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Rice President DesRoches joins men’s health discussion on TEDx Talk | Rice News | News and Media Relations

Rice President Reginald DesRoches participated in a TEDx Talk where he joined community leaders in a discussion on men’s health and the challenges of leading during a health crisis.

This TEDxSunnyside Salon event, organized in collaboration with the multicultural community relations team in the Office of Public Affairs, focused on men’s health and the challenges they face, specifically when it comes to men having a reluctance to go to the doctor, addressing serious health issues and implementing healthy dietary habits.

Sherman Desselle, Reginald DesRoches and Sylvester Turner speak during a TEDx Talk session at Rice University March 8. — From left: Sherman Desselle, Reginald DesRoches and Sylvester Turner. (Photos by Gustavo Raskosky)

Moderated by FOX 26 reporter Sherman Desselle,

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New parents contend with an average of $3,000 of medical debt : Shots

Medical debt is as much a hallmark of having children as long nights and dirty diapers. The Crivilare family, Andrew, Heather and Rita, 2, are pictured at their kitchen table in Jacksonville, Ill.

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Medical debt is as much a hallmark of having children as long nights and dirty diapers. The Crivilare family, Andrew, Heather and Rita, 2, are pictured at their kitchen table in Jacksonville, Ill.

Neeta Satam for KFF Health News

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Heather Crivilare was a month from her due date

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Premier League helps fans to kick off a conversation on mental health

The Premier League’s Inside Matters campaign returns today, with the League and clubs encouraging fans to check in on each other and talk about mental health. The campaign will be visible at all Premier League matches between 11 and 15 May.

As part of the campaign, Premier League players, managers and club experts discuss their own experiences and share thoughts on the importance of talking about mental health in a series of videos.

The League has also launched new curriculum-linked education resources on mental wellbeing, which are available to more than 19,000 primary schools across England and Wales.

New research

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JSI Recognized by 2024 Indigo Design Awards

“Addressing Weight Stigma and Bias in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care” was among the JSI-created videos that received 2024 Indigo Design Awards.

We are thrilled to announce that JSI received more than 10 awards for graphic and web design from the 2024 Indigo Design Awards. These awards showcase the work of innovative design agencies and individual designers across various industries, including those in the non-profit and social change arenas. Our talented Health Communication Team works closely with federal and state agencies, private foundations, and community-based organizations to strengthen the health of individuals, families, and communities.

JSI’s health communication combines more

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90% of adults in the US at risk of heart disease. What to know about metabolic syndrome

Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the United States are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study suggests.

While the unexpectedly high number doesn’t mean that the majority of adults in the US have full-blown heart disease, it does indicate that many are at risk of developing the condition, even younger people.

Researchers identified people at high risk using a recently defined syndrome that takes into account the strong links between heart disease, obesity, diabetes and kidney disease, according to the research published Wednesday in JAMA.

The American Heart Association alerted doctors in October about

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SDA churches second stage ‘Glow Run’ for healthy living

“The Gospel and health message go hand in hand”, said Seventh Day Adventist Pastor, Brent St Jean after a successful ‘Glow Run’ last Saturday evening, May 4, 2024.

The activity began at 7:00 pm at Heritage Square, Kingstown, and finished on the tarmac of the decommissioned ET Joshua airport where a ”burnout segment”, was held.

In excess of one thousand participants turned up for the Glow run Pastor Brent estimated, although many walked for part of the journey.

Following the burnout segment, there was a large social activity referred to as ‘Adventist social’, which featured ring games and other social

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Some you should avoid to improve overall health

Cheeseburgers and fries on a food tray — Processed meat and dairy products are two of the foods highlighted in a new diet study. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Researchers say overall dietary quality may have a larger influence on risk of death than the consumption of ultra-processed foods.
In their 30-year study, they reported that some ultra-processed foods such as ready-to-eat meat products were major contributing factors to mortality.
The researchers add that their work highlights that ultra-processed foods don’t need to be universally restricted, but certain foods should be limited for longer term health.

Overall dietary quality has a greater influence on risk of

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June 4: ‘My Healthy Maryland’ Precision Medicine Research Initiative Presented by Alan Shuldiner, MD

May 09, 2024

Please join UMB’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) in welcoming guest speaker Alan Shuldiner, MD, for the ICTR Enrichment Series Seminar at noon June 4.

Shuldiner is the John L. Whitehurst Endowed Professor of Medicine (part-time) and director of the Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also serves as vice president at the Regeneron Genetics Center.

A leading national expert and researcher in precision medicine, Shuldiner

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