Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis
Month: September 2019
Coffee may protect against gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of
Traditional and electronic cigarettes linked to poor sleep
The study included 1,664 college students, 41% of whom reported ever trying or currently using e-cigarettes and 29% of whom
Weight change and bone health in older adults with obesity
Weight loss in older adults is accompanied by loss in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of bone
Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy
In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women
Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder
A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include
Poor oral health linked to cognitive decline, perceived stress
Researchers interviewed more than 2,700 Chinese Americans aged 60 and older and found that nearly 50 percent of study participants
Study: no link between ‘extreme’ personal grooming, STDs
Source: The Ohio State University Women who choose to shave or wax their pubic hair might not be raising their risk
Study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have confirmed a protein as an oncogene responsible for the
Protective effect of diabetes drugs against kidney failure
A new meta-analysis published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology today has found that SGLT2 inhibitors can reduce the risk of dialysis, transplantation,
