Family physicians regularly counsel patients about medical risks associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes and smoking, and a team from the University of Alberta wants to add cellphone use and driving to the discussion.
Jul 30, 2013
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Teens from less affluent families in Europe are at greater risk of obesity, inactivity and poor diet, which are risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the WHO said Thursday.
May 23, 2024
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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age ...
Apr 26, 2023
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New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family support may prevent substance use among teens who live in border towns on both sides of ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Genetics can be associated with one's behavior and health—from the willingness to take risks, and how long one stays in school, to chances of developing Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer. Although our fate is surely ...
May 2, 2024
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As vaccination rates rise, Canadians are starting to anticipate an end to the pandemic and a gradual return to work, school and social activities. With that comes elation and relief, but also feelings of anxiousness and trepidation.
Jun 3, 2021
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The risks for mental health conditions are higher for partners and adult children of stroke survivors, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 19, 2024
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Depression in prior generations is associated with lower cognitive performance in offspring, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Apr 24, 2023
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(Medical Xpress)—Understanding the full consequences of environmental exposure to asbestos has proved a demanding venture, and for the past two summers University of Pennsylvania senior Shabnam Elahi has worked on just ...
Jun 19, 2013
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Eating behaviours of preschoolers may be associated with risk of cardiovascular disease in later life, suggests a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jun 17, 2013
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