Waist size better predictor of atrial fibrillation in men, finds study Hina Zahid20 May 2021 3:30 AM GMTBody mass index may be more helpful in predicting the risk of a common type of irregular heartbeat in women, while waist size may better predict that...
Excess Belly Fat May Predict Atrial Fibrillation, Finds Study MD Bureau4 May 2021 4:45 AM GMTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent sustained cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice and, its prevalence is increasing. In a recent study,...
Can genetics predict bothersome hot flashes? Hina Zahid29 April 2021 2:15 AM GMTCLEVELAND, Ohio - Hot flashes are a hallmark of the menopause transition. Yet, they don't strike with the same frequency or severity for all women. A...
Underweight and overweight women at higher risk of successive miscarriages Hina Zahid20 April 2021 12:30 AM GMTA new study has shown that underweight and overweight women are at a significantly higher risk of experiencing recurrent miscarriages compared to...
Obesity linked to heavy periods and impaired womb repair: Study Hina Zahid11 April 2021 4:33 PM GMTObesity is linked to heavier periods and may be caused by delayed repair of the womb lining, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrino...
Slow walking increases mortality risk due to COVID-19 Hina Zahid20 March 2021 2:47 AM GMTSLOW walkers are almost four times more likely to die from COVID-19, and have over twice the risk of contracting a severe version of the virus,...
Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood Hina Zahid4 March 2021 3:49 PM GMTA birthweight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, finds research published in the online...
Exposure to nighttime artificial lights linked to elevated thyroid cancer risk: Study Hina Zahid9 Feb 2021 1:45 AM GMTPeople living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The finding comes...
High insulin levels during childhood linked to mental health problems later, finds study Hina Zahid16 Jan 2021 3:00 PM GMTResearchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which...
Popular weight-loss surgery in teenagers weakens bones Hina Zahid25 Nov 2020 7:00 AM GMTChildhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years,' said lead investigator Miriam A. Bredella, M.D.,...
Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of metastatic or fatal cancer: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Nov 2020 4:00 AM GMTResearchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found in a new study that vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk of metastatic or fatal cancer. ...
Poor nutrition in school years linked to stunted growth,childhood obesity: Lancet Hina Zahid6 Nov 2020 11:06 AM GMTA new global analysis led by Imperial College London has revealed that school-aged children's' height and weight, which are indicators of their health ...
