Tuesday 31 July 2018

'Heading' a Soccer Ball More Dangerous for Women

Brain scans revealed that regions of damaged white matter in the brain were five times more extensive in the women than in the men.



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Fewer Dialysis Patients Facing Leg Amputations

Patients with kidney disease have a higher risk for losing a leg because they have an increased risk for peripheral artery disease, which occurs when there's not enough blood reaching the legs.



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FDA Warns Against 'Vaginal Rejuvenation' Hype

The procedures, which use lasers and other energy-based devices to remove or reshape vaginal tissue, claim to treat conditions and symptoms related to menopause, urinary incontinence or sexual function.



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HIV Doubles Heart Disease Risk

More than two-thirds of HIV-associated heart disease occurs in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific regions, according to the study.



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Obesity Warps the Shape, Function of Young Hearts

British scientists found that young adults who had a higher body mass index (BMI) -- an estimate of body fat based on height and weight -- had higher blood pressure and thickened heart muscle.



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