People who have been hospitalized for a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have a higher risk of developing dementia when compared to people who do not have a TBI, according to a new study published in the May 11, 2022, ...
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As Americans stepped up their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, liver disease and transplants surged.
Apr 18, 2022
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Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors—most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, according to new research. The findings suggest a large portion ...
Mar 6, 2022
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When hepatitis C treatments fail, patients can face major health risks and the expense of a second therapy. Now, University of Florida Health researchers have developed algorithms that use artificial intelligence to accurately ...
Feb 17, 2022
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As many as one in two patients stop taking statins, reduce the dose or take them irregularly because they believe the cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain and other side effects. Now, a new study of over 4 million ...
Feb 16, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Sydney's Lambert Initiative have analyzed all available studies on the relationship between driving performance and concentrations in blood and saliva of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the intoxicating ...
Dec 2, 2021
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(HealthDay)—Genetically predicted smoking initiation and lifetime smoking are associated with elevated risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), while genetically predicted alcohol intake is associated with ...
Nov 10, 2021
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A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA)—found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils—is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, finds a ...
Oct 14, 2021
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A single glass of wine can quickly—significantly—raise the drinker's risk for atrial fibrillation, according to new research by UC San Francisco.
Aug 31, 2021
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Innovative Japanese researchers have developed earmuffs (or should that be beermuffs?) that can tell how drunk you are.
Aug 27, 2021
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