Nurses’ regular use of disinfectants is associated with developing COPD
Regular use of disinfectants is linked to a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research looking at incidence of the disease in over 55,000 nurses in the USA.
Most common e-cig refills contain respiratory irritants, and people who smoke and use e-cigs are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms
Two new studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress highlight the risks associated with using e-cigarettes, especially for those who also smoke conventional cigarettes.
E-cigarettes linked to increased arterial stiffness, blood pressure and heart rate in humans
New research has shown for the first time that e-cigarettes with nicotine cause a stiffening of the arteries in humans. This has important implications for the use of e-cigarettes, as arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in later…
Study shows reduced risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection in patients with type 2 diabetes
There are significantly decreased long-term risks of aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), as well as decreased risk of death following hospitalisation for AA, according to a new study being presented at this year’s European Association for…
Small study suggests twice-daily aspirin dosing could lead to more cardiovascular benefits for people with type 2 diabetes
Taking aspirin twice daily, rather than the current recommendation of once daily, could enhance cardiovascular protection in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a small study being presented at this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.
Abdominal fat a key cancer driver for postmenopausal women
Body fat distribution in the trunk is more important than body weight when it comes to cancer risk in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.
Reducing endocannabinoid system’s activity may help protect the kidney health of individuals with obesity
A new study provides insights on the mechanisms behind the development of kidney damage due to obesity. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), point to a potential target for protecting the kidney health…
Metabolically Healthy Obese, Underweight Individuals Still Susceptible to Heart Disease
Normal weight individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia showed similar risk Individuals who are metabolically healthy obese and underweight are at a higher risk of heart disease compared to metabolically healthy normal weight individuals, according to the largest study to date comparing weight…
People who view sexually explicit material at a young age are more likely to engage in sexual behaviour at an earlier age
That is the key finding of research by Elysia Walker and Dr Emily Doe from the University of Buckingham being presented today at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Health Psychology.
Safe sex messages in bars could reduce sexual risk taking
Placing safe sex messages in pubs, bars and clubs could improve the sexual conduct of drinkers.
Study shows transgender students are at significant risk for suicidal thoughts compared to non-transgender peers
Evidence indicates that school-based mental health services are urgently needed to protect against suicidal thoughts among transgender students.
Spotting risky behaviour crucial in cutting road accidents
Aggressive, risky behaviour is a clear predictor of accident-related events, according to a researcher at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country