More than three years after California voters broadly legalized marijuana, a state panel is considering if its potent, high-inducing chemical—THC—should […]
Physician depressive symptoms tied to higher risk for medical errors
(HealthDay)—Physicians showing depressive symptoms are at higher risk for medical errors, according to a review published Nov. 27 in JAMA […]
Study highlights potential for ‘liquid health check’ to predict disease risk
Proteins in our blood could in future help provide a comprehensive ‘liquid health check’, assessing our health and predicting the […]
DDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to US
Previous exposure to the pollutant DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) may contribute to the risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to the […]
Study finds ‘hyperhotspots’ that could predict skin cancer risk
New research by Yale University scientists reports the discovery of “hyperhotspots” in the human genome, locations that are up to […]
Biomarker blood test could reveal high risk heart patients in need of treatment
Without occasionally looking under the hood, it’s difficult to predict whether expensive car repairs lie ahead. In a similar way, […]
Combined tests can predict kidney injury risk in critically ill children
Combining 2 tests can improve predictions of severe acute kidney injury in children in intensive care. The findings come from […]
Increased exercise over the age of 60 reduces risk of heart disease and stroke
People over the age of 60 should do more exercise not less in order to prevent heart disease and stroke, […]
Exercise after breast cancer could cut the risk of dying by 50%
Breast cancer patients who exercise more to reach the recommended 150 minutes each week ‘HALVE their risk of dying’ Moderate […]
Women, young and old people are most risk adverse, research finds
Women, the young and older people are most risk averse when it comes to financial risk taking, according to new […]