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Liver Disease Stages Cleveland Clinic encourages proactive screening for MASH ( metabolic dysfunction – associated steatohepatitis ), a progressive form of fatty liver disease previously known as NASH. [1] MASH currently affects an estimated 5 – 7% of U.S. adults, and its prevalence is projected to increase to about 7.9% by 2050, driven largely by rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes , according to studies published in Diabetes Care and by the American Liver Foundation . [2] What is FIB-4 Screening? MASH occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells, causing inflammation and cellular damage. Unlike many medical conditions that rely on a single screening test, MASH lacks a universal diagnostic tool. “ The most effective approach is a two‑step screening strategy, ” notes Dr. Laique. Calculate the Fibrosis‑4 (FIB‑4) index:  This is performed using routine blood tests. Follow-up with VCTE (FibroScan):  If the FIB‑4 index is elevated, vibration‑controlled transient ela...

Premature Grey Hair May Signal A Hidden Health Problem (YouTube link ) The Wion podcast takes a closer look at premature graying of hair—known medically as premature canities—and reframes it as something far more meaningful than a simple cosmetic concern or an early sign of aging. The episode suggests that early graying may actually be the body’s subtle signal of deeper nutritional imbalances . In clinical terms, hair is considered prematurely gray if it appears before age Whites: 20 Asians: 25 Africans: 30 Although relatively uncommon—Bhat and colleagues estimate its prevalence at just 1.2% —research continues to reveal important patterns. [1] Several studies, including a 2022 investigation published in the Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology and additional findings referenced through NCBI, consistently show that individuals with premature graying tend to have significantly lower levels of essential micronutrients  than those whose hair retains its pigment longer. [2] Nut...

The Healthiest Natural Source of Iodine (YouTube link ) Dr. David Brownstein [1] has found the following top 10 nutrients are deficient among his patients [2] : Iodine Vitamin B12 Magnesium Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin D Sulfur Zinc Chromium Potassium Iodine Deficiencies Iodine deficiency is on the top of Dr. Brownstein's list. He has found 95% of his patients are deficient in iodine. Based on multiple researches [3,4] , it shows that pregnant women and infants are exceptionally vulnerable to iodine deficiency. In [3], it says that iodine intakes below 100 μg/day and 150 μg/day are low or suboptimal.  You can read [ 11 ] to learn the importance of iodine and read [ 13 ] to find how much daily iodine intake is good enough. In [5], its study showed that 24-h urinary iodine excretion may be a useful bio-marker for validating the iodine intake in pregnant women.  For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the median urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in a ...

Here are 13-steps for a long healthy life summarized from [1] by @ColinKeeley on Twitter: [2] Our Goal Lifespan is the number of years you live Health span is how long you’re healthy enough to do the things that matter to you Longevity means maximizing health span and lifespan Our goal is to live longer and live better and it all starts with prevention... Avoid Icebergs Medicine 2.0 (medicine today) deals with problems after they present themselves. Medicine 3.0 focuses on prevention over cures . We are trying to avoid icebergs in the distance It is better and easier to avoid the first heart attack than treat it after The 4 Horsemen There are four major killer diseases : 1. Cardiovascular disease , 2. Cancer , 3. Neurodegenerative disease , 4. Type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction Metabolic health is the common thread Exercise is our best prevention Exercise Exercise is "by far the most potent longevity drug ” Weekly: Weight training 3 days Zone 2 training 3 hours—Zone 2...