People living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who have a history of severe immunosuppression and at least one copy of the Alzheimer’s disease-related gene…
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Risk factors for opioid relapse differ between men and women
Fatal drug overdoses—two-thirds of which involve opioids—have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recently reported that overdose deaths have surged to 81,000 over…
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Research finds new link between personality and risk of death
Ground-breaking research led by University of Limerick has revealed for the first time that the immune system directly links personality to long-term risk of death….
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Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy linked to childhood asthma risk
Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy may be linked to a heightened risk of childhood asthma, suggests research published online in the…
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Mouth cancer: Having a difficulty swallowing food could be an indication of the disease
Mouth cancer: What are the causes and symptoms? Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, can develop on the surface of the tongue, the inside…
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How you cook bacon could partially lower cancer risk
Bacon is a much-loved, comforting breakfast item—during the global pandemic, sales have surged in the US and the UK. But while bacon may be delicious,…
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COVID-19: Online tool identifies patients at highest risk of deterioration
A new risk-stratification tool which can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in adults hospitalised with COVID-19 has been developed by researchers from the UK…
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Cardiovascular risk up with metabolic syndrome in psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is prevalent among patients with psoriasis and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in…
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College football players underestimate risk of injury and concussion
College football players may underestimate their risk of injury and concussion, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open. Christine Baugh, Ph.D.,…
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Chest pain risk assessment may reduce treatment disparities
The use of a standardized tool for assessing the risk of serious outcomes in patients with chest pain was associated with women at high risk…
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