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Clot Risk High With Oral Contraceptives for Those at Genetic Risk

Oral contraceptive (OC) use is associated with an increased risk for developing a venous thromboembolism (VTE), particularly among women with a high genetic pre

High Systolic BP Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality in T2DM

Clinic systolic blood pressure (BP) 130 mm Hg or diastolic BP levels 90 mm Hg are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in pe

Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe, Effective for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is safe and effective in real-world, high-risk patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a study published online Oct. 31

Ichthyosis Tied to Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety

Ichthyosis is associated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a research letter published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the Amer

Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

but people should try and educate themselves about any form of supplementation they take, whether that is protein, vitamins or anything else, he noted.More info

Couch Potatoes, 'Squatting Breaks' Could Keep Your Mind Sharp

and heart rate after 10 minutes, one hour, two hours and three hours. At the end of each trial, the volunteers completed three thinking tests.In one test, parti

Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies

In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesse

Your Personality Might Help Shield You From Dementia

even if they aren t aware of this. So, even if brain changes are taking place, an upbeat personality might be countering the effect and allowing people to bette

Identical Twins Study Shows Vegan Diets Helping the Heart

make it hard for researchers to draw definitive conclusions.Gardner and his colleagues chose to study identical twins because they share the same genetics, grew

Baseball Puts Kids' Elbows at Risk, Study Shows

and fluid build-up in the bony area of the elbow where the ulnar collateral ligament attaches. The ulnar collateral ligament runs on the inner side of the elbow

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