Health Digest: Cancer Survivors, PFAS, PTSD, Blood Pressure, Semaglutide

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A study reports nearly half of childhood cancer survivors experience anxiety or depression as adults. US leading causes of death remained unchanged from 2023 to 2024, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. High PFAS levels were found in Lancashire residents' blood. A national survey estimates nearly 1 in 3 Ukrainian civilians meets criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD. UK Biobank data links blood pressure variability to death and strokes. A regulator-mandated study finds no link between semaglutide and pancreatic cancer.

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  • Cancer Survivors' Mental Health
    • Anxiety and Depression in Survivors
      • Nearly half of childhood cancer survivors affected
      • Physician Magnus Aasved Hjort calls for better adult support
    • Childhood Cancer Symptoms
      • Pale skin, bruises, limping, pain, breathing difficulty
  • US Mortality Trends
    • Leading Causes of Death Unchanged
      • 9 of 10 leading causes same in 2023 and 2024
      • Reported by National Center for Health Statistics
  • PFAS Exposure in Lancashire
    • High PFAS Levels Found in Blood
      • Residents near Thornton-Cleveleys chemical plant affected
      • Ten-year study of exposed communities
    • Health Implications Unclear
      • What high PFAS means for health remains question
  • Ukrainian Civilians' PTSD
    • National Survey Estimates PTSD
      • Nearly 1 in 3 meet criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD
      • Published in European Journal of Psychotraumatology
    • Survey Scope
      • Representative survey in government-controlled regions
  • Blood Pressure Variability
    • Linked to Death and Strokes
      • UK Biobank study of over 57,000 participants
      • Presented at EASD meeting in Milan
    • Variation in Measures
      • Some blood pressure measures linked to stroke
  • Semaglutide and Pancreatic Cancer
    • No Link Found
      • Regulator-mandated study in Denmark, Sweden, Norway
      • Presented by Anton Pottegård at EASD
    • Study Details
      • Nationwide registry data analyzed

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