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Incident atrial fibrillation appears to heighten dementia risk | ScienceDaily
People with a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common irregular heart rhythm, have a modestly higher risk of developing dementia than...
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New study shows some plant-based diets may raise heart disease risk | ScienceDaily
Researchers tracking over 63,000 adults found that high-quality, minimally processed plant foods significantly reduce cardiovascular risk. But when those plant...
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This common gout drug may slash heart attack and stroke risk | ScienceDaily
A major new study reveals that treating gout may do far more than ease painful joint flare-ups—it could also protect the heart. Researchers found that patients...
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Neighborhood stress may impact kids' brains -- and increase depression risk | ScienceDaily
Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods -- areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources -- are at...
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“Marine darkwaves”: Hidden ocean blackouts are putting sealife at risk | ScienceDaily
Scientists have identified a newly recognized threat lurking beneath the ocean’s surface: sudden episodes of underwater darkness that can last days or even...
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The type of carbs you eat may affect dementia risk | ScienceDaily
Carbohydrates don’t just fuel the body—they may also influence how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets high in fast-acting carbs that...
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Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk | ScienceDaily
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study found major drops in depression,...
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Blood test may rule out future dementia risk | ScienceDaily
Researchers have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults...
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Eating more fruits and vegetables tied to unexpected lung cancer risk | ScienceDaily
A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be linked to a higher risk of lung...
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This popular diet was linked to a much lower stroke risk | ScienceDaily
A long-term study found that women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet had a much lower risk of stroke. The strongest benefits were seen in women who ate...
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Gut microbes may mediate the link between drinking sugary beverages and diabetes risk | ScienceDaily
It's well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is unclear. Now researchers show that...
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A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early | ScienceDaily
A routine blood marker tied to inflammation may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years in advance. Scientists found that higher neutrophil levels—part of the body’s...
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke | ScienceDaily
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart...
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Simple test could better predict your risk of heart disease | ScienceDaily
A massive study of 200,000 people shows that counting the actual number of cholesterol-carrying particles (apoB) predicts heart attack risk far better than the...
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Climate change increases the risk of simultaneous wildfires | ScienceDaily
Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world. This is due partly to specific weather conditions -- known as fire weather --...
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This popular supplement may increase risk of birth defects, study finds | ScienceDaily
A new study reveals that high doses of antioxidants—often seen as harmless or beneficial—may actually impact future generations. Male mice given common...
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Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans | ScienceDaily
Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs — it could also increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a sweeping study of nearly 28 million...
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Songbirds' great risk results in great genetic reward | ScienceDaily
Songbirds who make the arduous flight from their nesting sites in northern boreal forests to warm, southern climates in the winter may be rewarded for their...
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Thinking about God inspires risk-taking for believers, study finds | ScienceDaily
Does thinking about faith make religious people more likely to take leaps? A new study says yes, finding that participants were more likely to take risks when...
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Sleepless nights may raise dementia risk by 40%, Mayo Clinic reveals | ScienceDaily
Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles...
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Pesticide exposure linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study | ScienceDaily
A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on...
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Ultra-processed foods linked to 47% higher risk of heart attack and stroke | ScienceDaily
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the American diet, and researchers are finding alarming consequences. Using national health data, scientists found that...
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Beneficial prenatal vitamins to reduce risk of infant death | ScienceDaily
Researchers publish landmark analysis on the impacts of prenatal vitamins on mothers and newborns.
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Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31% | ScienceDaily
A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be changing the rules of heart disease prevention. Researchers found that evolocumab, typically used for people who...
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Doing this throughout life may cut Alzheimer’s risk by 38% | ScienceDaily
A lifetime of mental stimulation—like reading, writing, and learning new skills—may help protect the brain as we age. People with the highest levels of...
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This common vaccine cuts heart risk nearly in half in new study | ScienceDaily
A shingles vaccine might double as a powerful heart protector. In people already at high risk, it cut major cardiac events by 46% and deaths by an impressive...
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Fathers face rising depression risk a year after baby arrives | ScienceDaily
New fathers appear to have fewer mental health diagnoses during pregnancy and the early months after birth. But that early stability does not last. About a...
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Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later | ScienceDaily
Children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older, new research shows. The study provides the...
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Blind to the burn: Misconceptions about skin cancer risk in the US | ScienceDaily
Experiencing five or more severe sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases the risk of melanoma by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer by 68%. This study is...
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Scientists found 3 simple tweaks that cut diabetes risk by 31% | ScienceDaily
A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus...
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Losing a parent may increase children's risk of being bullied | ScienceDaily
A new study surveyed 21,000 children in China and found that the association between parental bereavement and school bullying varied by sex of the child and...
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Hundreds of millions at risk as river deltas sink faster than rising seas | ScienceDaily
Many of the world’s largest river deltas—home to hundreds of millions of people—are sinking faster than rising seas, according to a sweeping global study....
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Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study | ScienceDaily
A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common...
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Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people | ScienceDaily
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that...
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Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that cuts diabetes risk by 31% | ScienceDaily
Spanish researchers found that combining a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet with exercise and professional support cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31%....
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This popular supplement may increase risk of birth defects, study finds | ScienceDaily
A new study reveals that high doses of antioxidants—often seen as harmless or beneficial—may actually impact future generations. Male mice given common...
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Achilles’ heel of high-risk multiple myeloma | ScienceDaily
Chromosomal abnormalities are found in most multiple myeloma (MM) patients. While myeloma patients have generally benefited from the advancement of treatment...
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