How you cook bacon could partially lower cancer risk
Bacon is a much-loved, comforting breakfast item—during the global pandemic, sales have surged in the US and the UK. But …
Timing and intensity of oral sex may affect risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the mouth and throat to cause cancers of the oropharynx. A new study published early …
Seizure risk forecasted days in advance with brain implant data
Patterns of brain activity can be used to forecast seizure risk in epilepsy patients several days in advance, according to …
Vitamin D deficiency: Heavy legs, lethargy and pain in muscles could indicate low levels
Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 Vitamin D has a whole host of benefits including keeping our …
Newly diagnosed cancer patients, especially African Americans, more at risk for COVID-19 infection
Cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed and African American patients, are significantly at risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and mortality, according …
Dogs and their owners share a risk of developing diabetes
Owners of a dog with diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes themselves than owners of a dog …
Risk of serious complications during knee replacement 73% higher when a tourniquet is used
The risk of developing serious complications following a knee replacement could be up to 73% higher when a tourniquet is …
Lung cancer symptoms: Haemoptysis is a common symptom – what is it?
Lung cancer: Signs and symptoms to look out for Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types …
Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Newborns exhibit neurophysiological variation associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report published …
Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure
Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared …
Risk of AAV mobilization in gene therapy
New data highlight safety concerns for the replication of recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vectors commonly used in gene therapy. These …
Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients
Blood clots are the biggest cause of death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. In …
Risk for Severe Disease Up for Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 — Pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have increased risks for severe …
Heart Conditions Could Raise Risk of Torn Aorta During Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — Pregnancy can increase the risk of a rare, dangerous heart condition called aortic dissection, researchers …
Higher suicide risk among older immigrants with untreated depression
The risk of suicide is clearly elevated in the category of older women with untreated depression who were born outside …
Risk of deadly skin cancer may be gauged by accumulated DNA damage
Risk for melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer, can be estimated long before detection of any suspicious moles, according to …
Tattoos impair sweating, could increase risk of heat-related injury
New research finds that tattooed skin does not sweat as much as non-inked areas of the body, which may have …
New abdominal aortic aneurysm genes identified, could help pinpoint those at risk
A veteran’s study identified more than a dozen genes associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that could be used to …