Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Age and health factors in COVID breakthrough deaths
New findings have identified the characteristics most associated with people who have died from COVID-19 despite being double vaccinated.
Nov 1, 2021
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Kidney Disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q and A: Tips for coping with COVID-19 at home
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister tested positive for COVID-19 with an at-home test and has not been to her doctor because her symptoms are mild—just some congestion and a slight cough. Although the new omicron variant of COVID-19 ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Heartburn drugs linked to fatal heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
Extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux has been associated with an increased risk of premature death. However, little has been known about the specific causes of death attributed to the drugs.
May 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with COVID-19 and diabetes
Use of the diabetes drug metformin—before a diagnosis of COVID-19—is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at the University ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More cardiovascular disease found in lean people with NAFLD than in those who are overweight
Those with a normal body mass index (BMI) with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to have cardiovascular disease than those who are overweight or living with obesity, according to research selected ...
May 13, 2022
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Health
How healthy will we be in 2040?
A new scientific study of forecasts and alternative scenarios for life expectancy and major causes of death in 2040 shows all countries are likely to experience at least a slight increase in lifespans. In contrast, one scenario ...
Oct 17, 2018
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Cardiology
Zinc deficiency may play a role in high blood pressure
Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Renal Physiology.
Jan 24, 2019
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Diabetes
Updates issued for standards of medical care in diabetes
In a supplemental issue of Diabetes Care, the American Diabetes Association has published updates to the new Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2022.
Jun 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High-protein diets may harm your kidneys
A high-protein diet is believed to be healthy. It is suggested that it keeps you fit, helps you to lose fat and to retain lean muscle mass. Avoiding carbohydrates and substituting them with proteins has become a leading dogma ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: Exercise may protect against deadly complication
Regular exercise may reduce the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome, a major cause of death in patients with the COVID-19 virus, a top exercise researcher reports. He is urging people to exercise based on his findings, ...
Apr 15, 2020
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