Sentences with phrase «major types of the disease»

Biologists from more than two dozen institutions analyzed DNA from 11,000 cancer patients with 33 major types of the disease, including breast and pancreatic cancer.

Plant - based diets are also the only ones proven to reverse and prevent other major types of disease.

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Blueberries are a powerhouse superfood containing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help to ward off major disease like Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.

As for the blueberries, they're a powerhouse superfood containing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help to ward off major disease like Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.

Most people depend on the television or video games for entertainment, which is one of the major factors in lifestyle diseases such as type II diabetes.

five times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes three times more likely to develop cancer of the colon more than two and a half times more likely to develop high blood pressure — a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease

Trials of cells made from human embryonic stem cells are also poised to begin in people with type 1 diabetes and heart failure, the first time embryonic stem cells have been used in the treatment of major lethal diseases.

COUNTLESS research projects around the world into cancer and other major diseases are producing bogus or misleading results because investigators are studying the wrong type of cell.

They focused on three different types of PVD: arterial disease in the lower extremities, called peripheral artery disease; carotid artery stenosis, which is blockage in the carotid arteries, the major blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck and face; and abdominal aortic aneurysm, an enlargement of the lower aorta, the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body.

«In the years to come, we're going to have major increases in all types of chronic illnesses,» he continued, ticking them off on his fingers, «in respiratory illnesses, in heart disease, in increases in heart attacks and strokes because air pollution increases blood clotting, and in its effects on developing fetuses — there is so much fallout from air pollution.

New findings from large - scale studies of more than 3.6 million people who underwent screening for cardiovascular disease reveals that a person's age and gender affects the prevalence of certain types of peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), and that diabetes is a major risk factor for developing these diseases, even in patients without heart disease.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can not remove certain toxins and chemicals, such as ammonia, from the blood.1 These toxins and chemicals then build up and enter the brain.1 Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the major complications of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and a leading cause of hospital re-admission due to its recurrence, despite treatment.1 It can occur suddenly in people with acute liver failure, but is seen more often in those with chronic liver disease.1 Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include mild confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration and personality or mood changes, but can progress to extreme anxiety, seizures, severe confusion, jumbled and slurred speech and slow movement.1 The first step in treatment is to identify and treat any factors that cause hepatic encephalopathy.2 Once the episode has resolved, further treatment aims to reduce the production and absorption of toxins, such as ammonia.1 Generally, there are two types of medication used to reduce the likelihood of another hepatic encephalopathy episode — lactulose and rifaximin.2 However, it remains a leading cause of hospitalisations and re-hospitalisations in cirrhotic patients, despite the use of the above - mentioned standard of care treatment.

A new Michigan State University study is the first to find that a particular type of lipid, or fat, thought to only exist in the skin, now lives in your eye and might play a major role in deterring the eye disease.

This is a major concern because the cumulation of risk factors in childhood significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, vascular diseases and premature death in adulthood.

A diet high in saturated fat results in chronic low - grade inflammation in the body that in turn leads to the development of metabolic syndrome, a serious condition associated with cognitive dysfunction and dementia as well as being a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Complications are a major cause of serious diseases in type 1 diabetes, affecting the cardiovascular system, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

«Heart disease is a major cause of death for both type 1 and type 2 [diabetes],» says George King, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Research at Joslin.

Through its CLIA - registered laboratory, deCODE is offering a growing range of DNA - based tests for gauging risk and empowering prevention of common diseases, including deCODE T2 ™ for type 2 diabetes; deCODE AF ™ for atrial fibrillation and stroke; deCODE MI ™ for heart attack; deCODE ProCa ™ for prostate cancer; and deCODE Glaucoma ™ for a major type of glaucoma.

A major challenge that will be addressed in the second phase of LINCS is to optimize the combinations of cell types, perturbations and measurements of cellular responses to address a wider range of basic biological and disease - related problems than was possible in the program's initial pilot stage, said Alan Michelson, M.D., Ph.D., senior investigator, Laboratory of Developmental Systems Biology, NHLBI, and co-chair of the NIH LINCS Project Implementation Team.

That these results held up not only in iPSCs, but also in cells derived from the stem cells showed that «CRISPRi holds a major advantage in making disease - relevant cell types,» coauthor Mohammad Mandegar of Gladstone said in the release.

Previous genomic studies have shown that recombination accounts for a high proportion (> 96 %) of diversity within several major disease - associated sequence types (STs) of L. pneumophila.

Colon cancer was the cause of death in 169 cases, while other major causes of death included heart disease (153 cases) and other types of cancer (113 cases), the findings showed.

«Many major studies have shown that drinking coffee on a regular basis is associated with a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, and dying prematurely.

I wasn't diagnosed with major depression (one of many types of the disease) until eighth grade, but the earliest signs of the illness surfaced when I was five.

And it's been previously shown that major changes in sleep patterns for shift workers (such as nurses and firefighters) can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Over and over again we have seen people not lose weight or improve their risk of cardiovascular disease on these types of diets, and have seen that sugar is the major contributing factor to weight gain.

For about half of those with systemic lupus erythematosus — the most common type of lupus — a major organ like the kidneys, heart, lungs, or brain will be damaged by the disease.

The World's Healthiest Foods has this to say about strawberries: «Given their unique combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients, it's not surprising to see strong research support for strawberry health benefits in three major areas: (1) cardiovascular support and prevention of cardiovascular diseases (2) improved regulation of blood sugar, with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, and (3) prevention of certain cancer types including breast, cervical, colon, and esophageal cancer.»

«One major clinical implication of this study is giving antibiotics to a child in early neonatal life is likely a disservice because this will limit the amount and type of bacteria that is seen by the adaptive immune system and this could be linked to the development of autoimmune, inflammatory skin diseases later in life,» said Rosenblum.

There is quite considerable evidence to show that adding more plants to your diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by helping keep your calorie intake down, and maintaining a healthy weight, which is a major component to preventing and treating the disease.

Lowering the GI of your diet will help prevent and manage overweight and obesity, which are the major underlying causes of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Refined processed carbohydrates are the major cause of weight gain, obesity, specific skin conditions, and many diet related diseases including heart disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity.

Over-consumption of refined, processed carbohydrates is a major cause of weight gain, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome X, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, food cravings, and many diet related diseases.

This is perplexing, considering that it's well - established that the major diseases of our age, including heart disease, type - 2 diabetes, and colon cancer, are all largely caused by unhealthy diet and lifestyle practices (1, 10, 14).

People who eat a whole plant food diet with b12 supplement: live longer, and have * significantly * less risk of: major cancers such as breast, prostate and colorectal, type 2 diabetes (and possibly type 1), heart disease, stroke, autoimmune disorders such as arthritis, and more.

This food group represents a major source of saturated fat, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (1).

Overweight and obesity are major underlying causes of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

An odd production of this gentleman has been implicated in Alzheimer's, different types of cancer, major depressive disorder, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Moreover, central accumulation of body fat is a major risk factor for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even premature death.

It plays a role in probably all of the different types of major mental illness and neurologic disease also.

I eventually was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, took space for myself to travel solo, took major time away from social media and technology, and saw every healer of every type imaginable.

Collapse or profound weakness These can be symptoms of major problems such as internal bleeding (particularly a syndrome called hemoabdomen), cardiac compromise due to a condition called pericardial effusion, anaphylactic shock, certain poisonings, a glandular condition called Addison's disease, and some types of organ failure.

There are two major categories of disc disease, Hansen Type I and Hansen Type II.

The most serious of asbestos - related diseases is malignant mesothelioma, which comes in three major types that affect different organs separately.

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