Tag Archives: risk

Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is “unsustainable”. BBC News

The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase’s adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency. BBC News

Andrea Berry was aware she had high blood pressure but had no idea this put her at risk. BBC News

[ People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source link

[ Depression in old age could be an early sign of serious brain disease, a new study says. Source link

[ A study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool has found that spikes in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Source link

[ Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its progression. Source link

[ Scientists have discovered that blocking a key cellular enzyme thought to protect against fatty liver disease may instead increase the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer as we age. Source link

Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes. BBC News

[ It is well known that obesity typically leads to inflammation and dysfunction of fat tissue that increases the risk of developing metabolic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Source link

[ Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. Source link

[ To assess a patient’s overall well-being and identify potential health risks, clinicians routinely ask questions on a wide range of topics, such as car seats, mental health, diet, sexual activity, alcohol, exercise and smoking. Source link

[ Ozempic and Wegovy might help people avoid colon cancer as well as promote weight loss or control diabetes, a new study says. Source link

[ The maternal microbiome and immune system have both independent and synergistic effects on fetal brain health—changes in the mother’s immune system have been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Source link

[ When hospitalized for COVID-19, pregnant women—and their eventual newborn children—have a higher risk of complications, according to a Michigan Medicine study. Source link

[ The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology. Source link

[ Chronic kidney disease (CKD) severity is associated with an increased risk for gastroparesis, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Source link

[ Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter like PM2.5 components in polluted air can not only cause respiratory diseases, but also increase the risk of depression in older people, especially in those living with preexisting heart, metabolic and neurological conditions. Source link

[ Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season. Source link

[ Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes. Source link