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Genetics

Higher weight increases risk of psoriasis

Studies have linked psoriasis and higher weight, but the causal relationship between the two has been unclear. What triggers what?

Apr 29, 2019

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Inflammatory biomarkers indicate risk factors for worse health outcomes in COVID-19 patients with diabetes

More than 40% of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 have diabetes. But why is having diabetes a major risk factor for a more serious COVID-19 illness? Researchers now are starting to put the puzzle together.

Apr 4, 2022

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Cardiology

High blood pressure and brain health are linked

High blood pressure, especially in middle age, is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment later in life, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.

Oct 10, 2016

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Surgery

Surgery no better for wrist fracture in older adults

For persons aged 60 years or older with displaced distal radius fracture, surgical treatment seems not to be better than nonsurgical treatment for patient-reported wrist function, according to a study published online April ...

Apr 27, 2022

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HIV & AIDS

Most kidney transplants between people with HIV have long-term success

People living with HIV who received kidney transplants from deceased donors with HIV had high rates of overall survival and kidney graft survival after five years, according to an observational study published online today ...

Oct 2, 2019

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Health

Smartphone texting linked to compromised pedestrian safety

Smartphone texting is linked to compromised pedestrian safety, with higher rates of 'near misses' and failure to look left and right before crossing a road than either listening to music or talking on the phone, indicates ...

Feb 3, 2020

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Gerontology & Geriatrics

Study finds that sex, medications and physical activity affect fall frequency

New research from the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences reveals that young adults' sex, number of prescription medications, and amount of physical activity have a significant effect on their falling patterns, ...

May 21, 2021

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Health

Experts recommend limiting added sugar to six teaspoons a day to improve health

Experts recommend reducing consumption of added ("free") sugars to around six teaspoons a day and limiting sugar-sweetened drinks to less than one serving a week after a comprehensive evidence review published by The BMJ ...

Apr 5, 2023

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Neuroscience

High biological age may increase the risk of dementia and stroke

People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular dementia. These are the results of a study from Karolinska Institutet ...

Nov 5, 2023

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