The most widely prescribed antidepressants in the United States don’t appear to increase the risk of the deadliest type of stroke, according to a new […]
Substance use in adolescence and risk for aggression
Alcohol and cannabis use during adolescence is a well-known risk factor for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and cannabis use disorder (CUD) during adulthood. Whether early […]
James Martin health: TV chef needed to take a break due to a risk of a heart attack
Brian May says he’s ‘overwhelmed’ by heart attack response When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll […]
Test for early detection of heart problems reduces risk of heart damage from chemotherapy
Results of a multi-centre, international, clinical trial co-led by Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) cardiologist Dr. Dinesh Thavendiranathan point to the benefit of using a […]
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 […]
Moderate alcohol consumption does not up stroke risk in A-fib
(HealthDay)—For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), low-to-moderate alcohol intake is not associated with an increased risk for stroke or other cardiovascular events, according to a […]
S.Africa virus strain poses ‘re-infection risk’: study
The coronavirus variant detected in South Africa poses a “significant re-infection risk” and raises concerns over vaccine effectiveness, according to preliminary research Wednesday, as separate […]
Parasite found in cat poop linked to higher brain cancer risk in humans
Here’s another reason to cook your meat and take care around cat litter: The parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which reproduces in cats and most often spreads […]
Type 2 diabetes Glucose in earwax could determine potential risk of developing condition
This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar […]
Risk of catching COVID-19 from family member you live with is 16.6%
Risk of catching coronavirus from a family member you live with is just 17% and only one in three people pass it on to their […]
Study highlights strategies for boosting accuracy of personal genetic risk scores
As the consumer genetics industry rapidly expands, more and more people are turning to DNA-based services to learn their risk of developing a wide range […]
Kidney disease leading risk factor for COVID-related hospitalization
An analysis of Geisinger’s electronic health records has revealed chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19. A team of […]
Statins Tied to Lower In-Hospital COVID-19 Mortality Risk
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 — Treatment with statins prior to and during a COVID-19-related hospitalization is associated with lower COVID-19-related in-hospital mortality, according to a […]
Children with Kawasaki Disease at higher risk for heart problems 10 years later
New research shows that children with Kawasaki Disease remain at an increased risk for cardiovascular events more than 10 years after hospitalization for their condition, […]