Tag: factor
Lower blood pressure lowers dementia risk; local care key factor in study
High blood pressure, often referred to as the silent killer, has long been associated with serious health risks…
Lawsuit Accuses University of California of Allowing Race to Factor in Admissions
The University of California system has been under scrutiny recently for allegedly resorting to race-conscious admissions practices despite…
Dramatic video shows NYPD cop shooting knife-wielding man in apartment building, as sources say language barrier was a likely factor
The incident that unfolded in a Bronx apartment building involving an NYPD cop opening fire on a knife-wielding…
2 drugs target common genetic heart risk factor lipoprotein(a)
Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for cardiovascular disease that often goes undetected during routine physical exams. Similar…
Short-term heat exposure identified as stroke risk factor for younger adults
The impact of climate change on public health is a growing concern, especially when it comes to the…
New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win
The New York Liberty secured a crucial victory in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota…
Living in a redlined neighborhood in 1940 was a risk factor for premature death, and the disparity persists today
The impact of redlining on neighborhoods in the 1940s is still being felt today, with residents of redlined…
Homicide rates are a major factor in the gap between Black and white life expectancy, suggests study
Homicide rates have been identified as a major factor contributing to the gap in life expectancy between Black…