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Indian and Pakistani women are diagnosed with breast cancer, including more aggressive forms, at a younger age, according to a study that provides an insight into understanding the risk factors influencing the disease. The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, examined the characteristics of breast cancer among Indian and Pakistani-American and non-Hispanic white

Certain social determinants of health predict patient-reported outcomes in potential kidney transplant recipients, according to a study that will be presented online during ASN Kidney Week 2020 Reimagined October 19-October 25. In the 955-participant study, patients’ experience of discrimination in a medical setting, greater depressive symptoms, and a lower sense of mastery (or control over

Overeating, drinking alcohol and overcompensating by detox or exercise are some of the common causes behind these health issues, said celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Festivities are all about fun and frolic but while indulging in special treats and merrymaking, we tend to compromise on our health by skipping meals, eating junk foods or following an

And baby makes four. Jersey Shore star Deena Cortese revealed on Sunday, October 25, that she’s pregnant and expecting her second child with husband Chris Buckner. Get to Know the Next Generation of ‘Jersey Shore’ Kids “We’re so excited to announce we’re expecting Baby Buckner #2 May 1, 2021,” she captioned five fall-themed photos with her husband

(HealthDay)—As most of America prepares for the Nov. 1 return of standard time, 63% want one fixed, year-round time, a new survey finds. “Evidence of the negative impacts of seasonal time changes continue to accumulate, and there is real momentum behind the push to end seasonal time changes,” said Dr. Kannan Ramar, president of the

Dr. Davin L. Phoenix is an associate professor in political science at the University of California, Irvine. Samantha S. Canty is a doctoral student studying race and voter turnout in the United States. In this Opinion Piece, they discuss how the changing legal and political landscape in the U.S. has created “potentially insurmountable barriers” to

The cause of fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common inherited intellectual disability, is easy to see in the lab. Under electron microscopy, an affected X chromosome exhibits a deformed tip that gives the disorder its name and pinpoints the causative gene malfunction. There’s no cure for the disease, whose symptoms include learning deficits and

Halloween is nearly here – pretty much the only time of year we all go out and buy a massive pumpkin! Just like dressing up in a spooky costume and eating mountains of candy, carving a pumpkin is part and parcel of Halloween. But there’s more to the humble orange squash than meets the eye;

A large study of children and teens finds that having asthma or food allergies at age 12 increases the chances of developing teenage irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects more than 1 in 10 people, but not everyone who experiences these symptoms consults a doctor. IBS can affect adolescents, teens, and adults. According

A new study led by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers found a distinct DNA methylation signature in the cord blood of newborns who were eventually diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This signature mark spanned DNA regions and genes linked to early fetal neurodevelopment. The findings may hold clues for early diagnosis and intervention. “We

An experimental vaccine, designed to enlist the body’s own immune system to target cancer cells, has shown promise for treating and preventing cancer in mice. The vaccine was created to target a gene called KRAS that is involved in the development of many types of cancer, including lung, bowel and pancreatic cancer. Researchers from the

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common disease whereby blood flows through your arteries at higher than normal pressure. Over time, this pressure can cause your arteries to thicken

Night-shift workers face an increased risk of obesity and diabetes, but the underlying reason for that has been a mystery. Now, University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers have found a potential cause for metabolic changes during night-shift work that creates confusion between cells in the body and the central clock in the brain. “We

THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — The number of COVID-19-related deaths may be underestimated, according to research published in the Oct. 20 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Lauren M. Rossen, Ph.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues assessed trends and demographic patterns in excess

Costco has definitely been catching our eye even more than usual lately with its offerings of mini Champagne bottles and those viral hot cocoa bombs you’ve probably seen on TikTok. But nothing has us running to Costco faster than this variety pack of Patrón mini bottles that are perfect for taking some socially distant shots.

Do you find yourself over-analysing every potential cough or sneeze as a sign that you may have coronavirus? Or do you spend hours looking up symptoms on Google and seeking reassurance? Here’s some advice for dealing with health anxiety. The coronavirus pandemic has given us a lot of things to worry about. Gone are the days

Data released this past week from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that more than 34.5 million services were delivered via telehealth in Medicare and in the Children’s Health Insurance Program from March through June. Although the agency notes there is always a “claims lag” between the time a service occurs and when

Spain has become the first European Union nation to surpass a million coronavirus infections, official data showed Wednesday, as the government mulls fresh restrictions on public life to curb the spread of the disease. The country recorded 16,973 confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced Wednesday, taking the total

Halloween is right around the corner and people are definitely getting creative when it comes to ways of making trick-or-treating as safe as possible. Of course, leave it to the King of Halloween Candy, Reese’s, to take that creativity to a whole new level. The brand announced that it would be unleashing a robotic trick-or-treat

Unconditional love! Comedian Alan Carr spoke out about his longtime friend Adele’s dramatic weight loss journey. See How Adele Has Changed Through the Years “She’s always been gorgeous with those eyes and those lips,” Carr, 44, said on the Tuesday, October 20, episode of U.K. breakfast show Lorraine. The Alan Carr: Chatty Man writer explained