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Blood Thinners Linked To Osteoporotic Fractures

...te intakes of calcium and vitamin D. Those who are prone to falling could use walking aids and proper footwear. Smokers should quit, which will decrease their risk of osteoporosis and other diseases." The details of the study are published in the January 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Ori...

Patients with HIV-1 can predict plasma lipids level based on race

...n HAART had a lipid profile more likely to be less prone to atheroma than White and Hispanic patients. HIV-1 infection has become a chronic, manageable condition for patients who have long-term access to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Some protease inhibitors have been associated with elevated lev...

Immune response in Occupational metal fume inhaling workers

... immune response shows that these workers are more prone to infections and a deficit immune response may be due to premature death of lung defense cells and the results of the work has been published by the researchers in the Journal European Respiratory Journal....

Air pollution increases asthma in Canada

...ying and perform heavy exercise and hence they are prone to wheezing which eventually progresses to asthma. The causative agents present in the outdoor air that are suspected in asthma include ground-level ozone and small particulates. It is also said that about a quarter of Canadian residents live in h...

Fluoride Varnish prevents Tooth Decay In Milk Teeth

... low-income families since these children are most prone to decay, "Statewide studies have shown that children from low-income Hispanic and Asian populations in California are at high risk for tooth decay," Weintraub commented. The study was supported by the UCSF Comprehensive Oral Health Research Center...

African American smokers are more prone to developing Lung cancer

... have found that African American smokers are more prone to developing lung cancer than White American smokers who smoked the same quantity of cigarette. // The researchers found that lung cancer was increased in these African American people who are exposed to nicotine than the White American due to prese...

Early Detection Of Primary Liver Cancer Would Save Millions Of Lives

...sually people with cirrhosis of the liver are more prone to develop liver cancer and hence highly sensitive tests are required to detect the disease and prevent it among the patients suffering from liver cirrhosis. Professor Philip Johnson said that through this research they were able to distinguish pe...

Pregnancy Not An Antidote To Depression

...ugh few doctors are of the opinion that depression prone women should continue anti-depressant medication, ...he fetus and herself. Further, those women who are prone to depression should take adequate steps to prevent its onset and avoid medications. ...

Tectonic Plates Colliding Can Cause Earthquakes

... periods of time and thus to stick, making it more prone to earthquake events. The researchers say their model could have implications for forecasting areas within a subduction zone where great earthquakes are the most likely to occur. But they said it is not applicable to every subduction zone because e...

Homeless People More Prone To Substance Abuse

The homeless population among New Yorkers are more prone to go in for substance abuse when compared to other sections of the population. // Detox centers will be established at some of the shelters as deaths due to substance abuse are on the rise. Rapid HIV testing for women who are homeless and distributi...

Anger, laden with numerous pitfalls - Deflecting an angry outburst always pays

...en. Researchers analyzed that men were 7 times prone to getting injured subsequent to an angry outburst as compared to women. Even moderate levels of anger raised the risk of injury in men. Women got into trouble only when they were really angry. Whether anger also contributes to traffic accidents, ...

Alzheimer’s: Blame it On the Genes; Lifestyle changes the only Saving Grac

...lzheimer’s is induced by several factors, and risk prone individuals with a strong family history, could delay its onset by making health lifestyle changes - exercise, diet rich in vegetables and fruits and engaging in healthy social activities...

Blazing Statistics: Burn Victims in USA Are Old and Poor

...12% among the 65 or more age group. 3. Men, more prone to burn accidents, as two of every three hospitalized burn victims are men. The statistics reported are for 2003, which excludes Physician’s fees. Further Details are available at http://hcup.ahrq.gov/HCUPnet.asp ...

Women Wake up Late to Heart Attack Symptoms

...n medical attention is delayed, it means women are prone to suffer complications and this explains why half of all people who get a heart attack die before they reach hospital. Dr Sharon O'Donnell, author of this research has summed up saying 'no matter what your gender, if you suspect you are having a hea...

High Stress Levels Linked To Female Mortality

...tus. Furthermore, women have been found to be more prone to stress compared to men, suggesting the possibility that chronic degenerative conditions such as cancer and heart disease could be more dangerous to women than men....

Asthmatics need to be on guard for Major Diseases

...e opinion that older adults with asthma are highly prone to developing cancer and heart disease. // The r...ggested that older patients with Asthma are highly prone to risk of cancer. Data was sought from 7,619 adults, from three Australian states, and 834 adults’...

Change In Lifestyle Recommended To Avoid Cardiac Disease

...Asia, especially India, were becoming increasingly prone to the disease due to genetic factors. Hence, to avoid heart disease, people need to monitor their lifestyle. 'Our food often has less good cholesterol and contains more triglycerides, a type of fat that settles in the blood vessels affecting the f...

Early Man Was A Prey Rather Than A Predator

...eneficial for animals that otherwise would be very prone to being preyed upon," he concluded. Contact: Neil Schoenherrnschoenherr@wustl.edu314-935-5235Washington University in St. Louis Source: Eurekalert...

Tsunami Unplugged: Natural Disasters Favor the Under-privileged

...mes of the poor to flood sensitive areas, and area prone to landslides or areas with extreme climatic conditions. Source: Eureka Alert ...

Women Portray Stronger Immune Response As Compared to Men, Study Suggests

...a clue to the reason why socially isolated men are prone to disease, as compared to isolated women. Previous studies have shown a connection between stress and immune function. But this study observed the effects of chronic stress from three months of isolation (the equivalent of chronic social stress) w...

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