Physically demanding jobs raise heart disease risk for hypertensive women
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Flu risk: cover your cough at Superbowl celebrations
Smart’ lens could predict risk of glaucoma progression
A new study reveals how a “smart” contact lens can help identify which patients with glaucoma – a leading cause of blindness – are most likely to experience disease progression.
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Could brain size predict risk of cognitive impairment?
disease and cognitive impairment can seriously affect a person’s ability to perform their daily activities, but only 45% of people with Alzheimer’s or their caregivers are told of their diagnosis. Now, a new study suggests larger brain size could herald a reduced risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia
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number of moles on right arm could predict risk of deadly skin cancer
The number of moles on one’s right arm could be used to predict the risk of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London in the UK.
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Sugary drinks raise risk of heart attack, heart disease
Half the American population consume sugar-sweetened drinks every day, despite compelling evidence that they lead to excess weight gain and an increased risk of disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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