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Chronic Disease Major Risk Factor for Cancer, Cancer Mortality
Risk scores summarizing eight diseases, markers tied to cancer risk in dose-response manner
Parental Type 1 Diabetes May Increase Offspring Risk for ADHD
Increased risk of ADHD seen with presence of type 1 diabetes in either parent
Persistent Respiratory Issues in Youth May Decline Lung Function
Respiratory symptoms also associated with increased odds of incident and restrictive physiology
Poor Sleep Worsens Link Between PTSD, Chronic Pain in Youth
Findings among youth aged 10 to 17, with sleep suggested as an important target for intervention
Postnatal Depression Tied to Child Behavioral Problems
Persistent and severe PND linked to risk of behavior problems at 3.5 years, lower math grades at 16
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Not Found to Up Risk of Heart Disease
No significant association with fatal, nonfatal coronary heart disease, major vascular events
Ablation Better Than Medical Tx for A-Fib With Heart Failure
Catheter ablation significantly lowers death rate from any cause, hospitalization for worsening CHF
Migraine Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Increased risks of myocardial infarction, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, VTE, A-fib, and flutter
AHA: Breast Cancer Patients at Increased Risk for CV Disease
Beyond overlapping risk factors, breast cancer treatments can have negative effect on CV health
Zika-Related Flaviviruses May Cause Congenital Infection
West Nile, Powassan viruses infect placenta and nervous system, harming developing brain in mice
