Stressed out teens are more likely to have hypertension, high blood pressure, in later life, according to a new research. The study was published in the journal Heart. The researchers took an innovative approach to study the psychological aspects and their future impact on blood pressure. They measured the stress in early adulthood and its […]
Air pollution associated with higher premature birth risk
The premature birth risk among pregnant women was notably greater when exposed to high levels of small particle air pollution, a study has found. The researchers identified a 19% higher risk of women giving birth prematurely if they are exposed to fine particle air pollution during pregnancy. The premature birth risk was highest among those mothers […]
Shisha cafe workers face lung disease risk from passive smoking
Individuals working at shisha cafes are more likely to have lung and heart disease than those who are not part of such work force, according to a new survey. Shisha smoking is growing trend worldwide particularly in the western countries. It is often labeled as a safe alternative to cigarette smoking. Shisha, also known as […]
Two-year pregnancy warning in El Salvador due to Zika virus risk
The health authorities have warned the fertile women to avoid getting pregnant as the mosquito-borne Zika virus continues its rampage through South and Central America. The health officials have advised women to delay pregnancy for the next two years to avoid passing on the virus to their children. Those who have been pregnant should take preventive measures in […]
Unique urine odor appears before Alzheimer’s disease
The Alzheimer’s disease could be detected earlier than ever thought due to the presence of unique urine odor, according to a study. The researchers from the Monell Chemical Sense Center, Philadelphia studied the lab animals with Alzheimer to determine specific urinary changes caused by amyloid plaques in the brain. The survey was conducted in collaboration […]
Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased kidney disease risk
Individuals taking proton pump inhibitors are at higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease than those who don’t use these drugs, according to a new study. In the past, studies have uncovered that the use of PPIs increases the risk to have acute interstitial nephritis, a form of kidney inflammation. The association is worrisome because […]
Single mothers at higher risk for sleep problems
Single mothers are at greater risk to suffer from sleeping problems than adults from two parent families, according to a new survey. The researchers found single mothers with children aged 18 and under were more likely to have less than 7 hours of sleep each night. Moreover, single parents were found to have more trouble […]
Statin use linked with reduced post-operative complications
Cholesterol-lowering medication statin intake before and after heart surgery might reduce complications and risk of death, according to a survey. A panel of researchers set out to look at the effects of widely used statins on cardiac surgery outcomes. Dr. Amr Barakat and his colleagues wanted to investigate whether to stop statin use before and after […]
Vaginal candidiasis treatment increases risk of miscarriage
Pregnant women who take oral antifungal medication for vaginal candidiasis are more likely to have miscarriage, according to a research. Previous studies have suggested that the craniofacial and skeletal birth defects were evident in babies born to women treated with high-dose fluconazole during pregnancy. A team of researchers from the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen […]
Dietary sugar intake tied to increased breast cancer risk
It is long known that high sugar intake is a key factor in the rising rates of obesity. But it can also increase the risk of breast cancer as well as promoting the spread of the tumor to the lungs. The study findings were published in the journal Cancer Research, revealed that the mice fed […]
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