The first prospective, longitudinal study investigating treatment of chronic hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals finds that the treatment is associated […]
Could energy overload drive cancer risk?
It’s well-known that obesity, diabetes, and chronic inflammation are major risk factors for cancer. But just how cancer evolves in […]
Flu-like illness raises risk the risk of stroke
Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke. The risk factors include weight, smoking status, age, […]
Intensive BP Treatment Does Not Reduce Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 — Treating systolic blood pressure (BP) to a goal of less than 120 mm Hg rather […]
Childhood trauma affects brain and increases risk of substance use in adolescence, study finds
A new study led by FIU researchers at the Center for Children and Families found that traumatic childhood experiences like […]
Brain biomarkers identify those at risk of severe PTSD symptoms
Using sophisticated computational tools, researchers at Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine have discovered biomarkers that may explain […]
Young-onset diabetes linked to higher risk of hospitalization for mental illness before age 40
Young-onset diabetes, which is defined as onset before age 40, is associated with a higher risk of being hospitalized for […]
Sleeping less than 6 hours a night can raise heart attack risk by 35%
Sleeping less than six hours a night can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 35% […]
Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 — For children with Crohn disease (CD), malnutrition is associated with increased risk of complications after […]
Edentulism tied to greater risk for high BP after menopause
(HealthDay)—Postmenopausal women with edentulism are at an increased risk for developing hypertension, according to a study published online Dec. 4 […]