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Elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels can increase risk of recurrent coronary hea
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the findings of a recent study that followed the problem over a 16-year period, elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in adults 60 and older. The results, published today i
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Importance of other risk factors to be considered for detection of breast
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Breast cancer risk factors include dense breast tissue with a larger percentage of fibrous tissue than fat. Dense breast tissue also makes it more challenging to detect cancer on mammography. Many states have passed legislation requiring mammograms to notify women with thick breasts so they
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Researchers reveal how blood biomarkers, genomics predict common disease r
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
It is possible to target individuals with chronic illness risk factors with preventative interventions before they get ill.
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Study reveals muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a 5-year rise in fat accumulated in the thigh muscle was revealed to be a risk factor for cognitive impairment.
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Study reveals cause of heart muscle disease in children is key to effectiv
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Cardiomyopathy treatment for children should be personalised based on the root cause, symptoms, and course of the ailment in each child.
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Muscle fat content predict risk of cognitive decline: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found the amount of fat in the body's muscle, or muscle adiposity, may predict a person's risk of cognitive decline as they age. A 5-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was found to be a risk factor for cognitive decline in a study published in the Journal of the Amer
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Poorly insulated nerve cells promote Alzheimer's disease in old age: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible type of dementia, is the most common neurological illness in the world. Age is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, although why is unknown. Myelin, the insulating membrane that surrounds nerve cells in the brain, is known to deteriorat
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Researchers find walking improves brain connectivity, memory in older adul
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The study, which was published this month in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, looked at the brains and story recollection abilities of older adults with normal brain function and those with mild cognitive impairment, which is a slight decline in mental abilities such as memory, re
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Study reveals how grief increases risk of heart problems
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The loss of a loved one may have a profound impact on both mental and physical health. The University of Arizona investigated the impact of sadness on heart function and concluded that acute grief might cause a considerable rise in blood pressure. Grief, according to the findings, may be a r
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Grief may increase risk of heart problems: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Losing loved ones may have a significant impact on both psychological and physical health. The University of Arizona researched the influence of grief on heart function and discovered that intense grieving might induce a significant increase in blood pressure. According to the data, grieving
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Researchers discover distinct patterns of pre-existing brain health charac
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Extensive research has helped identify risk factors for acute stroke, but there is still a lack of information of what stroke patients' brains look like on a population level, according to a study.
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Researchers find how types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people wit
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and discovered that the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in a person's tumour differed significantly depending on whether they were diagnosed with early-onset disease (age 45 or y
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