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Does Nicotinamide Riboside Fuel Cancer Growth?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 818 implied HN points • 22 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Cancer Supplementation Prevention Research
  1. A new study highlights the concern that nicotinamide riboside (NR) could potentially fuel cancer growth, especially in the case of triple-negative breast cancer.
  2. The study utilized mice models to show that NR supplementation could lead to increased tumor prevalence and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer cells.
  3. The research suggests that the strategies for preventing cancer differ from those required for treating cancer, emphasizing the importance of nourishing detoxification and immune surveillance.

Biotin Causes a Multitude of False Lab Tests | Here is What to Do

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 738 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lab Tests Supplements Medical Prevention
  1. High-dose biotin supplements can cause false signals on various lab tests, potentially leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments.
  2. Physicians should ask patients about biotin intake, advise them to stop biotin supplements before lab tests, and be aware of biotin interference in lab results.
  3. Be cautious with biotin supplements, especially before lab tests, to avoid inaccurate results and potential medical misguidance.

January 30, 2024 - Update for the Week of January 20

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 157 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccinations Long Covid Prevention Health data
  1. CDC reports decline in new hospital admissions for COVID-19 in U.S. and Alabama
  2. Covid-related hospitalizations tend to peak in January and decline by April historically
  3. Continued mutations of the virus, risk of transmission, and long Covid symptoms are important factors to consider for staying vigilant
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Friday Q&A: new mammogram guidelines; vitamin D; men asking for help; & preventing caregiver burnout

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Vitamins Men's Health Caregiving Prevention
  1. New mammogram guidelines recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40, especially important for women with increased risk of breast cancer.
  2. Low vitamin D levels can be a concern, particularly if affected by skin tone and sunscreen use. Finding alternate sources or methods can help improve bone health, mood, and immune system.
  3. Engaging in screening and managing health concerns, like caregiver burnout, proactively can help prevent negative outcomes and improve overall well-being.

Friday Q&A: Preventing, Testing for & Treating Viral Infections

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 23 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention Testing Treatment Viral Infections Q&A
  1. The post discusses preventing, testing for, and treating viral infections, focusing on how to navigate situations involving fevers.
  2. There is an offer for a 7-day free trial to subscribe for more detailed information and access to full post archives.
  3. There is an invitation to engage by asking questions for future Friday Q&A sessions.

Update on The Flu & Flu Vaccines

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Influenza Vaccines Prevention Treatment Side Effects
  1. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus, with symptoms like cough, sore throat, fever, body aches, and fatigue. It can be severe and even fatal.
  2. Getting a flu vaccine is crucial because it reduces the risk of serious flu-related complications and mortality. Even if its effectiveness varies, it plays a significant role in preventing deaths.
  3. The flu spreads person-to-person and in the air, especially in crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Effective treatments include prescription antiviral medications and rest.

Near Miss Reports: What schools can learn from the zero fatality goal in aviation

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 79 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🚌 Education Safety Data Analysis School Shootings Prevention Mental health
  1. Aviation emphasizes near-miss reporting to enhance safety by openly sharing incidents that almost caused harm.
  2. Schools can learn from aviation by implementing a similar culture of prioritizing safety and reporting near misses, as demonstrated in the case of a school shooting incident in South Dakota.
  3. Defining near misses in the context of school shootings involves factors like detailed plans, multiple weapons, excessive ammunition, gun malfunctions, and successful interventions.

September 20, 2023 - What this Week's Data Tell Us

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Data Analysis Public Health Prevention
  1. Florida and Arkansas have hospitalization rates higher than Alabama's due to lower vaccination rates.
  2. Nationwide hospitalizations for Covid-19 have decreased compared to previous years.
  3. Expired at-home Covid-19 test kits may still provide reliable results, but it's better to check for extended expiration dates or get a new test.

Questions on Cognitive health, MCT oil, claimed harms of whey protein, methyl donor intolerance

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 339 implied HN points • 12 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Cognitive health Nutrition Supplementation Prevention
  1. Cognitive decline may not be solely due to impaired glucose handling in the brain, but focusing on metabolic health and a balanced diet could be more beneficial than MCT oil.
  2. Concerns about whey protein harming the kidneys are generally unfounded; balancing protein intake with organic acids such as potassium is essential for health.
  3. Methyl donor intolerance may result from deficiencies in the glycine buffer system, emphasizing the importance of a variety of nutrients to support tolerance and health.

Microsoft Sentinel SOC 101: How to Detect and Mitigate Brute Force Attacks with Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 119 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Security Detection Prevention Analysis Simulation
  1. Brute force attacks aim to exploit weak passwords by trying numerous combinations. Organizations must have robust security measures to detect and prevent these attacks effectively.
  2. To detect brute force attacks, organizations can use Microsoft Sentinel to collect and analyze security events. Creating analytic rules based on specific conditions helps in identifying potential attacks.
  3. Preventive measures like enforcing strong password policies, implementing account lockout policies, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring logs are crucial in mitigating the risk of brute force attacks.

Update on RSV: The Virus, Vaccines for Older Adults & Antibodies for Kids

Are You Okay? • 99 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Antibodies Prevention Treatment
  1. RSV is a virus that primarily affects infants, young children, and older adults, leading to severe respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
  2. RSV season typically starts in the fall, peaks in the winter, and varies in intensity and timing from year to year and by region.
  3. New vaccines and antibody injections are available to help protect against RSV, with options for older adults, pregnant women, and babies/toddlers, aiming to reduce severe outcomes and transmission.

