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Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?

The potential association between psychiatric disorders in parents and the risk of the offspring developing autism spectrum disorder.

26 Apr 2024

Younger adults with atrial fibrillation face higher rates of heart failure and stroke

The risk factor (RF) burden, clinical outcomes, and long-term survival among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) under 65 years of age.

24 Apr 2024

Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

The factors influencing the variability in depression prevalence among chronic pain sufferers.

23 Apr 2024

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.

23 Apr 2024

Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications

Study shows an increasing lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant associated risks of heart failure and stroke across two decades.

21 Apr 2024

Research confirms no association between SARS-CoV-2 and childhood asthma diagnoses

Whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection influences children's asthma risk.

16 Apr 2024

Electroconvulsive Therapy found to be safe and effective treatment for some mental illnesses

Researchers have found that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), where an electric current is passed through the brain, can reduce the severity of mental illnesses.

9 Apr 2024

Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet reduces the risk of heart failure

Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure, potentially mediated by specific plasma proteins, in a large population-based cohort study.

8 Apr 2024

Metabolic markers tied to increased risk of depression and anxiety, study finds

Comprehensive study within a large Swedish cohort links elevated glucose and triglyceride levels to an increased risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, while higher HDL-C levels seem protective, suggesting a significant connection between metabolic health and psychiatric conditions.

3 Apr 2024

Study links sleep disorders to higher healthcare use in chronically ill children

The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data.

1 Apr 2024

Delirium linked to tripled dementia risk in older adults, Australian study finds

The relationship between delirium and new-onset dementia among older adults with no dementia diagnosis.

28 Mar 2024

Teen pregnancy may be associated with risk of premature mortality in early adulthood

The risk of early death beyond 12 years of age related to teenage pregnancies and gestational age.

15 Mar 2024

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Trends in cancer incidence and deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) among individuals aged between 35 and 69 years.

14 Mar 2024

Predicting health futures: Innovative study reveals critical events in disease trajectories

Life-spanning trajectories and critical events that influence hospitalization and death.

11 Mar 2024

Link between nutrient intake and multimorbidity risk reported in recent study, more research is needed

In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities.

8 Mar 2024

Association of estrogen-containing menopause hormonal therapy with COVID-19 mortality

Researchers evaluated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related mortality among perimenopausal women.

29 Feb 2024

Is posttraumatic epilepsy associated with long-term dementia risk?

The associations between post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and the risk of dementia.

29 Feb 2024

ChatGPT aids in discovering potential Alzheimer’s treatments through drug repurposing

ChatGPT-4 to identify drug repurposing candidates against Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

28 Feb 2024

Caffeine's protective effects against obesity and joint diseases supported by genetic study

The effects of caffeine levels in circulation by considering genetically predicted variations in caffeine metabolism.