Parents who share a bed with their breastfed baby could face a fivefold increase in the risk of crib death, even if the parents do not smoke, according to a new study. Continue reading
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May 20, 2013
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Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes in their daughters
Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of both obesity and gestational diabetes, in their daughters. Continue reading
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Combined wood and tobacco smoke exposure increases risk and symptoms of COPD
People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and severe symptoms of the disease, as well as more severe air… Continue reading
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Prenatal exposure to traffic is associated with respiratory infection in young children
Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study. Continue reading
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Youth who have their first drink during puberty have higher levels of later drinking
The earlier the age at which youth take their first alcoholic drink, the greater the risk of later alcohol problems. Continue reading
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Consuming coffee linked to lower risk of an autoimmune liver disease
Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), an autoimmune liver disease. Continue reading
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Breakthrough for IVF? Selecting the most promising embryos
A recent study on 5-day old human blastocysts shows that those with an abnormal chromosomal composition can be identified by the rate at which they have developed to blastocysts, thereby classifying the risk of genetic abnormality without a biopsy. Now, researchers have undertaken a retrospective study, using their predictive model to assess the likelihood of any embryo transferred resulting in a successful pregnancy, with very encouraging outcomes. Continue reading
May 16, 2013
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Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients, study finds
Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically significant degree in patients with established gout. Vitamin … Continue reading
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Sugar-sweetened beverages associated with increased kidney stone risk
Researchers found that the consumption of sugar sweetened soda and punch is associated with a higher risk of kidney stone formation. Continue reading
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Skin cancer may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin cancer. Continue reading
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Long-term use of prescription painkillers for back pain linked to erectile dysfunction in men
Regularly taking prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, is associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction in men. Continue reading
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Slim women have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than obese women: study
Women with a lean body shape have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than women who are morbidly obese, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link. Continue reading
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Flu in pregnancy may quadruple child’s risk for bipolar disorder
Flu in pregnant mothers has been linked to a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child might develop bipolar disorder in adulthood. The findings add to mounting evidence of possible shared underlying causes and illness processes with schizophreni… Continue reading
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Fish oil doesn’t seem to help age-related macular degeneration
A large-scale study of age-related macular degeneration suggests fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of age-related macular degeneration, and that lutein and zeaxanthin may be safer than beta-carotene in red… Continue reading
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Heart disease: Healthy lifestyle offsets work-related stress, study suggests
People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, found a new study. Continue reading
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Potential flu pandemic lurks: Influenza viruses circulating in pigs, birds could pose risk to humans
In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated 1 million people. A new study reveals that there are many strains of H3N2 circulating in bird… Continue reading
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Mosquito survey identifies reservoir of disease
A large scale, five year study of mosquitoes from different ecological regions in Kenya, including savannah grassland, semi-arid Acacia thorn bushes, and mangrove swamps, found a reservoir of viruses carried by mosquitoes (arboviruses) that are respons… Continue reading
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Allergic disease worsens COPD symptoms and exacerbations
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for COPD exacerbations, according to a new study. Continue reading
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Air pollution increases risk of insulin resistance in children
New research shows that growing up in areas where air pollution is increased raises the risk of insulin resistance (the prescursor to diabetes) in children. Continue reading
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Positive social support at work shown to reduce risk of diabetes
Low levels of social support and high levels of stress in the workplace accurately predict the development of diabetes over the long term — even in employees who appear to be healthy otherwise. Continue reading
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