Colorectal cancer vaccine could prevent tumors in highest risk people
A vaccine for colon cancer? Experimental shot may prevent tumors for over a million people at high risk for the …
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 …
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have approximately 30 percent higher risk of head injuries, and 50 percent higher risk of traumatic …
AHA News: A Home Near ‘Green Space’ Could Cut Heart Attack Risk
TUESDAY, March 5, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees …
Lifestyle changes can lower your breast cancer risk
(HealthDay)—While genetics, such as carrying BRCA gene mutations, play a role in who is more likely to get breast cancer, …
Are You At Risk Of Endometriosis Or Already Suffering From It? Here’s How You Can Prevent It!
Endometriosis is a painful disorder characterized by tissue that grows outside the uterus but acts like the lining of the uterus. This tissue …
Ultraprocessed foods may increase death risk
There has never been a closer eye watching the average diet of people in the United States than there is …
Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death
Giving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence …
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and …
Even low-level activity may help reduce dementia risk
Several factors can affect a person’s chance of developing dementia. Some of the factors, such as age and genetics, are …
Vegetable and fish diet linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy
A diet rich in vegetables and fish is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, and a …
Canadian Syncope Risk Score IDs ED Monitoring Time Postsyncope
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 — The risk for arrhythmic conditions can be identified quickly among patients with syncope presenting to …
A good night’s sleep could lower cardiovascular risk
Many studies have emphasized the importance of sleep in maintaining our health and well-being in general. Increasingly, however, researchers are …
Sleeping less than 6 hours a night can raise heart attack risk by 35%
Sleeping less than six hours a night can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 35% …
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: …
Risk for MCI Up With Progressive Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 — Patients with hypertension with progression of periventricular white matter hyperintensities have an increased risk for …
No Link Between Mom-to-Be’s Diet, Baby’s Allergy Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 — Avoiding certain foods during pregnancy does not reduce your child’s risk of food allergies, a …
Moderate drinking tied to lower risk of hospitalization
The effects of alcohol consumption on health are the subject of much controversy. Some studies have suggested that moderate drinking …