risk factor

USC Superfund researchers identify “forever chemical” PFHpA as risk factor for severe liver disease in adolescents - EurekAlert!

Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one risk factor for CKM syndrome, including high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high blood glucose, excess weight and reduced kidney function. For most, CKM syndrome is reversible with changes to their eating pattern, physical activity, and treatment.

Study unexpectedly finds living in rural, rather than urban environments in first five years of life could be a risk factor for developing type 1 diabetes - EurekAlert!

Some early-onset cancers are on the rise. Why? Many factors could contribute to these observed increases. Research suggests that obesity is a risk factor for colorectal, kidney and uterine cancers, all of which are rising in younger people.

Untreated sleep apnea may be risk factor for vascular dementia - EurekAlert!

Light pollution a new Alzheimer's risk factor