Cambridge study finds those from poorest areas have 35% higher risk of second non-breast cancerFemale survivors of breast cancer living in the most deprived areas have a 35% higher risk of developing second, unrelated cancers, compared with those from the most affluent areas, research shows.Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, with about 56,000 people being told they have it each year. Improved diagnosis and treatments mean that five-year survival rates are now 86% in...
The number of pregnancy-related deaths in South Carolina is decreasing, but racial disparities are widening.
David Carpenter died while on duty in Foleshill last year
Earth's oceans and coastal ecosystems are a major sink for carbon storage, known as blue carbon. Sequestration of carbon is vitally important in the fight against climate change as it 'locks away' this molecule, alleviating pressure on greenhouse gas-induced warming. Seagrasses, salt marshes and mangroves are important carbon sinks in our coastal ecosystems, with a fast rate of sequestration over long timescales. However, anthropogenic activities are threatening their survival, posing a risk of...
Ebony Johnson could never have imagined that the day after Mother’s Day — her 39th birthday — she will also celebrate the life of twin daughters who died shortly after birth three weeks ago.
For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous type of high blood pressure.
For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous type of high blood pressure.
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
A recent study disproves the notion of COVID-19's increased risk of asthma in children. There's no proof that a child's chance of developing asthma is increased by a COVID-19 infection, according to a recent study.
A pair of heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths has received the FDA's most serious recall, the agency announced Monday.The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories. The devices are not currently being removed from the market. In an emailed response, Abbott said it had communicated the risk to customers this year.The delayed action...
Nine of 11 sectors recorded higher median probability of default scores at the end of March compared to three months earlier, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's RiskGauge model.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system after reviewing hundreds of crashes, including 13 fatal incidents that led to 14 deaths. The organization has ruled that these accidents were due to driver misuse of the system. However, the NHTSA also found that “Tesla’s weak driver engagement system was not appropriate for Autopilot’s permissive operating capabilities.” In other words, the software didn’t...