(HealthDay)—A history of a clinically resolved, single event of acute pancreatitis in childhood is associated with an increased risk for diabetes during young adulthood, according […]
Mom's smoking may raise SIDS risk by altering baby's tongue, breathing
Smoking during pregnancy may cause SIDS by damaging brain cells that tell the tongue to move and open a sleeping baby’s airway, study suggests More […]
Researchers developing maps on Zika virus infection risk
The spread of infectious diseases such as Zika depends on many different factors. Environmental factors play a role, as do socioeconomic factors. Recently, several attempts […]
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 […]
Pancreatic cancer symptoms: Experiencing pain in this part of the body is a warning sign
Pancreatic cancer mostly affects older men, with around half of all new cases diagnosed in people aged 75 or over. In the early stages, a […]
Certain blood pressure meds tied to suicide risk in study
(HealthDay)—A common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide, a new study suggests. People taking angiotensin receptor blockers […]
In women with HIV, TB preventive therapy poses greater risk in pregnancy than postpartum
Study results published today help clarify how to safely prevent tuberculosis (TB) in women living with HIV who are pregnant or have recently given birth, […]
Screening for lung cancer based on risk could save lives
Changing the way individuals are selected to be screened for lung cancer, by considering their probability of getting or dying from lung cancer calculated from […]
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 be a recipe for reducing […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Seven ‘noticeable’ ways it can impact your body
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA. Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a […]
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 […]
Vegetarian and pescetarian diets linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease
Vegetarian (including vegan) and pescetarian diets may be linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease, or CHD for short, than diets that include […]
Education seems tied to death risk for heart disease patients
How long people stay in school may play a significant role in predicting how well those with coronary heart disease will fare, according to new […]
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 […]