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UPFs intake is associated with increased CVD risk

Published on: August 3, 2023
14:49

Washington, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) A high proportion of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in a diet is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Scientists unveil cause of inner-ear bone loss

Published on: August 3, 2023
14:38

Washington, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Chronic inflammation of the middle ear can cause several problems and complications that can affect a person's hearing and balance. One such problem is the formation of a Cholesteatoma, which is an abnormal collection of cells in the ear that can cause bone erosion if left untreated.

Firefighters expose to PFAS as an occupational hazard – Study

Published on: July 30, 2023
07:46

Washington, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world; however, the most common cause of death among them is cancer, U.S. specialists warned.

Vaccines could avert AMR deaths a year – WHO

Published on: July 28, 2023
14:33

Geneva, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Globally there are 4.95 million deaths per year associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Low- and middle-income countries bear the burden of drug-resistant infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

Study focuses on optimizing primising Pyrolysis tech for recycling

Published on: July 24, 2023
18:15

Washington, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) The University of Pittsburgh proposed a new research focusing on optimizing a promising technology called pyrolysis which can chemically recycle waste plastics into more valuable chemicals.

800,000 TB deaths may be avoided – Study

Published on: July 19, 2023
16:09

London, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) Over 800,000 deaths of tuberculosis (TB) can be avoided from now to 2035 if mechanisms for contact tracing and preventive measures are improved in Africa and Asia.

Over 1.3B people to face diabetes by 2050 – Study

Published on: June 23, 2023
15:01

Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) The number of adults living with diabetes worldwide will more than double by 2050, according to research that blames rapidly rising obesity levels and widening health inequalities.

Obese workers may have lower labor productivity – Study

Published on: June 20, 2023
17:08

Washington, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Employees with overweight or obesity are more likely to develop weight-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, which all contribute to lower work productivity. People with obesity may have lower work productivity due to increased risk of illness, contributing to increased costs for employers, according to industry-supported research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

Regular physical activity may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:10

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Physical activity may reduce the risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes, even for people with a high genetic risk of suffering from it, a specialized source informed Tuesday.

AI promising in detecting TB from chest X-rays – Study

Published on: May 4, 2023
16:54

Copenhagen, May 4 (Prensa Latina) An artificial intelligence (AI) software can detect tuberculosis (TB) from chest X-rays at an accuracy level comparable to, or better than, that of the radiologists tested, new research published Thursday.

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