Going to college in US may increase risk of marijuana use
MICHIGAN: College is increasingly a gateway for young adults in the U.S. to begin using… Read More
8 years ago
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Does depression boost the risk of cancer death?
PARIS: People who are frequently depressed or anxious may run a higher risk of dying… Read More
9 years ago
Heart problems tied to increased risk of suicide
NEW YORK: People with acute coronary syndrome caused by poor blood flow to the heart… Read More
9 years ago
Smoking boosts heart attack risk 8-fold for younger adults
LONDON: For young adults who smoke, the risk of a major heart attack is 8 times… Read More
9 years ago
Washington state ‘grossly’ unprepared for major quake: report
WASHINGTON: The state is grossly unprepared for a large earthquake and tsunami that may strike… Read More
9 years ago
Millions at risk from rising water pollution: UN
PARIS: Increasingly polluted rivers in Africa, Asia and Latin America pose a disease risk to more… Read More
9 years ago
Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women
STOCKHOLM: Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage… Read More
9 years ago
A morphine alternative with less overdose risk?
Scientists are testing an experimental medicine that’s designed to have the painkilling power of morphine… Read More
9 years ago
How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
PARIS: The daily dose of activity needed to lower the risk of diabetes, stroke and… Read More
9 years ago
University graduates face higher brain tumour risk: study
PARIS: People with at least three years of higher education are at greater risk for… Read More
9 years ago
Immediate aspirin after mini-stroke cuts risk of major stroke
Starting treatment with aspirin right after a mini-stroke greatly reduces the risk of a major… Read More
9 years ago
Europe lifts warning on Pfizer smoking cessation drug
LONDON: European regulators have lifted a warning on Pfizer's smoking cessation drug Champix - called… Read More
9 years ago
Heavier is now ‘healthier’ than in 1970s: study
MIAMI: Being on the heavier side may not be as dangerous as it was in… Read More
9 years ago
Military sexual trauma tied to increased risk of homelessness: study
WASHINGTON: Veterans who experienced sexual trauma in the military are at increased risk for homelessness,… Read More
9 years ago
One in four children in conflict zones “risk losing their future”: UNICEF
LONDON: Nearly one in four children growing up in conflict zones are missing out on… Read More
10 years ago
Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death
NEW YORK: In a 10-year U.S. study, people who drank coffee regularly were less likely… Read More
10 years ago
Brussels put on maximum alert on risk of Paris-like attack
BRUSSELS: Belgium put the capital Brussels on maximum security alert on Saturday, shutting the metro… Read More
10 years ago
Ban on Israeli Islamist group raises risk of Arab minority backlash
JERUSALEM: In outlawing its most strident Islamist group, Israel risks angering its largely quiescent Arab… Read More
10 years ago
Germany will back sharing bank risk only responsibility shared as well
LUXEMBOURG: Germany made clear it would agree to sharing more banking risk only if governments… Read More
10 years ago
Struggles with sleep linked to heart disease risk
SEOUL: Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of… Read More
10 years ago