Eating dairy can cut risk of suffering a stroke, new research suggests
Eating cheese, yoghurt and milk can cut the risk of suffering a stroke by up to ten per cent, new …
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 …
Risk for Adverse Events Up With Low-Dose Methotrexate
TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 — Use of low-dose methotrexate (LD-MTX) is associated with increased risks for adverse events (AEs), including …
Research suggests statins could lower ovarian cancer risk
A genetic study has found evidence to suggest that women who take statins in the long term could be less …
Sitting more is associated with higher heart disease risk in older women
Longer sitting times were associated with higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese post-menopausal women overall, according …
More stroke awareness, better eating habits may help reduce stroke risk for young adult African-Americans
Young African American adults are experiencing higher rates of stroke compared to others due to high blood pressure, diabetes and …
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 …
Middle-aged men with muscle are 'at lower risk of a heart attack'
Staying muscly ‘could ward off heart disease in middle-aged men and protect them from heart attacks and strokes’ Researchers followed …
Improved support after self-harm needed to reduce suicide risk
Risk of suicide following hospital presentation for self-harm is very high immediately following hospital discharge, emphasising the need for provision …
Risk of congenital heart disease soars if dads drink alcohol, study
Men ‘should stop drinking alcohol SIX MONTHS before trying for a baby to protect their child against killer heart diseases’ …
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also …
Contraceptive pills may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes
Contraceptive pills may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes as scientists blame the surge of hormones after 22-year study …
Study finds two minutes of exercise may reduce dementia risk
People aged over 60 can reduce the risk of age related illnesses such as dementia through just two minutes of …
Heart attack: Five foods to help prevent life-threatening condition
Heart attack happens when a blockage in a person’s coronary artery causes part of their heart muscle to be starved …
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development …
Cancer symptoms: Do you have these types of headaches? Warning signs of a brain tumour
A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. Brain tumours …
Small reductions in blood pressure ‘slash the risk of heart disease’
Small reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol ‘could cut heart disease risk by up to 80 per cent even in …
Number of years in NFL, certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive, mental health problems
Longer NFL careers and certain playing positions appear to each spell greater long-term risk for serious cognitive problems such as …