A new study from Lund University and Region Skåne in Sweden indicates that potency-enhancing PDE5 inhibitor drugs have an anti-cancer
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CDC predicts outbreak this month of rare childhood paralysis linked to virus
Starting this month, the United States should expect an outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a form of childhood paralysis
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Poor sleep quality linked to multiple chronic conditions
When clinicians focus on lifestyle changes to manage and prevent multiple chronic conditions, they will often ask patients about their
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Higher BPA levels linked to more asthma symptoms in children
Children in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore tended to have more asthma symptoms when levels of the synthetic chemical BPA (Bisphenol
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Concussion linked to heightened risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Concussion is linked to a heightened risk of subsequent hyperactivity disorder, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as mood and
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Jet aircraft exhaust linked to preterm births
A study from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health has found that pregnant women exposed to high levels of
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Cardiovascular risk factors linked to faster cognitive decline in midlife
(HealthDay)—Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are associated with accelerated cognitive decline in midlife, according to a study published online July 15
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Meeting recommended weekly physical activity levels linked to lower risk of death
Adults who meet recommended weekly physical activity levels have a lower risk of death, finds a US study published by
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Disrupted circadian rhythms linked to later Parkinson’s diagnoses
Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more
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Study: Nearly 16% of Illinois COVID-19 cases linked to spread from Chicago jail
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, coronavirus has spread quickly through jails and prisons in cities across the country—including in Chicago, where
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