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Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

A study by Rutgers Health experts of more than 31 million hospital records shows that infertility treatment patients were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease in the year after delivery.

16 May 2024

Children can boost vaccination rates by educating their grandparents

Whether a health education intervention offered to Chinese college students will increase severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccinations.

14 May 2024

Landmark study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

A landmark study by the DZD, published in 'The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology', sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

13 May 2024

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children.

13 May 2024

Yogic practices enhance heart health and functional capacity in heart failure patients

Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Perspective delves into the rising threat of the MPX virus

Scientist at NIAID reviews the escalating global prevalence of the MPX virus, detailing its biology and transmission modes, and the urgent need for comprehensive research to understand and control its spread effectively.

13 May 2024

Questions about childhood weight can help identify increased mortality risk in adults with obesity

Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal weight, plumper or thinner as a child when attending a doctor's appointment as an adult might appear like a very strange question to ask, but new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that such questions can help identify increased mortality risk in adults living with obesity.

13 May 2024

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes to significant decreases in longevity at the population level.

11 May 2024

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is surrounded by trees and shoreline. It offers the kind of quiet that only an island can provide. Except when the Growlers fly.

10 May 2024

Youth-onset diabetes linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

Young people with diabetes may have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a new study by researchers in the Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

8 May 2024

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.

8 May 2024

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

8 May 2024

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

A new analysis revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, such as fentanyl and xylazine, in counterfeit pills that had been circulating in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply.

7 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -; some leading to hospitalization -; highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

University of Bristol study shows GP data's role in understanding insomnia symptoms

GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown.

7 May 2024

Increase in sedentary time from childhood associated with progressing heart enlargement

An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused progressing heart enlargement, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk.

7 May 2024

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

A new screening algorithm for preeclampsia combining maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers may better predict the majority of preeclampsia cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, when it may still be preventable, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 May 2024

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

6 May 2024

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

3 May 2024

Epidemiology News and Research

Infertility treatment linked to higher postpartum heart disease risk

Children can boost vaccination rates by educating their grandparents

Landmark study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

Yogic practices enhance heart health and functional capacity in heart failure patients

Perspective delves into the rising threat of the MPX virus

Questions about childhood weight can help identify increased mortality risk in adults with obesity

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Youth-onset diabetes linked to higher Alzheimer's risk

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

University of Bristol study shows GP data's role in understanding insomnia symptoms

Increase in sedentary time from childhood associated with progressing heart enlargement

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

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