(HealthDay)—Males with BRCA mutations have increased incidence of malignant disease, specifically prostate, melanoma, pancreas, and breast cancers, according to a
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New blood pressure guidelines could put lives at risk, say experts
A new report in JAMA Internal Medicine by University of Sydney and Bond University scholars weighs the risks and benefits
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Elder abuse not associated with risk of chronic pain
(HealthDay)—Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is not tied to the risk of chronic pain, according to a study published online
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Risk stages defined for children with chronic kidney disease
Experts in pediatric kidney disease have published a new staging system to help doctors better predict the length of time
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Female body shape gene may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Oxford have identified a gene that in women is linked to the creation and location
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Common genetic variant linked to AFib risk in Latinos
“There is a paradox at play when it comes to atrial fibrillation in the Latino population,” said Dr. Dawood Darbar.
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Physical activity helps fight genetic risk of heart disease, study finds
Keeping fit, even if you’re born with a high genetic risk for heart disease, still works to keep your heart
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New blood test useful to detect people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
There is, as yet, no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It is often argued that progress in drug research has been
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Lactation lowers risk of T2DM after gestational diabetes
(HealthDay)—For women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), lactation is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),
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Sleep deficiency increases risk of a motor vehicle crash
Excessive sleepiness can cause cognitive impairments and put individuals at a higher risk of motor vehicle crash. However, the perception
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