Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones
Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones.…
Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.…
Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood, research to-date highlights
Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to…
Children who play baseball risk elbow injury
Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new study being presented…
Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests
Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests. Scientists at The Ohio…
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S., according to a new study by researchers…
Toyota recalls millions of RAV4s for battery fire risk
Toyota on Wednesday announced the recall of 1,854,000 RAV4 crossover SUVs fitted with a replacement 12-volt battery. The battery could become loose during hard driving, and the positive (red) battery…
Red meat consumption associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the…
The Best Board Game Deals During Amazon October Prime Day 2023: Save on Scrabble, Risk, Clue and More
Guess who is having the biggest sale of the season right now? We are happy to fill you in if you don’t have a clue about Amazon’s major shopping event,…
Kia recalls 1.7M older cars for increased fire risk, again
Kia is recalling 1,730,192 vehicles for an increased fire risk in the engine compartment, the NHTSA disclosed on Monday. It’s at least the sixth recall for an increased fire risk…