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Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates
Cambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smokers—more than double the previous estimate.
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Neuroscience
Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke within 5 days
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a meta-analysis published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring ...
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Job loss linked to increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth
Researchers have found a link between a pregnant woman or her partner losing their job and an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
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AI chest X-ray model analysis reveals race and sex bias
An AI chest X-ray foundation model for disease detection demonstrated racial and sex-related bias leading to uneven performance across patient subgroups and may be unsafe for clinical applications, according to a study published ...
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New data reveals 'silent scandal' of missing lung tests across England
Patients in some of the most deprived areas of England, where respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease (COPD) and asthma are most prevalent, have limited or no access to vital diagnostic tests to confirm their ...
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Just 23% of U.S. adults 'definitely' plan to get new COVID shot
Just 23% of American adults say they 'definitely' will get the new COVID-19 vaccine, while another 23% say they will 'probably' get it, according to a new poll, which also finds interest in the shot falls along partisan lines.
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Women with disabilities less likely to get cervical cancer screenings
Women with disabilities are less likely to receive critical annual cervical cancer screenings using human papillomavirus or HPV tests, as recommended by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Cervical cancer is the most common ...
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COVID-19 first infectious disease in top five causes of death since 1970
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2022, accounting for more than 1 in 20 deaths (9,859 of 190,939 deaths), according to figures released today (Sept. 27) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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State COVID-19 websites fail to meet accessibility standards
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. states and territories all created websites designed to share information with the public about the disease, vaccinations and related public health recommendations. However, ...
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Annual Report to the Nation part 2: New cancer diagnoses fell abruptly early in the COVID-19 pandemic
New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on ...
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Research explores impact of parental relatedness on type 2 diabetes and other common diseases
A new study finds that consanguinity—unions between close relatives—may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sep 26, 2023
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Elevated temperatures and climate change may contribute to rising drug and alcohol disorders
Hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders are driven by elevated temperatures and could be further affected by rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research by environmental health ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Examining how gender inequalities worsen women's access to cancer prevention, detection and care
Unequal power dynamics across society have resounding negative impacts on how women interact with cancer prevention, care and treatment. According to a new Lancet Commission, gender inequality and discrimination influence ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Black bisexual women in rural areas found to be at highest risk for suicidal behaviors
Non-Hispanic and Hispanic Black bisexual women who live in rural areas have the highest prevalence of experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, according to a Penn State-led study. The researchers said this "first-of-its-kind ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Radiologists outperformed AI in identifying lung diseases on chest X-ray
In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled "Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles, Politics and Praxis" in the journal BMJ Global Health, warns of dangers and potential pitfalls ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Research team studies homicides of health professionals
Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have examined homicide rates of health professionals in the United States to inform prevention interventions and strategies.
Sep 26, 2023
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Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska natives
American Indian and Alaska Native patients with Medicare insurance have a considerable burden of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in JAMA Network Open.
Sep 26, 2023
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About 1 in 14 US adults have had long COVID
One in every 14 American adults has suffered from long COVID, a new federal survey has found.
Sep 26, 2023
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Ethnicity and early menopause increase risk of type 2 diabetes, finds study
University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman's risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.
Sep 26, 2023
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