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Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]

The study found two common gynecological diseases linked to an increased risk of premature death

The study found two common gynecological diseases linked to an increased risk of premature death

Recent studies have shown that the presence of two common gynecological diseases, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, are associated with an increased risk of premature death. Endometriosis is a chronic reproductive disease that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing symptoms […]