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Researchers find the effect of pesticides on increased cancer risk is comparable to smoking for some cancers

Researchers comprehensively evaluated the impact of pesticide use on cancer development in the United States.

29 Jul 2024

Social isolation change associated with increased risk of mortality, disability, and dementia

Researchers evaluated the relationship between social isolation and health outcomes such as cognitive and physical function decline, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and mortality in older adult residents of the US.

29 Jul 2024

Anxiety’s Long-Term Impact on Dementia Development

The longitudinal relationship between chronic, resolved, and new onset anxiety and the risk of all-cause dementia (Progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and thinking).

26 Jul 2024

Changes in prescribing practices and parental awareness contribute to teen drug decline

Since 2009, U.S. high school seniors have reported steep declines in medical use, misuse and availability of the three most commonly prescribed and misused controlled substances for teens, a new University of Michigan study found.

25 Jul 2024

Pesticide use in agriculture may pose cancer risks similar to smoking

In modern day agriculture, pesticides are essential to ensure high enough crop yields and food security.

25 Jul 2024

High belly and arm fat linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in the July 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

Researchers have developed sparse prediction models combining plasma proteins and clinical data to predict the 10-year risk of 218 diseases. The study, involving over 41,000 participants, highlights the enhanced predictive power of proteomic signatures.

24 Jul 2024

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals a significant rise in long-term vaping among adults in England from 2013 to 2023, particularly with the increased use of disposable devices. This surge is notable among young adults, non-smokers, and those from less advantaged social grades.

23 Jul 2024

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

Late-life depression, typically defined as depression with onset in individuals over 60 years of age, can affect up to a third or more of people older than 60 and can be debilitating.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

Longitudinal data from wearable devices linked to health records show that irregular sleep patterns and inadequate REM sleep increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and depression. This emphasizes the importance of consistent and high-quality sleep for overall health.

22 Jul 2024

COVID vaccines and infections in early pregnancy show no increased risk of birth defects in large Nordic study

Research on 343,066 infants across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway shows no increased risk of congenital anomalies from COVID-19 infections or vaccinations during the first trimester. The study confirms safety, supporting vaccination recommendations for pregnant women.

22 Jul 2024

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Researchers from the United States of America investigated the potential association between different subtypes of endometriosis and the incidence of ovarian cancer.

22 Jul 2024

Could taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?

In a recent study, daily vinegar ingestion significantly improved depression scores in overweight, healthy adults over four weeks, potentially due to enhanced niacin metabolism.

21 Jul 2024

Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs

Adopting five healthy lifestyle behaviors significantly extends life expectancy and reduces healthcare costs among Taiwanese adults, a new study finds.

18 Jul 2024

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

The association between pre-diagnosis tea and coffee consumption and survival rates in women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Study: Women with severe endometriosis 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer

A landmark study from researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the U, and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine found that women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not have the disease.

18 Jul 2024

First trimester COVID-19 exposure and vaccination not tied to major birth defects

Neither covid-19 infection nor vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with increased risk of major birth defects, finds a study from Scandinavia published by The BMJ today.

18 Jul 2024

Sharp rise in long-term vaping among adults in England, study finds

The number of adults in England who report vaping for more than six months has increased substantially from around one in 80 in 2013 to one in 10 in 2023, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

18 Jul 2024

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Researchers find the effect of pesticides on increased cancer risk is comparable to smoking for some cancers

Social isolation change associated with increased risk of mortality, disability, and dementia

Anxiety’s Long-Term Impact on Dementia Development

Changes in prescribing practices and parental awareness contribute to teen drug decline

Pesticide use in agriculture may pose cancer risks similar to smoking

High belly and arm fat linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

Higher Brain Care Score associated with lower risk of late-life depression

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Irregular sleep and poor REM sleep linked to higher risk of chronic diseases

COVID vaccines and infections in early pregnancy show no increased risk of birth defects in large Nordic study

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Could taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?

Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs

Research highlights green tea's potential role in improving ovarian cancer outcomes

Study: Women with severe endometriosis 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer

First trimester COVID-19 exposure and vaccination not tied to major birth defects

Sharp rise in long-term vaping among adults in England, study finds

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