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Early marriage may lead to unsafe drinking behavior by those with higher genetic risk
The finding follows previous research that found marriage protects against risky alcohol use and moderates genetic influences on alcohol outcomes,…
Lifetime discrimination may increase risk of hypertension among African Americans
Lifetime discrimination is a chronic stressor that may increase the risk for hypertension also known as high blood pressure, in…
Study identifies the mechanism by which eating fish reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
A study by researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and Harvard Medical School has found that consuming omega…
Small risk of muscle and bone problems in babies of mothers who took common thrush treatment
Pregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a…
Many healthcare workers face risk for poor outcomes with COVID-19
More than one-quarter of health care workers with patient contact are at risk for poor outcomes from COVID-19, according to…
Chronic conditions worsen coronavirus risk: How to manage them amid the pandemic
Amid the stress and confusion of coronavirus shutdowns and social distancing orders, it can seem to older patients as though…
Risk factors for carrying pneumonia-causing bacteria revealed
New research has uncovered the risk factors for Fijians carrying a pneumonia-causing bacteria. The collaborative study, led by the Murdoch…
Early-life mortality risk higher in ART-conceived children
(HealthDay)—Compared with children who are naturally conceived, children who are conceived via assisted reproductive techniques (ART) may be at increased…
Immune therapy reduces risk of recurrence in aggressive breast cancer
An immune therapy for the most aggressive form of breast cancer can substantially reduce the risk of the disease returning,…