Statins reduce the risk of one of the deadliest types of stroke, according to a study
CNN — Doctors know that drugs called statins reduce the risk of a stroke from a blood clot. But a new study shows the cheap […]
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Study shows that junk food can lead to an increased risk of allergies
Is this why allergies are on the rise in children? Additives in junk food cross the placenta during pregnancy and distort your immune system Researchers […]
Hearing aid and cochlear implant use associated with reduced risk of developing dementia
Summary: In people with hearing loss, the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants was associated with a 19% long-term reduction in cognitive decline and […]
Hearing aids can lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia, study says
CNN — Hearing aids could be an important tool in preventing cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study. Research has found that hearing […]
Flu hospitalizations are on the rise. Here’s who is most at risk. – Eat this, not that
Flu season came early this year and combined with RSV and COVID-19, prematurely created a perfect disease storm. New data from the CDC shows that […]
AI predicts future risk of heart disease using a single chest X-ray
Normal chest x-ray. Credit: Radiological Society of North America Researchers have developed a deep-learning model that uses a single chest X-ray to predict the 10-year […]
Simple dietary changes could reduce risk of colon cancer in men, study finds: ScienceAlert
Plant-based foods offer a variety of health benefits, such as a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Eating fruits […]
Neurotic personality trait a key risk factor for stress perception
Summary: People with a neurotic personality type have a stronger relationship to both exposure to stressors and perceived stress than any of the other four […]
Educational background and prior brain injury may be associated with a higher risk of frontotemporal dementia
Summary: Previous TBI increased the risk of frontotemporal dementia in patients without a genetic risk factor for FTD. In addition, researchers found that people with […]
Study shows link between vaping and risk of tooth decay
A vaping habit could lead to a clouded smile and more frequent visits to the dentist. Research by faculty at Tufts University School of Dental […]