Statements by the World health Organization shed light on the incredible number of hospital errors that lead to additional disease and often death: “If you were admitted to hospital tomorrow in any country… your chances of being subjected to an error in your care would be something like 1 in 10. Your chances of...
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Low-Risk Lifestyle Dramatically Reduces Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Sudden cardiac death currently accounts for more than half of all cardiac deaths. But a woman’s lifestyle can greatly reduced the odds of a sudden cardiac death every happening....
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Milk & Soy Protein Lower Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure increase their likelihood of disease and even death. A recent study looked at consuming milk or soy protein vs. carbohydrates as they impacted blood...
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Secondhand Smoke Causes Hearing Loss in Teens
Approximately 60% of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. In addition to the more obvious health dangers, a new study has found that this exposure can also cause hearing...
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Eating Lots of Fish Can Reduce Diabetes Risk in Men
Another reason for men to eat seafood is revealed in a new study from Japan. Researchers determined that “In a population with high fish and seafood intake, fish consumption...
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Muscle Mass Lowers Diabetes Risk
There are many benefits to staying fit. Research has recently determined that “higher muscle mass (relative to body size) is associated with better insulin sensitivity and lower risk of...
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Folate Helps Teens Get Better Grades in School
A new study found that the amount of folate (folic acid) consumed by teens can impact how they do in school. Specifically the study found that “folate intake had...
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Teen Eating Disorders Continue Into Adulthood
A recent study tracked teens with eating disorders for more than 20 years into adulthood to determine if those eating disorders continued as they became adults. “Study findings indicate...
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Inactivity Doubles Risk of Pulmonary Embolism for Women
A pulmonary embolism is where a main artery to the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. This can cause difficulty breathing, chest pain and even death. A recent...
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More Potassium, Less Sodium
The ratio between your sodium (salt) intake and your potassium intake can have an impact on your health. A recent study found that “higher sodium-potassium ratio is associated with...
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NSAIDs Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition where the heart beats quickly and irregularly. It can increase the risk of stroke or heart failure. A new study has found that...
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Mother’s Use of Marijuana Bad for Babies’ Brains
A recent report found noted that “cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance among pregnant women.” The report went on to state that “human epidemiological and animal studies...
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Cardiovascular Disease Can Cause Depression for Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is commonly caused by weight gain and obesity. One type of CVD is coronary artery calcification, or calcium on the arteries of the heart. New research...
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