3 h. ago Sitting still for this amount of time is related to high risk of neck pain, study says

A new study from China found that longer durations of sedentary behavior can contribute to increased risk of neck pain, particularly with screen usage.

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9 h. ago Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says  Los Angeles Times

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5 d. ago Exposure to toxin increases colorectal cancer risk among younger adults, study finds

Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases of colorectal cancer.

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7 d. ago Blood pressure and dementia risk share surprising link, study suggests

Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.

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1 week ago Colorectal cancer risk reduced by this common vitamin, study suggests

A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that vitamin D levels play a “critical role" in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The researchers share the key findings.

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1 week ago Smartphone use could reduce dementia risk in older adults, study finds

The risk of dementia could decrease with consistent use of smartphones and other technology among older adults, according to a new study from Baylor University.

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2 w. ago Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate overuse of CT scans is increasing the U.S. cancer burden.

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2 w. ago Genetic cholesterol eliminated by new drug, reducing heart attack risk, study finds

Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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2 w. ago Stroke, dementia and depression share these 17 preventable risk factors

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

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3 w. ago A nationwide study of risk factors for long COVID and its economic and mental health consequences in the United States

A nationwide study of risk factors for long COVID and its economic and mental health consequences in the United States  Nature

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3 w. ago New Study Links Diabetes During Pregnancy to Greater A.D.H.D. Risk in Children

Researchers reviewed data from more than 56 million pregnancies to examine the connection between diabetes and A.D.H.D., autism and intellectual disability.

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