People who are more active when commuting to work by walking or cycling could be cutting their relative risk of
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Type 2 diabetes: Intermittent fasting may raise risk
The so-called intermittent fasting diet has been gaining more and more traction among people who want to lose weight quickly.
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Obesity linked to increased risk of taking up smoking and smoking frequency
Being obese is associated with an increased risk of taking up smoking and smoking frequency (number of cigarettes smoked per
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Assisted reproduction may up risk of placental anomalies
(HealthDay)—Among singleton pregnancies, assisted reproductive technology (ART) is associated with an increased risk of placental anomalies, according to a review
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High physical activity at work may increase death risk
Many studies in recent years have shown how exercise brings a wealth of health benefits, ranging from protecting brain function
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Easy-to-measure grip strength test could help predict major disease risk
Measuring grip strength – a clinical test that is both cheap and easy to perform – could be an important
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Unprecedented study identifies 44 genetic risk factors for major depression
A global research project has mapped out the genetic basis of major depression, identifying 44 genetic variants which are risk
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Workplace noise exposure affects cardiovascular risk factors
(HealthDay)—Hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and hearing difficulty are more prevalent among noise-exposed workers, according to a study published online March 14
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Night owls have higher risk of dying sooner
“Night owls”—people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning—have a
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Common genetic variant linked to AFib risk in Latinos
“There is a paradox at play when it comes to atrial fibrillation in the Latino population,” said Dr. Dawood Darbar.
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