Jake Newby

• Untreated iron-deficiency anemia can cause a lack of oxygen in the body, which can damage the organs and make the heart work harder to compensate for its lack of red blood cells.
• The most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia include blood loss, a lack of iron in the diet and issues absorbing iron.
• Iron-deficiency anemia disproportionately affects women, specifically menstruating women and pregnant women.

• Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to acknowledge and embrace the contributions of and achievements of people with disabilities.
• The observance commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which enacted significant protections against discrimination in many areas of life for the disabled community.
• The five bands included in the Disability Pride Month flag each have a meaning behind them, as does the charcoal gray background.

• Nodular melanoma is the second most common type of melanoma. It is an aggressive form of skin cancer that can grow rapidly.
• Nodular melanomas can mimic benign conditions, meaning they may look like acne, blood blisters, insect bites or other common skin blemishes.
• Wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoiding the sun's peak hours can help reduce nodular melanoma risk.

• Periodontal disease – considered the most severe form of gum disease – is associated with preterm birth, preeclampsia and low birth weight.
• Pregnant women with cavity-causing bacteria during and after pregnancy could transmit these bacteria from their mouth to their baby’s mouth.
• Women can prevent periodontal disease, cavities, tooth decay and other issues by prioritizing their oral health during prenatal care.

• Ishpeming has experienced massive disinvestment in the past 30 years leading to high levels of blight, poverty and opioid addiction in the town.
• Partridge Creek Farm partnered with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation to increase healthy food access, education and community connection for vulnerable Ishpeming populations.
• PCF's Community Supported Agriculture subscription box service and its intergenerational mentorship program has turned the tide for residents.
• The nonprofit organization hopes to continue growing and provide 50 families with CSA subscription boxes in the next year.

• Home sleep apnea tests offer a convenient, often more affordable alternative to in-lab sleep studies for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. But they have limitations.
• While home sleep tests can detect obstructive sleep apnea, they are not as comprehensive as in-lab polysomnography, which can diagnose a wider range of sleep disorders.
• Type 3 home sleep apnea tests are generally more accurate than Type 4, as they utilize more sensors to track breathing patterns, oxygen levels and other vital signs.

• Alicia Nedry was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2023.
• Uncertainty surrounding her cancer outlook caused Nedry a lot of mental distress before her doctors provided more information.
• Painful rounds of chemotherapy left her physically and mentally drained, but Nedry was deemed cancer-free the same year she was diagnosed.
• Today, she likes to share her story to let others know that survivorship is possible.

• Excessive smartphone use upon waking up can negatively impact mental health by increasing stress and anxiety while reducing productivity.
• "Doomscrolling" and "brain rot," terms describing the consumption of negative or low-quality online content, are habits many of us indulge in before even getting out of bed.
• Replacing morning phone time with activities like meditation, breathwork, stretching or journaling can promote a more positive and productive start to the day.

• Men are significantly more likely than women to die from melanoma and face higher rates of diagnosis after age 50 compared to women.
• Men are less likely than women to seek preventive skincare behaviors, including skin self-exams and professional skin screenings.
• Men can protect their skin from sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and sunscreen, and seeking shade whenever possible.

• Poor sleep, mood changes and headaches are linked through the hypothalamus region of the brain.
• Several headache types are linked to sleep, including tension headaches, hypnic headaches and cluster headaches.
• Migraines are two to eight times more likely to occur in individuals with sleep disorders.

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Medically Reviewed by: Cheryl Gibson-Fountain, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Crystal Lee, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Beecroft, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. William Beecroft, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: John Johnson, D.P.M., FACFAS

Medically Reviewed by: Margaret Hepke, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Shanthi Appelö

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Kristyn Gregory, D.O.

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.