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Adults living in high air pollution areas at higher risk of multiple long-
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a new study of more than 364,000 people in England exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with an increased likelihood of having multiple long-term physical and mental health conditions.
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Excess oxygen during surgery linked to higher risk of organ damage: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A large US study has found that giving patients excess levels of oxygen during surgery is associated with a higher risk of subsequent kidney, heart, and lung injury.
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Study reveals that diet can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 10 pe
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A healthy diet is one important lifestyle strategy for lowering CVD risk factors, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and ultimately preventing atherosclerotic heart disease, or the hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by fatty buildup, which can lead to heart attac
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Study finds ultra-sensitive optical sensor helps to reduce hydrogen's risk
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A crucial element in the pursuit of sustainable and clean energy is hydrogen. However, this transformation confronts considerable challenges because the gas is explosive when coupled with air. Being able to spot hydrogen leaks as soon as possible is crucial.
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17-year-old Ahmedabad girl Meha Parekh is helping women become insured
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 30 (ANI/PNN): The importance of life insurance for ensuring financial security is well-known, but the penetration of life insurance in the country remains abysmally low at just over 3 per cent. The huge financial risks women are exposed to due to lack of
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Research reveals how women can reduce risk of hip fracture
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Increasing their intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research.
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For small kidney cancers, freezing better option than heat treatment
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
For patients with early-stage renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) that measure between 3 and 4 centimeters, a procedure that destroys the cancer by freezing - called cryoablation - yields a lower-risk of cancer-related death compared to heat-based thermal ablation, reports a preliminary study in T
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European Union adopts new legislation to strengthen cybersecurity
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Amid increased cyberattacks, European Union has adopted the new revised Network and Information Systems directive (NIS2) to strengthen the EU's cybersecurity work. These new rules are part of wider actions to build the EU's resilience against physical and digital risks.
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Blood test can predict metastasis risk in melanoma: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women. It is estimated that 68,130 people in the United States were diagnosed in 2010, and 8,700 died.
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Researchers find single chest X-ray predicts risk of heart attack
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Study found that single X-ray that predicts the 10-year probability of dying from a heart attack or stroke caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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Shaking less salt on food could reduce heart disease risk: Research
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Even among those following a DASH-style diet, beha
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Pakistan's default risk at 'dangerous levels': PML-N leader Miftah Ismail
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Miftah Ismail stressed that the priority of the finance minister should not be on making "imports cheaper and export harder."
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