The Newby Health Perspective

Chronic inflammation Part 4. Lifestyle changes and its impact on chronic inflammation. Including aspects of chronic inflammation causing heart disease.

Chronic inflammation Part 3. Immune diseases that occur as a byproduct from chronic inflammation. Pathophysiology and some treatment options.

Inflammation Part 2. The types of acute and chronic inflammation response and how they can cause disease

The Newby Health Perspective

Health Equity. Its definition and impact on the health and well-being of the African-American community.

 Dementia. Various types, causes, symptoms, and treatment strategies. 

Discussion today on sexual health.  Positive effects of sex on health.  Why does sex feel good?  And myths to dispel as it relates to sexual health.

Is Hantavirus the next global threat? What you need to know

 Healthcare insurance. When and how to select plans. Pro’s and Con’s of the different options 

Diabetes in our community. Types, diagnosis and treatment

Discussion on certain cancers relevant to our population. Lung, Colon, Breast. Who should be screened, when, outcomes and potential treatment strategies.

We’re exploring a powerful digital story built using ArcGIS StoryMaps—a platform that combines maps, data, and real-world narratives to help us better understand the challenges facing communities across our country and around the world. Now, why does this matter? Because where you live—your neighborhood, your environment, your access to resources—plays a critical role in your health, your opportun...

We’re exploring a powerful digital story built using ArcGIS StoryMaps—a platform that combines maps, data, and real-world narratives to help us better understand the challenges facing communities across our country and around the world. Now, why does this matter? Because where you live—your neighborhood, your environment, your access to resources—plays a critical role in your health, your opportun...

Discussed coronary artery disease.  How do we determine whether or not that is present  How do we treat and associated risk factors that can lead to coronary disease

A public health approach to men’s health Men’s health, statistics of interest

 -Can hormone therapy for menopause, improve weight, loss, and bone health?  -Routine mammograms may help predict heart disease study suggests  -Could GLP one drugs, cut the risk of complications after heart attack?  -28% of breast cancer case is linked to six modifiable risk factors, experts say  -Breast cancer screening tips to know 

The stress and grief on heart disease. How to recognize the problem, causes, and treatment strategies.

Discussed two articles found in the medical news.  First article entitled “Best diets to prevent cognitive decline.  Second article “Daily Aspirin use does not prevent colorectal cancer”.  Discussed atrial fibrillation, definition, causes and treatment.

 Menopause in women. Signs symptoms, and treatment options. 

Discussed health statistics in the City of Norfolk regarding social determinants of health and healthcare disparities Discussed an article on dementia in the black community

 Cover several medical articles: 1. Is it better to eat several small meals or fewer larger ones? 2. Is breakfast truly the most important meal of the day? 3. Medical myths regarding strokes. 

Discussed various news articles in the literature to include:  Aspirin does not reduce cancer risk in older adults.  Low-dose vitamin D may increase respiratory infection risk by as much as 33%.  Two or more alcoholic drinks a day linked to a 91% higher colorectal cancer risk.  Medical information and disinformation. How to evaluate

Chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease, a lung condition that affects many individual. I discussed the definition, causes, and some aspects of prevention.

Discussion on Parkinson’s disease causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options Abstaining from alcohol for one month can improve overall health

 Discussed current health news regarding the new Wegovy pill Diabetes.  Discussed issues of diabetes within the African-American community, causes, symptoms, complications, and prevention.