A meta-analysis of multiple studies into the genetic background of Tourette’s syndrome (TS)—a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics—finds that variants […]
Exploring the relationship between sleep duration and diabetes risk
Adequate sleep is a key aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Recent research has revealed an association between sleep duration and the development of diabetes. This […]
Physical activity environment and obesity risk – new research
A new study from the University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults. […]
High blood pressure top risk factor for stroke in young adults
Strokes do not discriminate by age. They hit when the factors are right—and those factors can be found as frequently in younger adults who have […]
The simple change we can make to reduce the risk of depression
There is growing evidence that the way we fuel our bodies affects not just our physical health but our psychological health too. But, while plenty […]
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 increased risk of colorectal cancer […]
Chilling studies show cold weather could raise stroke risk
Overexertion with a snow shovel isn’t the only cardiovascular risk during the winter. When temperatures go down, the incidence of stroke—the country’s fifth-leading cause of […]
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 related condition known as pre-eclampsia. […]
Exercise can halve heart attack risk in healthy people
Cardiorespiratory fitness describes the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles when we are engaged in physical activity. Specifically, the term refers to “the […]
Health risk: egg cartons after one use throw it away
Egg cartons do not re-use – otherwise, health risks threaten According to experts, each German produces on average about 220 pounds of packaging waste per […]
Canagliflozin not associated with increased risk for fracture
Compared with a glucagon-line peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist, canagliflozin was not associated with an increased risk for fracture in patients with type 2 diabetes at relatively […]
Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk
FRIDAY, Dec. 28, 2018 — For adults with type 2 diabetes initiating second-line antidiabetic medications (ADM), cardiovascular risk is increased with use of sulfonylureas or […]
Can you predict your common cold risk?
(HealthDay)—How highly you rate your health could predict how likely you are to catch a cold—and, even more important, how healthy you’ll be in later […]
Weight change in middle-aged and elderly Singaporean Chinese linked to increased mortality risk
Both moderate-to-large weight gain and weight loss, defined as a change of 10% or more in weight, among middle-aged and elderly Chinese Singaporeans are linked […]