Heart attacks usually happen when the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked by buildup of fat,
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Smoking only in early pregnancy still puts baby at risk
(HealthDay)—While quitting smoking during the first trimester slightly decreases the risk for low birth weight in newborns, any duration of
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New insight into how a genetic change increases the risk of schizophrenia
In the human genome, small sections of DNA have been found to be duplicated (copied) or deleted in a small
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Wildfire smoke worsens coronavirus risk, putting firefighters in extra danger
As summer approaches, two forces of nature are on a collision course, and wildland firefighters will be caught in the
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Traditional vegetable diet lowers the risk of premature babies
It turns out we should follow our parent’s advice when we’re thinking about becoming parents ourselves, with a study finding
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Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk
Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining
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The coronavirus shutdown puts birth control and contraception at risk
The NHS is understandably under massive pressure during these uncertain times of coronavirus, with hospitals struggling to test the number
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Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to heightened risk of childhood anxieties
Persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life are linked to a heightened risk of developing childhood anxieties
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Vitamin D deficiency: Could lacking the vitamin increase your risk of getting coronavirus?
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps the body to absorb calcium, which helps to strengthen and maintain healthy
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Young cancer survivors face higher risk of severe health problems in later life than the general population
Cancer survivors who are diagnosed during adolescence or early adulthood (age 15-20 years) are at increased risk of premature death
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