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Food Allergies Might Pose 'Silent' Threat to the Heart

In an unexpected finding, new research suggests that antibodies arising from common food allergies may also raise risks for heart trouble. These IgE antibodies

AHA: PREVENT Risk Calculator Estimates Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

The Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Events (PREVENT) risk calculator estimates the risk for CVD, including heart failure, according to a methods

ACAAI: Parents, Patients Offer Theories on Causes/Origins of Food Allergies

Parents and adult patients with food allergy (FA) believe that factors such as diet, genetics, family history, and infection are associated with FA development,

AHA: Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Incident Heart Failure

Daily marijuana use is associated with incident heart failure, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased odds of major adverse cardiac and ce

ACR: Incidence of Atrioventricular Block Increased With High Levels of Anti-SSA/Ro Antibodies

High levels of anti-SSA Ro antibodies are associated with an increased incidence of fetal atrioventricular block (AVB), according to a study published online No

Variability Seen in Use of Influenza Antiviral Agents in Children

Considerable variability is seen in the use of influenza antiviral agents in children, with low use among young children at high risk for complications, accordi

U.S. Men Are Dying Much Earlier Than Women, as Death 'Gender Gap' Widens

almost six years. The pandemic and opioid overdoses are key factors in the gender difference in longevity, said researchers from the University of California, S

Blood Test Might Predict Worsening of MS

KEY TAKEAWAYS The progression of multiple sclerosis is particularly difficult to predict, varying widely between patients A new blood test uses a biomarker of n

Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit

Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests. Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up

Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure

Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows. Investigators said theirs is one of

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