Researchers at the University of Gothenburg now associate elevated levels of the protein galectin-1 with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes about 18 years […]
Risk for death increased for infants after maltreatment report
(HealthDay)—Infants reported for alleged maltreatment have an increased risk for death attributable to medical causes, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in Pediatrics. […]
People with severe atopic eczema may have increased risk of death from several causes
A new study has shown that, while there is limited evidence for overall increased mortality in patients with atopic eczema, those with severe atopic eczema […]
Increased school choice linked to better mental health for students
Allowing families to choose schools that are more suited to their children may play a key role in improving student mental health, including reducing adolescent […]
Even mild fatty liver disease is linked to increased mortality
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, affects nearly one in four adults in Europe and the U.S. Earlier research has demonstrated an increased risk of death […]
Common drugs tied to increased risk of cognitive decline
A class of drugs used for many conditions, including allergies, colds, high blood pressure and depression, may be associated with an increased risk of developing […]
Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
Women who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ectopic pregnancies, according to a study of nearly […]
Having regular lie-ins and naps might put you at 'increased risk of stroke'
To all those people who brag about how much sleep they get – you shouldn’t be too smug. Having nine hours of sleep a night, […]
PTSD linked to increased heart disease risk among female veterans
Female veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have more heart disease risk factors, including obesity, at younger ages than female veterans without PTSD, according to […]
Study links certain personality traits to an increased risk of mobile phone addiction
A study by the University of Granada (UGR) has identified the personality traits that increase or decrease the degree of vulnerability to so-called “nomophobia,” defined […]
Psoriasis independently linked to increased mortality risk
(HealthDay)—Psoriasis is significantly associated with an increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of the American Academy of […]
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased risk of dementia, even in stroke-free patients
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to an increased risk of dementia, even in people who have not suffered a stroke, according to the largest study […]
Gout linked to increased risk for venous thromboembolism
(HealthDay)—Gout is associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism, according to a study published in the June 3 issue of CMAJ, the journal of […]
Increased risk of substance abuse in people with treatment resistant depression
People suffering from treatment resistant depression are at a higher risk of developing substance use disorders than other patients with depression, reports a study by […]