LONDON, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) — Britain is experiencing an unusually early start to its winter flu season, with a marked rise in cases among children and increasing activity across other age groups, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said…
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Your DNA could reveal a hidden heart attack risk: Scientists uncover the genetic code behind high cholesterol |
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the first comprehensive genetic resource to identify people at risk of dangerously high cholesterol and heart disease, even if their cholesterol levels appear normal. The…
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
Individuals diagnosed with
chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) are at a moderately increased risk of multiple cardiovascular diseases, with conduction disorders showing the most consistent and significant association, according to a study…Continue Reading
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The effect of strabismus surgery on the quality of life in children and adolescents | BMC Ophthalmology
In our study, significant improvements were observed in emotional, social, and school-related domains of HRQOL among the cases, whereas physical functionality remained unchanged. The HRQOL quality of life scale can be used to evaluate the effects…
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Mathematical Model Forecasts Diabetes Complications 15 Years Out, Confirms Legacy Effect of Early Control
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a comprehensive mathematical model that predicts diabetes complications up to 15 years in advance, offering clinicians a powerful new tool to understand how early treatment decisions shape…
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Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, washing over U.S.
A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States — sending greater numbers of babies and toddlers to the hospital, recent data show.
The onset of RSV comes as the country heads into the…
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Cutting sleep drug usage among older adults could reduce falls, result in economic savings, study finds
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3 years old, including speech delays, autism, motor disorders, and other developmental delays, according to new…
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Stressful Family Changes in Early Childhood Could Increase Psoriasis Risk
Early childhood stressors such as divorce could increase the risk of a child developing psoriasis later in life, according to
a study published last month in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Specifically, stressful changes before the…Continue Reading
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Flu, COVID, and Other Viral Infections Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
The risk of heart attack or stroke spikes in the weeks following a bout of flu or COVID-19, according to new research.
People are four times more likely to have a heart attack in the month after having the flu, and five times more likely to have a…
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