Walking more steps and exercise linked to lower risk of death in postmenopausal cancer survivors

Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from cardiovascular…

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RCSI study finds immune cell ‘memories’ can increase the risk for blood clots long after inflammation

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that white blood cells which ‘remember’ past inflammation events are quick to overreact, raising the risk of blood clots.

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