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New risk category defined for dangerous lung and heart condition | Moves in Medicine

New risk category defined for dangerous lung and heart condition | Moves in Medicine

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (WPVI) — Blood clots are always cause for concern. When clots develop in the arteries of the lungs, they can lead to a dangerous condition called CTEPH. Now, a Philadelphia hospital has discovered that some women face a higher risk. Early last year, Maurice Clark felt something was amiss. “Fatigue and erratic breathing whenever I did something …

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Harvard research finds eating breakfast late linked to ‘increased risk of death’; All you need to know (and do)

Harvard research finds eating breakfast late linked to ‘increased risk of death’; All you need to know (and do)

Experts often say it while emphasizing the importance of a nutritious breakfast: Eat breakfast like a king! Why so? Because the first meal of the day replenishes glucose levels, boosting energy and alertness after an overnight fast. It also kickstarts your metabolism, improves focus and memory, helps regulate blood sugar and appetite to prevent overeating later in the day, and …

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Your Valdobbiadene Is at Risk of Shattering!

Your Valdobbiadene Is at Risk of Shattering!

Did you buy any Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene at Coscto in the past year? You might want to be careful with that bottle. It could shatter for absolutely no discernible reason. Costco has sent out a warning to consumers who’ve purchased the Prosecco Valdobbiadene, a sparkling white wine, because the company says, “there is a risk of unopened bottles shattering, …

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This Food Increases Dementia Risk, Scientists Prove After 15-Year Study

This Food Increases Dementia Risk, Scientists Prove After 15-Year Study

A groundbreaking 15-year study has confirmed what many nutritionists have long suspected: diet plays a critical role in how the brain and body age, especially when it comes to the onset of dementia and other chronic illnesses. “Our results show how important diet is in influencing the development of multimorbidity in ageing populations,” said Adrián Carballo-Casla, co-author of the study …

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Gestational Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, ADH…

Gestational Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, ADH…

A meta-analysis of nearly 50 scientific studies suggests that gestational diabetes—a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—may have long-term consequences not only for mothers’ health but also for their children’s brain development. The research, being presented next week at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, combined results from more than …

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‘Your fear is well-founded’: How human activities have raised the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme

‘Your fear is well-founded’: How human activities have raised the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park. Your fear is well-founded. Tick-borne diseases are the most prevalent vector-borne diseases — those transmitted by living organisms — in the United States. Each tick feeds on multiple animals throughout its life, absorbing viruses and bacteria along the way …

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The very common medical test that doctors now fear is behind the surge in thyroid cancer in young people… and why women are most at risk

The very common medical test that doctors now fear is behind the surge in thyroid cancer in young people… and why women are most at risk

Just 31 and in good health, Jess Cain was horrified to discover a small lump in her neck, which she had thought little of, was cancer. The special needs teacher felt well, with no symptoms, and went to the doctor only after a massage therapist spotted the growth and urged her to get it checked. Expecting reassurance, she was instead …

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