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    Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease increases hypertension risk in young women

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    Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a possible risk factor for developing young-onset hypertension, and it affects women and those with serious hepatic steatosis more than males do, says an article published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. Although young individuals are more likely to have both nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and hypertension, it is […] More

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    PPIs can increase risk of autoimmune disorder in children

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    A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics suggests that reduced gut microbiota diversity has been linked to the development of autoimmune disorders (ADs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). A class of intricate immunological illnesses known as “autoimmune diseases” are defined by inflammation brought on by a lack of tolerance to self-antigens. This study concentrated […] More

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    Smart watches can be helpful in predicting future risk of atrial fibrillation, heart failure

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    UK: A new study led by UCL researchers has suggested the use of wearable devices such as smartwatches for detecting a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life.  “In middle-aged individuals without cardiovascular disease, premature contractions identified in 15 s single-lead ECGs strongly associated with an increased risk of […] More

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    Unhealthy diet may heighten risk of prostate cancer: Study

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    Adhering to healthy diets seems to have no effect on prostate cancer risk, but following an unhealthy diet might increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer, according to a study published in BJU International. The study assessed the diets of 15,296 men recruited in Spain in from 1992-1996. Among these men, 609 prostate cancer […] More

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    Traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects: Study

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM practitioners use various psychological or physical approaches or both for example acupuncture and tai chi as well as herbal products to tackle health issues. New research published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica has revealed a link between the1 use of traditional Chinese medicine during pregnancy and congenital malformations, including […] More

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    Caries after head and neck radiotherapy increases risk of osteoradionecrosis

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    Caries after head and neck radiotherapy increases the risk for osteoradionecrosis and complications suggest a new study published in the Special Care in Dentistry Radiation caries (RC) is a highly prevalent and chronic complication of head and neck radiotherapy (HNRT) and presents a challenge for clinicians and patients. The present study aimed to assess the […] More

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    Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes

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    Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have found in a new research that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with an elevated risk of premature death and incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among people with type 2 diabetes.Therefore replacing sugary drinks with coffee, tea, or plain water is associated with […] More

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    Risk or benefit of removing ovaries at benign hysterectomy

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    Removal of the ovaries decreases the risk for ovarian cancer and greatly benefits the survival of women at high risk for ovarian cancer. However, not enough is known about how removal of the ovaries affects other possible outcomes, such as heart attack, stroke, other types of cancer, and how long patients live. An emulated target […] More

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    COVID-19 infection linked to increased risk of new-onset diabetes: JAMA

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    Canada: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and higher diabetes risk and showed that these infections may have contributed to a 3% to 5% excess diabetes burden at a population level. “Our study underscores the importance of clinicians and health agencies being aware of the potential […] More

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