Implementation of WHO’s recommended public health policies on alcohol, unhealthy foods and tobacco has been slow globally, according to a study led by researchers at
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Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack among young adults: study
Fox News Flash top headlines for September 8 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Frequent cannabis use among
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Common air pollutants linked with increased risk of cardiac arrest
A study in Italy has identified a dose-response relationship between the concentration of everyday pollutants and the incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The research is
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Widespread pain linked to heightened dementia and stroke risk
Widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke, finds research published online in the journal
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Stress during pandemic linked to poor sleep
Many people likely lost sleep over COVID-19. A study of twins led by Washington State University researchers found that stress, anxiety and depression during the
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Lipophilic statin use linked to increased risk of dementia
In patients with mild cognitive impairment, taking lipophilic statins more than doubles their risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not take statins.
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Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
A study published in Arthritis Care & Research has uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease in individuals with osteoarthritis. The retrospective study using Taiwan’s
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Migraine linked to increased risk of high blood pressure after menopause
Women who have migraine before menopause may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure after menopause, according to a study published in the
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Cannabis use disorder linked to increased complications after spinal surgery
For patients undergoing spinal surgery, the diagnosis of cannabis use disorder is associated with higher complication rates, including substantially increased risks of stroke and respiratory
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Insomnia, disrupted sleep, and burnout linked to higher odds of severe COVID-19
Insomnia, disrupted sleep, and daily burnout are linked to a heightened risk of not only becoming infected with coronavirus, but also having more severe disease
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