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Smoking linked with increased risk of hearing loss
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 14 (ANI): Smokers are at a greater risk of hearing loss, according to a study.
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A cigarette a day ups risk of heart disease, stroke too
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 26 (ANI): No safe level of smoking exists; smokers should aim to quit instead of cutting down, as according to a study just one cigarette a day also carries a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older adults
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 23 (ANI): Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal even at the old age as according to a study oral health problems are linked to greater risks of developing frailty in older adults.
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Rare diseases lead to poor quality of life in people
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): People living with rare diseases are at greater risk of experiencing poor quality of life such as increased levels of anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue.
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Autism traits increase suicidal thoughts in people with psychosis
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): According to a study, autistic people, who have psychosis, are at greater risk of depression and thoughts of suicide.
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HIV patients at high risk of heart, kidney disease
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 8 (ANI): HIV patients are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke and are also at risk for chronic kidney disease and vice versa, according to a study.
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Irregular heartbeat associated with thyroid problems
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): People with high thyroid hormone levels are at greater risk of developing irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) than those with lower levels.
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Older diabetic patients at greater risk of cognitive issues after surgery
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 22 (ANI): According to a new study, diabetes boosts risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) especially in seniors.
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An older sibling may pose flu risk to your babies, toddlers
Updated : 8 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 28 (ANI): Dear parents, please-take-note! A study has recently warned that small children under two years of age, especially six months old, are at greater risk of serious illness from influenza if they have an older sibling.
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Early-term babies at greater risk for diabetes, shortened life span
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 08 (ANI): A study has recently warned that early-term babies, born between 37 and 39 weeks, are at increased risk of diabetes and obesity-related illnesses as well as shortened life span.
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Climate change could put rare bat species at greater risk
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 02 (ANI): An endangered bat species with a UK population of less than 1,000 could be further threatened by the effects of global warming, according to a new study led by the University of Southampton.
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Premature infants at great risk of sudden infant death syndrome: Study
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): According to a new study, premature infants still have a greater risk compared to full-term babies of dying of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths.
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