Longer exposure to obesity linked to high diabetes risk
New York,Researchers have found that longer and sustained exposure to obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes....
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Pregnant teens more likely to have poor mental health
Toronto, Researchers have found that women who get pregnant during their teenage years are more likely to fall victim to poverty, have poorer mental health and have higher rates of substance use.
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Caffeine may offset health risks of diets high in fat, sugar
New York, Caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides, researchers have found....
Want to live longer? visit museums, art galleries
Regular visit to museums, art galleries, theatres or concerts is linked to a longer life, researchers have found.
And the more often people engage with the arts, the lower their risk of death, according to the study published in the journal The BMJ....
Obesity linked to higher dementia risk: Study
Over weight people, please take note. Researchers have found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet and lack of exercise are not.
"Some previous studies have suggested poor diet or a lack of exercise may ...
Teenagers using anxiety drugs on rise: Study
The number of teenagers taking and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications, has risen dramatically over the past decade, researchers have warned.
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New wearable device can help millions with swallowing problems
Scientists have developed a new wearable monitoring device that will make treatments easier and more affordable for the millions of people with swallowing disorders.
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Sleep disturbance linked to migraine risk: Study
Researchers have found that nearly half of all patients who suffer migraines report sleep disturbance as a trigger for their headaches.
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Flu might protect you from the common cold: Study
Researchers have found that people who suffered from influenza were 70 per cent less likely to have acquired rhinoviruses, or the common cold.
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Good diet may avert nutritional problems in cancer patients
Head and neck cancer patients who eat foods high in antioxidants and other micronutrients prior to diagnosis may reduce their risks of developing chronic nutrition impact symptoms up to one year after being diagnosed with head or neck cancer.
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