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Metal Exposure Tied to Atherosclerosis Progression

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with the progression of atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Sept. 18 in the Journal

Electrolyte Abnormalities Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Eating Disorders

For people with an eating disorder, electrolyte abnormalities are associated with death and poor physical health outcomes, according to a study published in the

UBE Microdiscectomy Beneficial for Lumbar Disc Herniation

For adults with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times and with lowe

Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Tied to Mortality in CKD

There is a J-shaped association between systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) levels and all-cause mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a

Maternal Influenza Infection in Pregnancy Tied to Seizures in Offspring

Maternal influenza infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for seizures and febrile convulsions in offspring, according to a study publi

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre Has Parkinson's Disease

Green Bay Packers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson s disease. Favre, 54, made the announceme

Many Pregnant Medicaid Patients Miss Prenatal Ultrasounds, Upping Risks Around Birth Defects

allows for the development of policies and programs that could lessen these disparities, Woo said. Prenatal diagnosis is critical to the health of babies with c

Federal Assault Weapons Ban Could Have Stopped 38 Mass Shootings Since 2005

because many need an assault rifle to carry out the mass shooting. More informationThe U.S. Department of Justice has more about mass shootings in the United St

Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients

Latino and Black family doctors are more likely to hang their shingle in their old neighborhood and care for the less fortunate, researchers report.The new find

Almost 200 Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Found in Food Packaging

can migrate from packaging into food, and thus be ingested by people, researchers said. This study is important, because it shows that there is a huge opportuni

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