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• March 18th 2023
  
  Being overweight in puberty is an important factor

  Obesity and blood clots are already known to be associated. Yet, it is still unknown how much of an impact a kid or adolescent’s BMI throughout puberty has. The study sought to shed light on the relationships between early-life BMI and future thrombi. Thrombi typically start in a blood artery in the calf and develop […]

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• March 18th 2023
  
  Cardiovascular disease

  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It’s usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots. It can also be associated with damage to arteries in organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes. CVD […]

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