premature death

In this episode I discuss the Wegovy skinny jab and whether it truly deserves all of the hype its getting

I've read through the STEP trial (published in JAMA, in 2021), which was the basis for it being approved in the UK by N.I.C.E in September 2023

I answer 3 questions:

1. Does it work?
2. Does it work long term?
3. Does it have side effects?

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Carol McMurrich, founder and executive director of Empty Arms Bereavement, tells her heartbreaking story of how, during the early stages of labor, her first baby, Charlotte Amelia, died from a compressed umbilical cord. Through her emotionally tumultuous roller coaster, Carol created a program specifically for those who have lost a baby, to assist the families and friends as support people to the bereaved parents.

I have personally experienced Carol's compassion and support when my son and his beautiful wife lost their baby girl Teagan at 23 weeks of pregnancy. I had absolutely no idea how to support my son and daughter-in-law. I was also an emotional wreck. Carol helped me through the pain and gave me resources that I could share with my family as we all experienced our grief in very individual ways.

The mission of Empty Arms Bereavement is:
   Empty Arms Bereavement Support serves individuals and families in Western Massachusetts whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons. By cultivating personal connections, creating a compassionate community, and fostering professional collaborations, we provide grieving parents with valuable resources and validation as they navigate the murky days, weeks, and lifetime without their baby.

This podcast episode is dedicated to my granddaughter Teagan Grace who died in her 23rd week of gestation. I never got to meet her, but she will always have a place in my heart.

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This is episode 40!

Welcome back to Let's Talk Health with Mairi! How are you today? This week's episode is an important one. 

Heart disease and cancer are the two leading global killers today. Research indicates that roughly a third of cases of cardiovascular disease and cancer could be prevented if our diets were rich in fruit, vegetables, and fibre. Genetic factors play a small role in chronic disease risk when related to lifestyle factors that account for 80-90% of the risk. You have most of the power to be healthy, happy, and disease-free.

Today's podcast is all about how to PREVENT these diseases before they occur.

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Podcast links I mentioned:

How to Live to 100+ Years old Healthfully! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NJfXMRWXRHHvYpf7twW18?si=093d29687aa14f43

How Much Exercise Should I Do? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Bbz9Zh6ZXNVtD00lXxnWQ?si=f32dc393913f4c13

Why We Sleep? The Benefits to Your Health and 12 Steps to Improve Your Sleep!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2a8sCVdLPmrx21ANGxBuPn?si=c92a858a9608469c

NHS BMI Calculator: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/  (TRIGGER WARNING - weight)

World Cancer Prevention Fund Resources: https://www.wcrf-uk.org/

References
https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death
Afshin, A., Sur, P.J., Fay, K.A., Cornaby, L., Ferrara, G., Salama, J.S., Mullany, E.C., Abate, K.H., Abbafati, C., Abebe, Z. and Afarideh, M., 2019. Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet, 393(10184), pp.1958-1972
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4841510/

With RNA being the popular new “it” molecule in genetic research, Ayesha discusses Eli Lilly’s new partnership with biotech company ProQR to develop RNA-based therapeutics in this episode. The $1.5 billion deal will see Lilly leverage ProQR’s proprietary RNA editing platform to develop targets of interest. The team discusses how the success of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have heightened interest in RNA-based therapies. 

The editorial team also talked about a new study that found walking 7,000 steps leads to a decreased risk of premature death among middle-aged adults by 50 to 70 percent. It turns out that the popularized “10,000 steps-a-day for good health” notion is no more than a mere myth as it is not an evidence-based recommendation. The new study provides a basis for the establishment of scientifically-backed guidelines for physical activities like walking.

Read the full articles here: 

Eli Lilly Pursues RNA Editing in New Partnership with ProQR

How Many Steps a Day Should You Actually Be Taking? New Study Shows Less May Be More

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Peter Flemming discusses the findings of the Confidential Inquiry into premature deaths of people with intellectual disabilities in the UK.

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