People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in ...
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Doctors recommend making fruits and vegetables a foundational part of the treatment of patients with hypertension. Diets high in fruits and vegetables are found to lower blood pressure, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Periods of extreme heat—even a single day when the thermometer hits 35°C—are associated with increased risk of injury, hospitalization and death. When the body gets too hot, the heart and kidneys don't function properly. ...
Jul 28, 2024
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A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases led by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators, warns that Tennessee's new HIV prevention funding policy will lead to poorer health outcomes for its residents.
Jul 15, 2024
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.Women who underwent menopause at an age younger than 46 were nearly twice as likely to have breast cancer compared to others their age, researchers found.
Jul 31, 2024
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A study of more than 400,000 people tracked for up to 24 years finds that those who got their dietary fat from plants versus animals had significantly lower odds of dying during the study period.
Aug 12, 2024
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Three out of five youth who died by suicide in the U.S. did not have a prior mental health diagnosis, signaling missed opportunities to identify children and adolescents for suicide prevention strategies, including therapy ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Having high blood pressure, specifically high diastolic blood pressure, was linked to a slightly higher odds of ever having migraine in female participants, according to a new study published in the July 31, 2024, online ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Every disease is shaped by a genetic component as well as environmental factors like air pollution, climate and socioeconomic status. However, the extent to which genetics or environment play a role in disease risk—and ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Physician–scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have uncovered significant findings regarding the impact of transthyretin, or TTR, protein levels on heart disease ...
Jul 29, 2024
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