Health
Risky drinking even riskier for women
A concerning number of Australian women are drinking at dangerous levels despite knowing that it is likely to be causing them harm, warn Flinders University researchers.
Jun 21, 2024
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New report highlights inequities in cardiovascular care, death rates
As we commemorate Juneteenth 2024, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published "Excess Cardiovascular Mortality Among Black Americans 2000-2022: A Report Card," to highlight the persistent and tragic inequities ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Health
Study finds air pollution can increase cardiovascular risk for cancer patients
Modern therapies have extended the lives of many cancer patients; however, survivors often live with chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. New research published in the Journal of the American College ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
School's out, and the kids are bored: That's not necessarily a bad thing, say experts
It's summertime and the kids are home from school when one day they walk into the kitchen and say, "I'm bored!"
Jun 18, 2024
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Study finds that Americans are eating better, but disparities persist in marginalized communities
Poor diet continues to take a toll on American adults. It's a major risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, and more than one million Americans die every year from diet-related ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Climate change-related disturbances linked to worse cardiovascular health, researchers show
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately one in every three deaths, with more than 20 million deaths reported in 2021 according to a 2024 World Heart Federation report.
Jun 12, 2024
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Dentistry
New study suggests kidney function is associated with tooth loss in postmenopausal women
Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, life-threatening, medical conditions can result. A new ...
Jun 12, 2024
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WHO blames 4 major industries for 2.7 mn deaths a year in Europe
The WHO on Wednesday blamed four major industries—tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuel and alcohol—for 2.7 million deaths a year in Europe, accusing them of obstructing public policies that could hurt their ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Diabetes
Metabolic and bariatric surgery found to prevent pre-diabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes in most patients
Patients with pre-diabetes and severe obesity who had metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20 times less likely to develop full-blown type 2 diabetes over the course of 15 years than patients with the condition who did not ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Gender-specific social factors may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Differences in social factors that may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for men and women have been identified by Monash University-led research using a field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Jun 6, 2024
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