Oncology & Cancer
Make cancer prevention a priority in 2019
(HealthDay)—If one of your resolutions for 2019 is to improve your health, reducing your risk of cancer should be part of that goal, a cancer expert says.
Jan 12, 2019
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Inflammatory disorders
Lifestyle factors are predictive of incident psoriasis
Lifestyle factors are predictive of the risk for incident psoriasis, regardless of genetic risk, according to a study published online April 12 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Apr 20, 2022
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Genetics
Prevention of heart disease can start before birth
Babies that experience low oxygen levels in the womb due to pregnancy complications often go on to develop heart disease in adulthood. A study using sheep has discovered that a specialised antioxidant called MitoQ can prevent ...
Aug 19, 2020
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Cardiology
Study finds following a healthy lifestyle can greatly reduce genetic heart attack risk
It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle—not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise - can reduce the risk of heart disease. But what about people who have inherited gene variants known to ...
Nov 14, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
New breast cancer risk model quantifies the impact of risk reduction
How much can a woman lower her risk of breast cancer by losing weight, drinking less, or exercising more? A study published online June 24 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute describes a new model to estimate ...
Jun 24, 2011
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Diabetes
Study shows that diet and lifestyle advice for those with diabetes should be 'no different' from that for general public
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests that lifestyle advice for people with diabetes should be no different from that for the general public, ...
Oct 13, 2013
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Cardiology
Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men
Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.
Feb 10, 2024
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Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is similar in different age groups
Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Furthermore, in adults, the clustering of these risk factors increases the risk of premature ...
Feb 13, 2014
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Osteoarthritis: Unveiling complex mechanisms and immune influences
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this musculoskeletal disorder affects approximately 1.71 billion people globally. Osteoarthritis is a condition where cartilage gradually breaks down, and joint bones are ...
Nov 24, 2023
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Health
For women with gestational diabetes, study shows reduced risk of type 2 diabetes solely through dietary modification
(Medical Xpress)—By sticking to a healthy diet in the years after pregnancy, women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can greatly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study supported by the National Institutes ...
Oct 10, 2012
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