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Night Owls At Higher Risk Of Diabetes: Study
Compared with an intermediate chronotype, participants with a late chronotype had a 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, even after adjusting for other factors including age and lifestyle factors. Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring's Autism Risk, Not Omega-3: Study Says
Including fish in the diet during pregnancy is linked to a 20% reduction in the risk of autism spectrum disorder and a decreased risk of autism-related traits in children, the study revealed. Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet May Help Weight Loss, But Study Says It Raises Diabetes Risk
A low-carb, high-fat diet is linked to a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the study revealed. Researchers Say This Simple Technique Could Shorten Colds In Kids By 2 Days
A recent study offers a quick fix that not only shortens the duration of common cold but also significantly reduces the risk of transmission. Air Pollution Impacts Male Fertility, Noise Harms Female Reproductive Health: Study Warns
The study revealed that long-term exposure to particulate matter from air pollution adversely affects male fertility, and noise pollution poses a significant threat to female reproductive health in women over 35. Heat Affects Disproportionately: Study Finds Women In 40s As Vulnerable As Men At 65
The study found that middle-aged and older women are physiologically more vulnerable to high heat and humidity than older men, and this increased risk is not simply due to their longer lifespan. Can Low-Carb Diets Be Nutritious? Study Says Well-Constructed Plans Even Exceed Nutrient Needs
Researchers of the latest study tested the safety and efficacy of three low-carb, seven-day meal plans, specifically focusing on nutrient adequacy. Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Heart Disease: Study Reveals Most and Least Harmful Items
While ultra-processed foods are associated with heart disease, the level of risk varies depending on the specific type of food, and not all of them have the same detrimental effects. Regular Cellphone Use Tied To Heart Disease: Smokers, Diabetics At Greater Risk, Says Study
The increased heart disease risk is partly due to the poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism associated with mobile use, the research revealed. Alcohol And Gout: Study Says Men At Higher Risk, Beer And Cider Most Harmful
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of gout in both men and women, with men being more significantly affected, the study revealed. Endometriosis Raises Women's Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes: Study
The study revealed that those with endometriosis face a 20% higher risk of serious cardiac events, including heart attacks and strokes. One Unit Temperature Drop Over 2-6 Days Raises Heart Attack Risk By 10%: Study
The latest study examined the short-term effects of lower air temperature and cold spells on the risk of hospitalization from various types of myocardial infarction. Single Blood Test Could Predict Women's Heart Disease Risk Over 30 Years: Study
Researchers suggest that a one-time measurement of three biomarkers could accurately forecast the risk of major cardiovascular events in the decades to come. Busy Week? 'Weekend Warriors' Still Reap Brain Health Benefits, Says Study
The study revealed that weekend warriors- those who pack their physical activity into one or two days of the week, typically on the weekend-can still reap the same brain health benefits of a regularly active pattern. Recent Recreational Drug Use In ICU Patients Triples Risk Of Repeat Cardiovascular Events: Study
The study explored how recent recreational drug use affects the risk of serious cardiovascular events, including death, over a year in nearly 1,400 patients admitted to ICUs across France.