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Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factor

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Rush.

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Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

JUNE 4, 2024

Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to recent projections. At least 6 in 10 U.S. trillion price tag in direct and indirect costs.

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Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

MARCH 27, 2024

Researchers have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

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About 182 million children in poor nations lack nurture; pollution, climate change risk factors: Study

The Hindu

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Child development is also affected by air pollution, climate change, and exposure to chemicals, which are emerging environmental risk factors, said an international team, including researchers from the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), New Delhi.

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New genetic risk factors for depression identified across global populations

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity.

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Addressing cardiovascular risk factors in emerging adulthood

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 26, 2025

Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Journal of the (..)

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Twin study is first to reveal common genetic risk factors for PTSD and migraine

Frontiers

JUNE 22, 2021

It reveals epigenetic changes that are shared by PTSD and migraine, suggesting that similar environmental risk factors are at play in both conditions. Those who live with PTSD are also more likely to experience migraine headaches, suggesting common risk factors for these conditions.

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Study links GERD to increased cardiovascular risk factors

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A recent study published in the Journal of Translational Internal Medicine ([link] reveals significant insights into the broader impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on cardiovascular health.

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Diet is main risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults, new study suggests

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat.

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A network outcome analysis of psychological risk factors driving suicide risk in emergency department patients

Nature Mental Health

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 20 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-025-00389-4 In this article, the authors share data suggesting that different psychological factors uniquely predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors: lack of belongingness predicts ideation, fearlessness predicts planning, and hopelessness predicts attempts.

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Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A systematic review reveals chronic pulmonary aspergillosis mortality is driven by age and underlying conditions, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.

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With tuberculosis (TB) on the rise again, how can we prevent further spread?

UK Health Security

MARCH 24, 2025

An array of factors such as awareness and geographical access to healthcare services, language and cultural barriers, and lack of support to attend screening appointments can all play a part. Consequently, 25% of individuals with TB and social risk factors do not complete treatment within the expected duration.

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Addressing childhood abuse could prevent firearm violence later in life

Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Involvement within the child welfare system may also be a risk factor for gun violence, according to the report. They can cover the population-level risks and patterns of child abuse and explore how a person who was abused later faced problems with violence.

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Professor Receives $29M NIH Grant to Study Dementia Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.

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Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy

Science Daily - Public Health

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.

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Women with pre-eclampsia face early onset of cardiovascular risk factors

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 4, 2025

Women who have experienced pre-eclampsia have accelerated accumulation of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors compared with women who had pregnancies without pre-eclampsia according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 24, 2025

Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer.

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Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 12, 2025

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). These findings pave the way for personalized reproductive healthcare and targeted treatments based on genetic risk.

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Research reveals key parental risk factors for child abuse

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 3, 2025

Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioural impacts later in life.

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Covid-19 may raise risk of developing multiple sclerosis

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Covid-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by new research at örebro University and örebro University Hospital, Sweden.

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Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 20, 2025

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women's sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as a hidden epidemic in China with a higher incidence in rural areas compared to urban ones.

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Genetic risk factor linked to increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus' ability to invade human cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that spreads COVID-19.

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Study identifies 17 modifiable risk factors shared between stroke, dementia, and depression

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 3, 2025

Age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, and late-life depression are a debilitating part of growing older, but people can lower their risk of these diseases through behavioral and lifestyle changes.

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Study uncovers genetic risk factors for heart failure

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

AUGUST 24, 2023

A global team of scientists conducted one of the largest genetic association studies on heart failure to date. Using genomic data from over 90,000 heart failure patients and more than a million controls, the team identified 39 genetic mutations associated with heart failure, 18 of which had not been reported previously.

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Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 6, 2025

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

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Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Air pollution is a key environmental risk factor for autism, influencing neurodevelopment through neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and epigenetic changes.

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Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

News Medical Health Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors accelerate brain volume loss, with males experiencing earlier and more significant impacts, highlighting the importance of early interventions to prevent neurodegeneration.

