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Aug 17, 2016 06:10 AM EDT

Children Born In Warm Areas Or Season Are At Risk Of Celiac Disease

A new Swedish study has revealed that the place and time children are born may affect their risk for celiac disease.

Feb 26, 2016 02:04 PM EST

Fear Of Crime May Determine A Woman's Partner Preference

Women who feel more at risk of crime may also prefer more physically dominant partners, according to a recent study.

Feb 25, 2016 05:42 PM EST

Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Heart Attack Risk In Diabetes Patients

New findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that blood pressure medications may increase heart attack risk for diabetes patients.

Feb 22, 2016 05:02 PM EST

These Common Antibiotics Don't Increase The Risk Of Heart Problems

New findings presented by Canadian researchers show that macrolide antibiotics, including azithromycin, clarithromycin and erythromycin, no further increase these risks than nonmacrolide antibiotics.

Feb 22, 2016 03:52 PM EST

HIV Drug Used During Pregnancy May Result In Developmental Effects

New findings published in the journal AIDS show that pregnant women infected with the virus who take the antiretroviral (ARV) drug atazanavir may have children with developmental problems.

Feb 22, 2016 03:35 PM EST

The HPV Vaccine Is Significantly Lowering Infection Rates

Thank the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for lowering the risk of cancer-causing HPV strains among girls. The vaccine is currently recommended for young girls and boys aged 11 to 12.

Feb 21, 2016 07:36 AM EST

Losing Your Senses? Multisensory Losses Impact Older Adults

Previous studies link loss of one's senses-including taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing-to an increased risk of cognitive decline, poor mental health and increased mortality.

Feb 19, 2016 08:24 PM EST

Clot-Busting Drug Lowers Death Risk In This Group Of Stroke Survivors

The clot-busting drug Alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, was found to help reduce post-stroke disability and mortality risk in patients with a hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. Two new studies based on the findings were presented at the stroke association's annual meeting in Los Angeles...

Feb 18, 2016 09:24 PM EST

Older Cancer Surgery Patients At Increased Risk Of Injury

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reveal that older patients who have undergone cancer surgery are at a higher risk of injuries or other health issues.

Feb 17, 2016 08:02 PM EST

This Diabetes Drug May Prevent Recurring Strokes

Could a diabetes drug prevent heart attack or recurring stroke?

Feb 11, 2016 06:29 PM EST

Eating This Vitamin During Pregnancy May Reduce Your Baby's Allergy Risk

New findings published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reveal that vitamin-D rich foods during pregnancy could reduce allergy risk in children. During this recent study, researchers examined over 1,000 mothers and their children in the United States over time-from the first trime...

Feb 09, 2016 07:26 PM EST