Nontraditional risk factors linked to stroke in adults under 50
Adults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or ...
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Study reveals CT scan overuse could account for 1 in 20 new US cancers
A landmark study reveals that the sheer volume of CT scans in America may trigger over 100,000 future cancer cases—raising ...
Digital lifestyle program cuts diabetes risk by 46% in prediabetics, study of 130k+ adults reveals
Could a 45-minute weekly digital coach be the key to reversing diabetes? New study of 130k+ adults shows dramatic risk ...
Early combination therapy after heart attack reduces risk of recurrence and death
Cardiovascular disease is by far the most common cause of death worldwide, and myocardial infarction is the most common acute ...
Pregnancy complications may predict future heart disease risk
Complications during pregnancy (or adverse pregnancy outcomes), like gestational diabetes and newly developed high blood pressure, act as nature's stress ...
Eating more potassium-rich foods may be effective for lowering blood pressure
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more ...
Food pantries uncover hidden diabetes crisis in West Chicago
With half of screened participants showing abnormal blood sugar levels, a Chicago-based study underscores the urgent need for targeted screenings ...
COVID-19 treatments show minimal serious side effects
Numerous treatment options for COVID-19 have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the last four years, ...
Heavy drinking linked to increased risk of brain lesions
Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline ...
How air pollution may be undermining your brain—one breath at a time
A decade-long study reveals that specific pollutants, especially from industry and residential fuels, are linked to declines in memory, executive ...