Medications
Use of 'benzo' sedatives like Valium, Xanax won't raise dementia risk: Study
Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports.
Jul 2, 2024
0
0
Page 4 - News tagged with risks
Overweight & Obesity
Metabolically healthy obesity: Fat distribution key to assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Obese but metabolically healthy people have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to metabolically unhealthy people with obesity. Unexpectedly, their risk is only slightly higher compared ...
Jul 10, 2024
0
22
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study on post-COVID-19 condition: Which factors have an impact on the risk
The risk of post-COVID-19 condition is lower after an omicron infection, after a fourth vaccination and if the person did not develop post-COVID-19 condition after the first infection. This is shown by a nationwide survey ...
Jul 4, 2024
0
0
Health
Living in greener neighborhoods during midlife can slow cognitive decline
Research has shown that about 40% of dementia could be prevented or delayed worldwide by addressing modifiable risk factors associated with the condition, particularly during midlife.
Jul 17, 2024
0
3
Neuroscience
Researchers aim to prevent seizures in Sturge-Weber syndrome
Port wine stains—capillary malformations on the skin—are the most visible manifestation of Sturge-Weber syndrome. However, up to 60% of babies with birthmarks in high-risk locations (forehead and upper eyelid) also have ...
Jun 27, 2024
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers highlight genomics' potential in cancer research
A new editorial paper titled "Genomics has more to reveal" has been published in Oncotarget.
Jul 2, 2024
0
31
Psychology & Psychiatry
Examination of trauma history questionnaire deepens understanding of vulnerable women
Exposure to trauma is associated with many negative outcomes, especially for at-risk populations like incarcerated women and perinatal women. The Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ) is a common measure of exposure to trauma, ...
Jul 2, 2024
0
0
Health
Take the stairs for a longer, healthier life says doctor
If you want to keep your heart healthy and prolong your life, the answer might be as simple as taking the stairs. A recent study found that climbing stairs could be the key to reducing your risk of premature death and cardiovascular ...
Jul 8, 2024
0
5
Cardiology
Study of 1,800 first-time moms shows protein screening ineffective for hypertension prediction
Results from a large stud show that protein analyses taken during the first trimester of pregnancy did not improve predictions for identifying people at risk for experiencing conditions related to having high blood pressure ...
Jul 3, 2024
0
29
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Metformin and other antidiabetic drugs may help reduce the risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Investigators analyzing the potential cognitive effects of antidiabetic medications in records of more than 1.5 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) found risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) were ...
Jul 11, 2024
0
6
