Exposure to air pollution increases the risk for blood clots that commonly occur in the leg veins, a new study suggests.
Men who have low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk of heart attack, suggests new research.
Bariatric surgery for morbidly obese decreases the risk of developing cancer by up to 80 percent, according to new research. Obesity affects the body in multiple ways, so a single hypothesis cannot ...
... bone strength, at the heel. Researchers added in risk factors such as age, history of fractures or a recent ... (76.3 percent) were considered higher risk.
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... 's examination for subtle problems such as reduced reflexes or unstable posture could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of death or stroke, researchers said on Monday.
... the University of Washington School of Medicine, states, "In the current study, we focused on preexisting psychiatric risk factors for postpartum suicide attempts resulting in hospitalization. Most ...
Inhaling incense fumes over long periods increases the risk of developing cancers of the respiratory tract, a finding that applies to Asian populations worldwide, researchers warn.
Giving Epsom salts to women at risk of preterm delivery cut the rate of cerebral palsy in their babies by nearly half, according to a study. Questions on the best way to apply the treatment remain.
... lung medication used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchitis may slightly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from coronary disease, researchers said Tuesday.
Feeding infants fish before they reach nine months of age may help reduce their risk of developing eczema, a Swedish study suggests.
People who take extended sick leave from work may be at a higher risk of dying early, a finding that could help doctors identify life-threatening problems sooner.
Pregnant women who are part of an Asian-white couple face an increased risk of gestational diabetes as compared with couples in which both partners are white, according to a new study.
Giving children free prescription drug samples is a marketing tool that may be unsafe, according to a study published Monday.
The pneumonia vaccine not only prevents the bacterial infection but the shot also seems to dramatically lower the risk of heart attacks in adults, a new Canadian study suggests.
... as Aspirin and ibuprofen may help reduce the risk of some breast cancers, but it's too soon to suggest taking the pills as a prevention strategy, according to a Canadian researcher who led the study.