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Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

JULY 1, 2024

Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty. Other genes can directly affect age of puberty, some with profound effects.

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Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Children who experienced sugar restrictions during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to 35% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and as much as 20% less risk of hypertension as adults. The researchers used contemporary data from the U.K. just before and after the end of wartime sugar rationing.

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Alarming cardiovascular disease statistics highlighted in 2025 report

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 27, 2025

Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on the rise, according the data reported in the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

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Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study.

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Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk factors up to two years of age.

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Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 3, 2025

A study reveals how gender and race influence food insecurity's impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors among U.S. Key findings and implications.

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'A hearty debate' concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

JUNE 25, 2024

A review article of the available studies directly comparing the impact of plant-based and animal-based meats consistently suggests that the plant-based alternatives improve cardiovascular risk factors.

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Air pollution linked to increased hospital admissions for respiratory infections

News Medical Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Novel study reveals how aging immune system fuels cancer growth, potentially opening new avenues for prevention

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A novel study addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

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Machine Learning Could Slash Car Accident Casualties in Coming Years

Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In addition to helping reduce the risks of accidents, they can also help attorneys like Brian White make better cases by identifying negligent risk factors on the part of the other party in car accident litigation. They learn to identify numerous risk factors and alert the driver.

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Data from all 50 states shows early onset breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Does place of exposure matter?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

women under 40 vary by geography and supports incorporating location information with established risk factors into risk prediction, improving the ability to identify groups of younger women at higher risk for early-onset breast cancer. Breast cancer incidence trends in U.S.

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Eating greater quantities of red meat may increase risk of dementia

News Medical Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

Red meat consumption is an established risk factor for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

News Medical Health Sciences

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Identification of six cancer susceptibility genes offers new insights into genetic risk factors, potentially enhancing early detection and treatment strategies.

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New research center investigates corporate influence on public health

Environmental Health News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Scientists say corporate-driven risks contribute to rising rates of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Key quote: This shift, which has dramatically changed in the last 20 years, is due to corporate-produced risk factors.

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Routine health checks for heart disease risk did not recover fully after the pandemic

News Medical Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

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Rural communities face higher rates of heart disease and risk factors

News Medical Health Sciences

APRIL 1, 2025

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uncovered higher rates of heart disease and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas and the factors that likely drive these differences.

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Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factor

Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

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Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

About 182 million children in poor nations lack nurture; pollution, climate change risk factors: Study

New genetic risk factors for depression identified across global populations

Addressing cardiovascular risk factors in emerging adulthood

Twin study is first to reveal common genetic risk factors for PTSD and migraine

Study links GERD to increased cardiovascular risk factors

Diet is main risk factor for colon cancer in younger adults, new study suggests

A network outcome analysis of psychological risk factors driving suicide risk in emergency department patients

Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

With tuberculosis (TB) on the rise again, how can we prevent further spread?

Addressing childhood abuse could prevent firearm violence later in life

Professor Receives $29M NIH Grant to Study Dementia Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment

Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy

Women with pre-eclampsia face early onset of cardiovascular risk factors

Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Research reveals key parental risk factors for child abuse

Covid-19 may raise risk of developing multiple sclerosis

Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Genetic risk factor linked to increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study identifies 17 modifiable risk factors shared between stroke, dementia, and depression

Study uncovers genetic risk factors for heart failure

Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk

Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain

Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease

Alarming cardiovascular disease statistics highlighted in 2025 report

Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk

Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

'A hearty debate' concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat

Air pollution linked to increased hospital admissions for respiratory infections

Novel study reveals how aging immune system fuels cancer growth, potentially opening new avenues for prevention

Machine Learning Could Slash Car Accident Casualties in Coming Years

Data from all 50 states shows early onset breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Does place of exposure matter?

Eating greater quantities of red meat may increase risk of dementia

Study identifies six cancer susceptibility genes

New research center investigates corporate influence on public health

Routine health checks for heart disease risk did not recover fully after the pandemic

Rural communities face higher rates of heart disease and risk factors

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