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Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford Population Health, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The study is published today in Nature Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Study analyzes whether overall and BC-specific mortality was associated with adherence to MD.

28 Jun 2023

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Researchers evaluate the effects of the Southern European Atlantic Diet on depression.

27 Jun 2023

Vaping may be the first step on a pathway to smoking for non-smokers

While vaping provides a pathway to help smokers wanting to quit, for non-smokers it may be the first step on a pathway to taking up smoking, a new study has shown.

27 Jun 2023

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

People who have just one or two drinks per day are not protected against endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Jun 2023

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.

27 Jun 2023

Is there an association between muscle-building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners?

A recent study investigated whether muscle-building supplements are associated with DNA damage in individuals practicing resistance training.

27 Jun 2023

Burden of disease review assesses the burden attributable to risk factors across Europe

Researchers performed a systematic review to map burden of disease assessments, including risk factors performed in Europe, and identify the methodological choices in comparative risk assessment and other risk assessment methods.

27 Jun 2023

Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

The rate at which women eliminate alcohol from their bloodstream is largely predicted by their lean body mass, although age plays a role, too, scientists found in a new study.

26 Jun 2023

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led a study to examine a potential new treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related fibrosis.

26 Jun 2023

Race- and gender-specific interventions may be more effective at preventing overdose deaths

Interventions to address stimulant and opioid use that consider race and gender may prove more effective at preventing overdose deaths than current methods, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers who studied how drug treatment admissions and overdose deaths differed among race and gender.

26 Jun 2023

Is consuming ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolisms?

Scientists examined the association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of venous thromboembolisms.

26 Jun 2023

Unveiling the link: gut microbiome, diet, and SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers determined the association between the gut microbiome and diet with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

26 Jun 2023

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Researchers compared the associations of sedentary and physical activities with factors such as body fat.

23 Jun 2023

Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk in U.S. veterans

Researchers determine whether marine omega-3 fatty acid consumption increases atrial fibrillation risk among United States military veterans.

22 Jun 2023

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Research investigates the association between diet quality, dietary components, and the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) in older British men.

21 Jun 2023

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Research examines the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among primiparous couples during and after pregnancy and their association with changes in BMI. It aims to gain insights into the behaviors and their impact on body weight during the transition to parenthood.

21 Jun 2023

Study finds stark racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-induced mortality among US adults during the pandemic

Alcohol-related deaths rose disproportionately quickly in the US among Black, Hispanic, Asian and American-Indian/Alaska Native populations at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.

21 Jun 2023

Xylazine can exacerbate the life-threatening effects of opioids, rat study shows

A new study in rats suggests that xylazine, the active ingredient in a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, can worsen the life-threatening effects of opioids.

21 Jun 2023

Alarming rise: New cases of dementia surging in elderly population of Wales, UK

Dementia cases are increasing among the elderly population, with a rise in new diagnoses and a growing number of people living with the disease. This trend poses challenges for healthcare systems as the aging population with dementia continues to grow.

20 Jun 2023

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Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

A recipe for survival: Mediterranean diet and breast cancer outcomes

Food for thought: South European Atlantic diet shows promising link to lower depression risk

Vaping may be the first step on a pathway to smoking for non-smokers

Light or moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against endocrine conditions

Seven risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males identified

Is there an association between muscle-building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners?

Burden of disease review assesses the burden attributable to risk factors across Europe

Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Race- and gender-specific interventions may be more effective at preventing overdose deaths

Is consuming ultra-processed foods associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolisms?

Unveiling the link: gut microbiome, diet, and SARS-CoV-2 infections

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk in U.S. veterans

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Study finds stark racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-induced mortality among US adults during the pandemic

Xylazine can exacerbate the life-threatening effects of opioids, rat study shows

Alarming rise: New cases of dementia surging in elderly population of Wales, UK

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