in geologic formations is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions and limiting global warming, but the potential is limited by technical, environmental, seismic, policy, and geopolitical risks. A spatially explicit analysis estimates a prudent planetary limit of about 1,460 GtCO2, emphasizing the need for careful, strategic deployment of this finite resource to support climate goals without exceeding safe and sustainable boundaries.

via Nature|

#carbon-storage #climate-change #geologic-formations

health6 months ago•3 min saved

Early Signs and Simple Tests for Dementia Risk Detection

A neurologist suggests a simple 10-second balance test, standing on one leg, as an early indicator of dementia risk, supported by research linking impaired balance to brain dysfunction and cognitive decline, along with other assessments like strength and sleep behavior.

via The Mirror|

#balance-test #brain-health #dementia

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Find You're More Likely to Die from an Asteroid Than Rabies or Lightning

A study estimates the likelihood of dying from a >140 meter asteroid impact at about once every 11,000 years, comparing this rare event to more common risks like lightning strikes and car accidents, and emphasizes the importance of planetary defense efforts.

via Phys.org|

#asteroid-impact #neo #planetary-defense

science6 months ago•2 min saved

New Study Reveals Your Risk of Death from Asteroids Compared to Other Dangers

A recent study compares the likelihood of dying from an asteroid impact to other causes like lightning and car crashes, finding that while asteroid impacts are rare, they are more likely than some other deadly events, highlighting Earth's vulnerability and ongoing planetary defense efforts.

via Gizmodo|

#asteroid-impact #death-causes #nasa-dart-mission

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Asteroids Pose Greater Death Risk Than Rabies, Scientists Say

A study finds that dying from an asteroid impact is more likely than from rabies, but still less likely than dying in a car accident or from the flu, with all risks remaining very low overall. The research compares the probability of asteroid impacts with other causes of death to provide context for potential prevention efforts.

via ScienceAlert|

#asteroid-impact #death-causes #nasa