A Century-Long Saga of Familial Colorectal Cancer

Holodoxa • 79 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Genetics Cancer Immunotherapy Prevention
  1. The study of Michigan and Nebraskan families led to the discovery of mutated mismatch repair genes causing hereditary colorectal cancers like Lynch syndrome.
  2. Mismatch repair genes play a crucial role in maintaining DNA integrity and preventing cancer development. Defects in these genes can lead to conditions like microsatellite instability.
  3. Individuals with Lynch syndrome have higher cancer risks associated with certain genes like MLH1 and MSH2, but a relatively good clinical outcome is observed with improved survival rates.

Training armed teachers for real-world school shooting scenarios

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🚌 Education Training Safety Prevention Ethics Psychology
  1. Teachers need formal training and practice to effectively handle real-world school shooting scenarios.
  2. Armed teachers must undergo specialized training in areas like firing at moving targets, room clearing, door breaching, counter sniper tactics, etc.
  3. Consequences of lacking proper training for armed teachers can result in deadly outcomes, such as shooting the wrong person or escalating hostage situations.

Vitamin A

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 219 implied HN points • 27 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplementation Toxicity Symptoms Prevention
  1. Vitamin A is crucial for multiple bodily functions including maintaining moist eyes, smooth skin, strong immunity, healthy vision, and sleep.
  2. Vitamin A is important for vision as it helps the eyes sense light and transmit signals to the brain, impacting both night and day vision.
  3. Getting enough vitamin A from foods involves understanding the difference between plant and animal forms, the need for fats to aid absorption, potential deficiencies and toxicity risks, and how to adjust intake based on dietary preferences or requirements.

Two years after Oxford High school shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Investigation Prevention Information Sharing
  1. There is a lack of established processes to prevent school shootings from happening again.
  2. Efforts are being made to hide information and discourage cooperation in investigations of school shootings.
  3. Reports on school shootings are missing, which hinders the ability to learn from past incidents and prevent future ones.

Ticks Go Up

Into the Hedge • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nature Prevention Observation Treatment
  1. Ticks are attracted to humans when in the woods, but there are ways to protect yourself like tucking pants into socks and wearing light-colored clothes to spot them easily.
  2. Ticks are slow-moving creatures, mostly found below the waist and tend to climb higher on the body once making contact.
  3. Active observation is key when dealing with ticks; understanding their behavior and knowing where to look can help in spotting and removing them from the body.

How Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Brain: The Surprising Link

Neuro Athletics • 36 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health Prevention
  1. High blood pressure is a common issue affecting many Americans, with nearly 20% unaware they have it. Prevention and management are crucial.
  2. Lowering blood pressure can significantly benefit brain health by reducing risks of cognitive decline, strokes, and neurological conditions.
  3. Accurate blood pressure measurement and lifestyle interventions like exercise and diet changes play key roles in blood pressure management.

Tailored Triumph: Crafting Your Personalized Hemorrhoid Management Plan( Part 4/4)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Management Prevention Lifestyle Monitoring
  1. Living with hemorrhoids can be frustrating and recurrent, but it's important to understand the challenges and reasons behind it.
  2. Creating a personalized hemorrhoid management plan involves identifying triggers, designing lifestyle changes, and monitoring progress.
  3. Recalibrating our approach based on data, seeking expert advice, and gamifying stool monitoring can help in effective hemorrhoid management.

Well Being: Microplastics

Who is Robert Malone • 15 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Microplastics Research Environment Prevention
  1. Microplastics are small particles of plastic that are everywhere, impacting human health and the environment.
  2. Research shows that the presence of microplastics in carotid artery plaque is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, stroke, or death.
  3. Taking steps to reduce exposure to microplastics by making mindful choices in daily life, such as avoiding plastic products and packaging, can help protect personal health and the environment.

BREAKING: This ONE supplement Can Lower Cognitive Decline Chances

Neuro Athletics • 13 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Cognitive health Supplements Prevention Research
  1. B vitamins, especially those that reduce homocysteine levels, may have a positive impact on cognitive health.
  2. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's and other cognitive decline issues.
  3. Multivitamins rich in B vitamins have been associated with improved memory and brain function in some studies.

Complacency

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 05 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention Testing Protocols Risks Innovation
  1. Complacency during a crisis can lead us to let our guard down, requiring constant adherence to protocols to manage the situation.
  2. Strict protocols are necessary, especially in high-risk environments like the White House, and must be followed diligently to prevent breakdowns in the system.
  3. The ongoing COVID-19 crisis demands vigilance from all of us - we need to innovate ways to maintain strict screening protocols and not let our guard down.

New Thailand randomized clinical trial shows early treatment with just 2 drugs was 100% effective in eliminating risk of hospitalization from COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Treatment Prevention Medical Research
  1. A recent Thailand clinical trial showed 100% effectiveness in preventing COVID hospitalizations with a 2-drug combination, in contrast to the 37.5% hospitalization rate with standard care.
  2. The early treatment combination of fluvoxamine and another drug displayed clear benefits in preventing hospitalizations and reducing serious adverse events, unlike the COVID vaccines.
  3. Despite strong evidence and successful outcomes of multi-drug treatments since early 2020, health authorities and organizations like CDC, FDA, and WHO continue to overlook and ignore these effective treatment options.