Posts Tagged ‘Risk’

Marathoners’ cardiac arrest risk quite low

January 12th, 2012 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rareAccording to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare


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FDA warns of heart risks with high doses of Celexa

August 25th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Federal health regulators are warning doctors not to prescribe high doses of the antidepressant Celexa, because of the risk of fatal heart complications.

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Self-medication of anxiety tied to later drug abuse

August 5th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

People who drink or use drugs to calm down anxious nerves are at increased risk of developing full-blown substance abuse disorder down the road, Canadian researchers have found.

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Philippines warns against geckos as AIDS treatment

July 16th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The Philippines warned Friday against using geckos to treat AIDS and impotence, saying the folkloric practice in parts of Asia may put patients at risk.

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New model could predict higher risk for miscarriage

July 6th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Doctors in Britain revealed they have developed a new model to help determine which pregnancies run a higher risk of miscarriage, at a European fertility meeting on Tuesday.

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China downplays risk to children from lead poisoning: report

June 16th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Chinese children suffering lead poisoning from polluting smelters and factories have been denied testing, effective treatment and even basic information by officials who downplayed health threats, a human rights advocacy group said on Wednesday.

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US study finds easier way to prevent tuberculosis

May 17th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

U.S. health officials say they have found a far simpler therapy for people at risk of developing tuberculosis, addressing a key barrier to preventing the spread of the disease.

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Study finds no leukaemia link to UK nuclear plants

May 7th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

A 35-year British scientific study has found no evidence that young children living near nuclear power plants have an increased risk of developing leukemia.

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Stretches before running have no impact on injury

February 26th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

It makes no difference if you stretch or not before a run, because stretching won’t affect your risk of injury, according to a study.

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Bad eating can give you depression: study

January 27th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Eating foods high in trans-fats and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study published in the US Wednesday, confirming previous studies that linked "junk food" with the disease.

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