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Air pollution linked to greater risk of dying from covid-19 in the US

By Adam Vaughan Hazy smog over Las Vegas, Nevadatrekandshoot/Alamy Living in a part of the United States with dirty air has been linked to a significantly greater risk of dying from covid-19, raising the prospect of air pollution data being used to forecast which areas may need the most help treating people with the illness.… Read More: Air pollution linked to greater risk of dying from covid-19… »

Popular Blood Pressure Medication Increases Risk Of Skin Cancer

Research shows an association between skin cancer and one of the most common hypertension medications. Researchers looked at the relation between hydrochlorothiazide containing antihypertensive medication and increased skin cancer risk. It has been previously demonstrated that this commonly used medication can increase lip cancer risk. This study established a clear association between hydrochlorothiazide containing hypertension… Read More: Popular Blood Pressure Medication Increases Risk Of Skin Cancer »

Older Patients at Risk When Dentists Prescribe Opioids

MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2020 — Seniors who take depression and anxiety drugs shouldn’t be prescribed opioid painkillers by their dentist because it puts them at increased risk for problems, researchers warn. They analyzed 2011-15 dental and medical data for 40,800 patients aged 65 and older across the United States. There were 947 emergency room visits… Read More: Older Patients at Risk When Dentists Prescribe Opioids »