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Tag: Stroke
Caffeine is good for kidney disease patients
Study in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation indicates that consuming more caffeine may reduce the risk of death for people with chronic kidney disease. An
Link between painkiller and heart problem
Diclofenac is a traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treating pain and inflammation, it is associated with an increased risk
Stroke increases dementia risk
The University of Exeter Medical School led the study which analysed data on stroke and dementia risk from 3.2 million
Lower tempereature may increase blood pressure
High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Researchers from UCL discovered the link between cool indoor
Breastfeeding may protect mothers against stroke
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among women aged 65 and older. Some studies have reported that breastfeeding
Link between sleep duration and cardiovascular disease
Researchers have found a link between sleeping for more than eight hours a night and chances of having heart disease
Exercise prevents chronic diseases in adults
New research has shown that exercise prevents chronic diseases in adults. Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed
Intake of fast food increases the risk of asthma
Fast food is digested fast and absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, common fast foods include: French fries, Hamburger, Bagels, Croissants, Energy
Air pollution increases the risk of Diabetes
New research links air pollution to an increased risk of diabetes, according to a study from Washington University School of
