CoronaVirus News Rise in Biomarker FIB-4 in Blood Can Predict the Risk of Severe Liver Disease Researchers have found that repeated measurements of the biomarker FIB-4 in human blood every few years can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease. According to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology, the risk of liver cirrhosis increases if the levels of this biomarker rise between two testing occasions. Fat accumulation in […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
CoronaVirus News Services Death Risk From COVID-19 Increases with Increasing Poverty: Researchers The probability of death from COVID-19 increases dramatically with increasing poverty because of underlying inequalities in society in many poorer countries, according to researchers from Imperial College London. The warning comes as the coronavirus pandemic expands rapidly in many countries classed as lower-income or lower-middle-income, such as India and Nigeria. India has recorded over 13,500 […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
News Lazy People At Higher Risk Of Dying From Cancer, Study Finds Prolonged periods of inactivity or sitting too much can put you at greater risk of dying from cancer, a new study finds. According to the study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology, an inclusive examination on the lifestyles of 8,000 adults by researchers at the University of Texas has revealed that those who lead the most […] Written by imesocial June 19, 2020June 19, 2020