Galectin-1 linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg now associate elevated levels of the protein galectin-1 with increased risk of developing type …
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Accidental burns increased for children at home during pandemic
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, when many children were staying at home for school and were potentially unsupervised, kids experienced …
Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity
People that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of developing …
Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard, study finds
Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful …
Aging cells in abdominal fluid cause increased peritoneal dissemination of gastric cancer
Through an analysis of cellular components (cell fractions) from malignant ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen caused by gastric cancer), …
Where COVID-19 hit hardest, sudden deaths outside the hospital increased
A new study comparing the incidence of sudden deaths occurring outside the hospital across New York City’s highly diverse neighborhoods …
18.2 million at increased risk of severe COVID-19 uninsured or underinsured
Even before soaring unemployment caused millions of Americans to lose their health insurance, 18.2 million individuals at increased risk of …
Opioid prescriptions after childbirth linked to increased risk of overdose, persistent use
Women who are prescribed opioids after childbirth have an increased risk of persistent opioid use or other serious opioid-related events, …
Diabetes medication prescribing increased 2003 to 2016
(HealthDay)—Pharmacologic treatment for type 2 diabetes increased from 2003 to 2016, according to a study published online March 31 in …
Boys with inattention-hyperactivity face increased risk for traumatic brain injuries
McGill-led research shows that boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at age 10 have a higher risk for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in …
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens: study
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study …
Taller people have increased risk for developing atrial fibrillation
Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead …
One cup of soft drink a day linked to 18 per cent increased cancer risk: study
People who guzzle sugary drinks may have an increased risk of cancer, new research suggests. Drinking almost 200 millilitres of …
Family history linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers in Utah have found that people who have relatives who died of Alzheimer’s are more likely to develop the …
Sperm quality increases risk of miscarriage
Miscarriages are not related, apparently, only with the health of the mother, but also the sperm quality of the partner: …