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Older adults who lose teeth quickly may face a greater risk of dying, as recent research shows that the rate of tooth loss can serve as a predictor of mortality in this age group[1][3]. This ...
High serum triglyceride levels significantly increase the risk of developing severe acute pancreatitis, especially when levels exceed 500 mg/dL, with risk rising sharply above 1,000 mg/dL. Younger individuals with hypertriglyceridemia are particularly vulnerable, highlighting the ...
The Jackson Heart Study highlights that hypertension is widespread among Black adults and plays a central role in the progression of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a condition where heart, kidney, and metabolic health risks overlap and ...
A new study finds that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index—a simple measure of metabolic health—measured in umbilical cord blood may help predict poor health outcomes in newborns whose mothers have preeclampsia[1]. This marker, which reflects both ...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, millions of people notice their energy and mood declining along with the daylight hours. Seasonal affective disorder affects 5% of adults each year, with many more experiencing milder ...
Millions of people end their day by scrolling through their phones in bed, but this seemingly harmless habit triggers a cascade of changes in the brain that can seriously impact sleep and mental health. When someone ...