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Researchers reveal insomnia linked to higher risk of heart attack
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Recent studies show that people with insomnia have a 69 per cent higher risk of having a heart attack than people without it over the course of an average nine-year follow-up, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Along With t
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Study: High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with thinking issue
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers revealed in a recent study, a higher risk of developing thinking issues later in life is related with high blood pressure abnormalities during pregnancy.
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Study finds women over 50 with specific mutations are at higher risk of ca
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Women who have BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic abnormalities continue to have a significant chance of developing cancer after age 50, even if they have never been diagnosed with the disease. This is true even though these mutations are linked to a younger beginning of breast and ovarian cancer
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COVID-19 infection raises diabetes risk: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers at Cedars-Smidt Sinai's Heart Institute have confirmed that persons who have had COVID-19 have a higher risk of developing new-onset diabetes, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease.
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Study: Free sugars linked with higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Updated : 3 years ago IST
An increased diet of free sugars - both added sugars and those found naturally in honey and fruit juice linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. The findings support the global dietary recommendation to limit free sugar consumption to less than 5 per cent
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Study reveals pregnant women at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A pregnant person is more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life if they have gestational diabetes, according to studies. Another prevalent cause of newborns who are large for gestational age is gestational diabetes (LGA).
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Do sleep medications increase your chances of dementia? Study finds
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Sleep medications increase dementia risk in whites but the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher risk, suggests the findings of a recent study.
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Researchers find link between traffic noise and risk of tinnitus
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
If you live near a busy road, it may increase your stress levels and affect your sleep. When we are under stress and sleep poorly, we may be at a higher risk of developing tinnitus.
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Living near a "food swamp" may increase stroke risk among adults 50 and ol
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Adults ages 50 and older who lived near dense fast food and unhealthy food environments known as "food swamps" had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who lived in areas with fewer retail and fast food choices, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke As
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Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of heart disease
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The researchers say all major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease and women should be offered appropriate care to help prevent its development.
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Sepsis increases risk of heart failure, rehospitalization after discharge:
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
People who were discharged after a hospitalisation involving sepsis were at a higher risk of cardiovascular events, rehospitalization for any cause, or death over a maximum follow-up of 12 years compared to those who were hospitalised but did not have sepsis.
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Research explores if sleep medications increase your chances of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new study shows that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia in whites. But the type and quantity of the medication may be factors in explaining the higher risk.
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