The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

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The Human and Economic Cost of Major Health Diseases in East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: emin kuliyev / shutterstock.com  East New York and Brownsville, two neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City, face significant health challenges that have profound human and economic impacts. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are prevalent, leading to a cascade of related health issues and substantial financial burdens […]

Diabetes And Obesity Can Damage The Liver To The Point Of Failure – But Few People Know Their Risk Of Developing Liver Disease

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Diabetes And Obesity Can Damage The Liver To The Point Of Failure – But Few People Know Their Risk Of Developing Liver Disease

By Madona Azar | The Conversation Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin […]