Genes or Lifestyle? How a Person Becomes Obese Could Influence Heart Health
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that being overweight or obese can increase health risks. But a new study finds that the reasons why a person is obese may have some impact on heart disease risk. Specifically, being obese be…
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‘Morning after’ antibiotics might prevent common STDs. Taking a common antibiotic within 72 hours of unprotected sex cut the chances of a sexually transmitted bacterial infection in high-risk groups, researchers found. Read moreRace could matter when…
Learn MoreYour Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems — from snoring to sleeping too much or too little — may be associated with elevated stroke risk, researchers say.Snorting during sleep, having poor quality of sleep and sleep apnea may also be…
Learn MoreMosquito Spit: It Could Weaken People’s Defense Against Dengue
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new discovery explains why deadly mosquito-borne dengue viruses are so easily transmitted: The answer may lie in the insect’s saliva.The saliva of mosquitoes infected with dengue viruses contains a substan…
Learn MoreRacial, Ethnic Minorities With Parkinson Disease Have Worse HRQoL
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with Parkinson disease (PD), racial and ethnic minorities have worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than White patients, according to a study published online April 5 in Neurology.Danie…
Learn MoreTargeted Ultrasound Alone Found to Be Accurate Breast Imaging Modality
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women aged 30 years or older with focal breast complaints, targeted ultrasound (US) is an accurate breast imaging modality, according to a study published online April 4 in Radiology.Linda Appelman, M.D…
Learn MorePhysical Activity, Sleep Duration Linked to Mortality
WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity (PA) and sleep duration are associated with mortality risk, with a higher volume of PA and meeting recommended moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) guidelines attenuating the adverse effects of …
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