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COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.

9 Oct 2024

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without cardiovascular disease, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB).

9 Oct 2024

Study: People with a sweet tooth at higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and stroke

People with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

9 Oct 2024

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Study finds elevated blood glucose levels significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, with early-onset cases showing a stronger association. No non-linear relationships were detected.

8 Oct 2024

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Researchers uncovered 1,307 genetic loci linked to metabolic syndrome, revealing brain tissue enrichment and key genetic factors in its development. The study also shows polygenic risk scores predict metabolic syndrome across populations.

1 Oct 2024

Study links COVID-19 to increased risk of acute kidney disorders

Researchers from West China Hospital, Sichuan University, have conducted a study revealing a significant association between COVID-19 and acute kidney disorders (AKD), including acute kidney injury (AKI), that varies over time.

30 Sep 2024

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Researchers mapped the biological influences on 4,775 plasma proteins, revealing the interplay of modifiable and non-modifiable factors, with key implications for disease biomarkers and drug targets.

30 Sep 2024

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Damaging LXRα variants are linked to liver cholesterol buildup and hepatitis, emphasizing the receptor's importance in cholesterol sensing and liver function.

27 Sep 2024

Study uncovers hidden proteins fueling heart disease and stroke

Researchers identified key proteins linked to cardiovascular disease, highlighting new targets for drug development using genetic and observational analyses in UK and China biobanks.

26 Sep 2024

Weekend warrior exercise linked with lower risk of developing 264 diseases

Busy with work and other obligations, some people concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise in one or two days of the week or weekend.

26 Sep 2024

New deep learning algorithm predicts effects of rare genetic variants

Whether we are predisposed to particular diseases depends to a large extent on the countless variants in our genome.

25 Sep 2024

Night-time aircraft noise linked to sleep disturbance

Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers has shown.

25 Sep 2024

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Although stroke is highly preventable and treatable, there has been a rapid rise in the global stroke burden between 1990 and 2021, due to both population growth and the rise of aging populations worldwide, as well as a substantial increase in people's exposure to environmental and behavioral risk factors.

19 Sep 2024

Scientists pinpoint thousands of gene variants linked to breast and ovarian cancer risk

Scientists have pinpointed thousands of genetic changes in a gene that may increase a person's risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, paving the way for better risk assessment and more personalised care.

18 Sep 2024

Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk

Arrhythmias, a group of disorders that disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, can lead to serious health complications such as heart failure, stroke, and sudden death.

18 Sep 2024

Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia

In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have reported the largest-ever genome-wide association study of dementia from all causes, revealing an overlap of genetic risks including neurodegeneration, vascular factors and cerebral small-vessel disease.

18 Sep 2024

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Research reveals that loneliness is linked to numerous diseases observationally, but genetic analysis shows it's likely a marker rather than a cause.

18 Sep 2024

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17 Sep 2024

Breakthrough metabolomic aging score that predicts mortality better than traditional methods

Researchers developed a metabolomic aging score using NMR biomarkers that predicts short-term mortality and disease risk more accurately than other aging metrics.

16 Sep 2024

Study reveals link between socioeconomic inequality and the risk of age-related macular degeneration

A recent study conducted by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Fudan University has revealed a significant association between socioeconomic status (SES) inequality and the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

16 Sep 2024

UK Biobank News and Research

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

Study: People with a sweet tooth at higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and stroke

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Genetic study uncovers key drivers of metabolic syndrome with brain tissue links

Study links COVID-19 to increased risk of acute kidney disorders

Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery

Liver receptor mutations linked to liver dysfunction, cholesterol accumulation, and hepatitis

Study uncovers hidden proteins fueling heart disease and stroke

Weekend warrior exercise linked with lower risk of developing 264 diseases

New deep learning algorithm predicts effects of rare genetic variants

Night-time aircraft noise linked to sleep disturbance

Study highlights disparities in stroke burden across regions

Scientists pinpoint thousands of gene variants linked to breast and ovarian cancer risk

Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk

Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia

Genetic analysis challenges the idea that loneliness directly causes diseases

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

Breakthrough metabolomic aging score that predicts mortality better than traditional methods

Study reveals link between socioeconomic inequality and the risk of age-related macular degeneration

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