Flu vaccination is provided free for children with chronic illnesses, yet uptake is low prompting UNSW researchers to call for
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A sample of faeces could tell if you’re at risk of dementia
A sample of your faeces could tell you if you’re at risk of dementia: Bugs in the gut ‘may lead
Continue reading »Stress may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Many factors may increase Alzheimer’s risk, including age, family history, and genetic makeup. Certain health issues, such as cardiovascular disease
Continue reading »Staying fit can cut your risk of heart attack by half
Poor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase your risk of a future heart attack, even if you have no symptoms of a
Continue reading »Fall Risk Factors Vary by Gender in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Dec. 18, 2018 — Older men and women have different fall risk profiles, according to a study published online
Continue reading »Noncoding mutations contribute to autism risk
A whole-genome sequencing study of nearly 2,000 families has implicated mutations in ‘promoter regions’ of the genome—regions that precede the
Continue reading »Faster, cheaper test can help predict risk of metastasis in prostate cancer patients
For men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer or patients previously treated, the risk of metastasis is a crucial determinant of
Continue reading »Dialysis patients at risk of progressive brain injury
Kidney dialysis can cause short-term ‘cerebral stunning’ and may be associated with progressive brain injury in those who receive the
Continue reading »6 Things That Put You at Risk for This Life-Threatening Skin Infection
Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layers of the skin, the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It’s caused by bacteria,
Continue reading »Infections in the young may be tied to risk for mental illness: study
Could an infection make your child or teen prone to mental health issues? New research from Denmark suggests it’s possible.
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