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Extreme weather heightens risk of death from heart disease

Published on: August 29, 2022
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Oslo, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) A new study has found connections between cold weather and deaths from heart disease, particularly in poor neighborhoods. Hot weather was also linked with excess deaths from heart disease and stroke in patients with heart conditions.

Over-80s should walk 10 minutes per day to prolong life – Study

Published on: August 29, 2022
17:47

Geneva, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The European Society of Cardiology recommended that over-80s live much longer if they go for a 10-minute walk each day to lengthen their life.

Smoking continues to be the leading risk factor for cancer globally

Published on: August 22, 2022
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Washington, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Smoking is considered as the leading risk factor for cancer worldwide, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.

Hyaluronic acid awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle – Study

Published on: August 15, 2022
17:59

Washington, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair. In damaged muscle, stem cells must work together with immune cells to complete the repair process, yet how these cells coordinate to ensure the efficient removal of dead tissue before making new muscle fibers has remained unknown.

Threat of global extinction may be greater than previously thought

Published on: July 26, 2022
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Washington, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Amid increasingly dire headlines foretelling a grim outlook for the Earth’s biodiversity and environment, results of a new survey conducted among more than 3,300 scientists show the extent of extinction might be even worse than previously thought.

Research reveals how nuclear war would affect Earth today

Published on: July 7, 2022
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Washington, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) A new study lead by author LSU Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Assistant Professor Cheryl Harrison and coauthors ran multiple computer simulations to study the impacts of regional and larger scale nuclear warfare on the Earth's systems given today's nuclear warfare capabilities.

Environmental factors highly predict risk of death – Study

Published on: June 27, 2022
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Washington, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Along with high-blood pressure, diabetes and smoking, environmental factors including air pollution are highly predictive of people´s chances of passing away, especially from heart attack and stroke, a new study showed.

Covid-19 pandemic stress impacts ovulation

Published on: June 13, 2022
18:33

Washington, Jun 13 (Prensa Latina) Life disruptions and the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic led to disturbed ovulation with decreased progesterone durations or levels, according to a study.

Neuroscientists discover new factors behind better vision

Published on: June 13, 2022
18:23

London, Jun 13 (Prensa Latina) Neuroscientists from New York University have found new factors behind better vision between brain structure and behavior, the British journal Nature Communications reported on Monday.

Dairy increases risks for prostate cancer

Published on: June 9, 2022
19:10

Washington, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) People with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to people with lower intakes, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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