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Research discovers premature menopause linked to higher risk of heart dise
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], August 4 (ANI): According to research, menopause before the age of 40 is linked to increased risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation (ESC). The study includes more than 1.4 million women, and the risk of atrial fibrillation and new-onset heart failure increases wit
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Race discrimination linked to increased risk of premature and underweight
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence having an underweight and premature baby is associated with having experienced racial discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin colour, or nationality.
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Pakistan women journalists face increased risk of attack, censorship: NCHR
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 30 (ANI): Pakistan has consistently ranked low on indices rating freedom of expression, and online spaces are no different. Women in particular face the brunt of harassment and abuse.
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Do you know frequent naps and high blood pressure are interlinked? Study r
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): According to new research, napping frequently is linked to increased risks for high blood pressure and stroke.
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Lack of medical facilities presents a 'terrible sight' at hospitals in Pak
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad[Pakistan], July 24 (ANI): Due to a lack of proper medical facilities and unavailability of beds, the maternity wards of the city's largest public sector medical institution, PIMS have been crammed with babies with three to four babies kept in each crib making the patients and neona
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Pregnant women exposed to multiple phthalates have increased risk of prete
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research. Phthalates are chemicals used in personal care products, such as cosmetics, as well as in solvents, detergents, and food
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Study finds poor physical and mental health in older adults linked to chil
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], July 7 (ANI): According to a recently published study by University of Toronto researchers, older persons who experienced physical abuse as children were much more likely to experience chronic pain and chronic physical illnesses in later life. In comparison to those who did
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Death of a family member may increase heart failure mortality risk
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 7 (ANI): Heart failure patients experiencing grief or in mourning following the loss of a close family member are at an increased risk of death, particularly during the first week following the family member's death, according to a new study.
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Sight problems can increase dementia risk in older adults: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants, older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia.
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Infertility or pregnancy loss can increase risk of stroke in women: Resear
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Infertility and pregnancy loss are associated with an increased risk of non-fatal and fatal stroke in later life, found an analysis of observational studies.
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Risk of cataract might rise due to cholesterol-lowering genes: Research
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, individuals with genetic variations linked to statin medications appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.
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Prolonged sitting may be hazardous to human health: Research
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A new research by Simon Fraser University is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health.
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