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Using genetic data, this study found that chronic respiratory diseases like COPD and asthma do not directly cause heart disease, and vice versa, but factors like smoking and inflammation dramatically increase risks for both.
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This research from Isfahan, Iran, used machine learning to show that rising temperatures and heat stress are strong predictors of hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease in semi-arid regions, revealing a serious health risk from climate change.
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A new study shows that a simple blood test measuring the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes (NLR) can independently predict worse survival outcomes in women with cervical cancer who also have HIV, offering a cheap, easy way to identify high-risk patients.
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