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why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia? why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia? Credit: Shutterstock In Australia, more than 1.1 million people currently have type 2 diabetes. A host of potential complications associated with the disease mean …

High-strain exercise linked to very early pregnancy loss High-strain exercise linked to very early pregnancy loss Lindsey Russo is a Ph.D. student in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Credit: UMass Amherst In women with a history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity were associated with a …

Right ventricular dilation linked to mortality in COVID-19 Right ventricular dilation linked to mortality in COVID-19 (HealthDay)—Right ventricular dilation is associated with in-hospital mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study published online May 15 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. Edgar Argulian, M.D., M.P.H., from the Icahn School of …

Spirituality linked to higher quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers Spirituality linked to higher quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers Credit: CC0 Public Domain Higher spirituality among stroke survivors was strongly linked to better quality of life for them and their caregivers who may also feel depressed, according …

Liverpool-Atletico match linked to ’41 additional’ virus deaths: report Liverpool-Atletico match linked to ’41 additional’ virus deaths: report Credit: CC0 Public Domain The decision to let Liverpool’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid go ahead may have “led to 41 additional deaths” due to the coronavirus, the Sunday Times reported. …

Live poultry linked to Salmonella cases in 28 states Live poultry linked to Salmonella cases in 28 states (HealthDay)—Live poultry, such as chicks and ducklings, in backyard flocks have caused Salmonella infections that have sickened 97 people in 28 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. …

Glucose levels linked to maternal mortality even in non-diabetic women Glucose levels linked to maternal mortality even in non-diabetic women Credit: CC0 Public Domain An elevated pre-pregnancy hemoglobin A1c—which measures average blood glucose concentration—is associated with a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes even in women without known diabetes, according …

Social isolation linked to more severe COVID-19 outbreaks Social isolation linked to more severe COVID-19 outbreaks Italy – Proportion of people aged>80 infected by SARS-CoV-2 on the general population adjusted for the percentage of people aged>80 on the general population, Nursing Homes bed rate and epidemic maturity – Multivariables Linear …

Certain environmental chemicals linked with poor kidney health Certain environmental chemicals linked with poor kidney health Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers have found links between various chemicals in the environment and a higher risk of kidney disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. Exposure to certain chemicals …

Scientists identify gene linked to thinness that may help resist weight gain Scientists identify gene linked to thinness that may help resist weight gain Credit: CC0 Public Domain While others may be dieting and hitting the gym hard to stay in shape, some people stay slim effortlessly no matter what …