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(MedPage Today) -- Having a sibling with a history of venous thromboembolism is an important risk factor for the development of this condition, Swedish researchers reported.

(MedPage Today) -- In the largest analysis yet, researchers have confirmed several of the factors that increased the severity of the H1N1 pandemic flu symptoms, including obesity, age, and some chronic conditions.

(MedPage Today) -- A recent heart attack remains a significant risk factor for complications and death after major surgery, despite advances in clinical management, researchers reported.

(Lifespan) When methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is carried in the nares, it is a risk factor for an invasive infection, including a surgical site infection.

Some studies have found that the heavier the carriage of MRSA in the nose, the greater the risk of transmission to others and the greater risk of infection to the patient.

A new study from Rhode Island Hospital now sheds light on both the quantity of MRSA at different body sites and the relationship between the quantities.

(MedPage Today) -- A recent history of hitting peers or siblings was a major risk factor for violence against girlfriends or boyfriends, a survey of high school students found.

(University of Chicago Medical Center) Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of previous research has determined.

The findings may help physicians and psychologists develop better treatments for loneliness, a known risk factor for heart disease and other health problems.

Researchers have identified almost 100 gene variants linked to blood lipids, which they say could explain a quarter to a third of hereditary factors influencing cholesterol -- a major risk factor for heart disease.

Too much pressure at work could be a significant risk factor for ischemic heart disease among younger female employees, according to a new study from Denmark.

Nearly half of the U.S. population has at least one of three diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic conditions -- high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes -- all major risk factors for heart disease.

(University of Washington) Adults with both depression and diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those with diabetes alone.

Earlier studies have shown that depression alone is a risk factor for dementia, and that diabetes itself is a dementia risk factor.

Researchers found even greater risk of dementia in people with both conditions. The mechanisms behind this increased risk are not yet clear.

The researchers suggest that physicians screen and treat their diabetes patients for depression, which is common in people with diabetes.