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Wellness August 21, 2020

Afraid of the dark? You might fear this more: Artificial light in the bedroom tied to weight gain in women

Leaving artificial light on while sleeping at night may be a risk factor for obesity and weight gain in women, a large, prospective cohort study found.  Any kind of artificial light exposure at night was correlated with a 19% higher relative risk of…

Cancer August 10, 2020

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Leisure-time physical activity linked to lower cancer risk

Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Charles E. Matthews, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues…

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Both blood pressure numbers key to pinpointing heart attack, stroke risk in young adults

High blood pressure of any kind in young adults increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events, according to new findings that shed light on an issue experts say has been understudied.   High blood pressure is defined as…

Wellness July 30, 2020

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Fruit and vegetable intake and bones: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Although intake of fruits and vegetables seems to have a protective effect on bone metabolism, its effect on fractures remains uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS looks at the role of fruit and vegetable on bone health.…

COVID-19 Mental Health July 24, 2020

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Projected increases in suicide in Canada as a consequence of COVID-19

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately one-third of the global population was under some form of lockdown or quarantine. The impact of the containment measures on the global economy is projected to dwarf the macroeconomic impact of the 2008-09 financial…

Wellness July 24, 2020

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Coconut oil increases bad cholesterol

Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol level is an established risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. Contrary to current claims that coconut oil can benefit cardiovascular health, a new study combining 16 published research…

ALS Diseases Oral Health July 9, 2020

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ALS biomarkers found in teeth

Mount Sinai scientists have identified biological markers present in childhood that relate to the degenerative and often fatal neurological disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a study published in the Annals of Clinical and…

Addictions Alcohol July 6, 2020

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Heavy drinking among middle-aged women: A sobering issue

Alcohol use disorder and binge drinking is on the rise among middle-aged women in the last decade, and clinicians need to be more aware of this condition in their clients, an expert said here. The gap in alcohol use between men and…

Wellness June 29, 2020

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With adult acne, you are what you eat

Dietary habits -- particularly fats and carbs -- were associated with risk of acne in adults, a French study found. Looking at daily dietary records of nearly 25,000 individuals, consumption of one portion of fatty and sugary food per day was tied…

Cancer Diseases June 22, 2020

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Melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Biologic therapies are widely prescribed immunomodulatory agents. There are concerns that compared with treatment with conventional systemic therapy, long-term biologic treatment for common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, namely inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriasis, may be associated with increased risk…

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