Eating dinner before 9pm could cut the risk of developing breast and prostate cancer by a fifth Eating at least
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CT scans may increase the risk of brain cancer
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging,
Continue reading »High blood pressure may increase dementia risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known to put pressure on the body, leading to disease. Over the years, it
Continue reading »The more you smoke, the greater your risk of a heart rhythm disorder
The more you smoke, the greater your risk of a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. That’s the finding of
Continue reading »Metformin Tied to Acidosis Risk at eGFR <30mL/min/1.73 m²
WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 — Metformin use is associated with an increased risk of acidosis at estimated glomerular filtration rate
Continue reading »Big Data analysis identifies new cancer risk genes
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have developed a new method to identify genes contributing to
Continue reading »Paints, Solvents Tied to Big Rise in MS Risk for Some Smokers
TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 — A triple whammy of genetics, smoking, and exposure to paints and solvents at work puts
Continue reading »Ophthalmologists warn about eye injury risk with fireworks
(HealthDay)—With the Fourth of July approaching, ophthalmologists are issuing a warning on the dangers of fireworks and the risk they
Continue reading »Working >45 Hours Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk in Women
TUESDAY, July 3, 2018 — For women, working 45 hours or more per week is associated with increased risk of
Continue reading »New scorecard makes it easier to determine operative risk
A specially developed scorecard to assess the condition of elderly patients with cancer makes it easier for doctors to determine
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