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Pregnancy loss increases risk of heart disease, study says

The research has prompted calls for doctors to include questions about stillbirths or miscarriages when screening for cardiovascular disease, so that women who have experienced either will be closely monitored and receive early intervention for cardiovascular disease risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, obesity, smoking and diet. The findings are particularly significant given the […]
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Sleep-deprived teens at greater risk of heart disease

Sleep-deprived teens at greater risk of heart disease

Teens who get less sleep are more likely to develop heart problems later in life, a new study has found. Researchers found that of the 4,100 teenagers studied, the third with the poorest sleep quality were more likely to be overweight or have unhealthy blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Related: One in five kids overweight […]
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