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More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indica
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Dallas [US], April 22 (ANI): People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's midsection and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement.
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Disrupted sleep linked to higher risk of death, particularly in women: Stu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): A new study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women.
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Lifetime monitoring after infant cardiac surgery may reduce adult hyperten
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): A new study found that while surgery to correct congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it also may be associated with an increased risk of hypertension -- high blood pressure -- within a few mo
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Study finds increased risk of postpartum depression in women exposed to ha
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): A novel study has found that there is a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression by women who are exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in plastics, during pregnancy.
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Second Covid-19 wave heightens risks for Indian banks: Fitch
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 9 (ANI): India's second wave of Covid-19 infections poses increased risks for India's fragile economic recovery and its banks, Fitch Ratings said on Friday.
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Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia.
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Cannabis use disorder linked to increased complications after spinal surge
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): For patients undergoing spinal surgery, the diagnosis of cannabis use disorder is associated with higher complication rates, including substantially increased risks of stroke and respiratory complications, suggested a new study.
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Study finds new risk factors linked to increased risk of COVID-19 infectio
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Maryland [US], April 2 (ANI): As COVID-19 runs rampant across the world, a team of researchers have found associations between certain lifestyle factors and a person's risk of getting infected.
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Frequently eating restaurant meals can increase cardiovascular disease ris
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 28 (ANI): Frequently eating meals that are cooked in a restaurant, or away from home can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Frequently eating meals prepared away from home linked to increased death
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Time to ditch the takeaways? A new study has found that frequently eating out is significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Study: Common drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity do not increase breast
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Commonly used medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, despite previous studies that suggested a possible link, according to a study p
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