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Submitted by molrose96 t3_10pwrnz
Trans people have mortality rates that are 34 - 75% higher than cis people. They were at higher risk of deaths from external causes such as suicides, homicides, and accidental poisonings, as well as deaths from endocrine disorders, and other ill-defined and unspecified causes. (UK data)
scimex.orgSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_10paqxw
Autistic people at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and high cholesterol. Autistic children, in particular, were found to be at higher risk, being 2.8 times more likely to experience diabetes, and 2.5 times more at risk of high blood pressure, compared to non-autistic children.
scimex.orgSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_10pamzq
The implementation of a soft drinks industry levy in the UK in 2018 was associated with an 8% reduction in obesity among 10-11 year old girls with the greatest reductions seen in those living in the most deprived areas. No such association was found in 10-11 year old boys or younger children.
cam.ac.ukSubmitted by shiruken t3_10m3606
Near-whole ankylosaur remains found, complete with its jagged spikes, most of its limbs, armor coating, and some of its guts and stomach contents. The remains could be a key to understanding aspects of Early Cretaceous ecology, and shows how this species may have lived within its environment.
arstechnica.comSubmitted by drewiepoodle t3_10mxms5
Submitted by chrisdh79 t3_10jd00n
Epidemiological evidence that Alzheimer's and Parkinson's could be caused by viral infections. Around 81% of viruses were found to be neurotrophic, which indicates that they can attack the central nervous system (CNS) via peripheral nerves or by crossing the blood-brain barrier
cell.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_10k13w5