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[ad_1] According to a new study performed by UCL researchers, those who had amblyopia ('lazy eye') in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attacks. In publishing the study in eClinicalMedicine, the authors stress that while they have identified a correlation, their research does not show a causal relationship between amblyopia and ill health in adulthood. The researchers analysed data from more than 126,000 participants aged 40 to 69 years old from the UK Biobank cohort, who had undergone ocular examination. Participants had been asked during recruitment whether they were treated for amblyopia in childhood and whether they still had the condition in adulthood. They were also asked if they had a medical diagnosis of diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardio/cerebrovascular disease (ie. angina, heart attack, stroke). Meanwhile, their BMI (body mass index), blood gluco

[ad_1] After heavy rains lashed many parts of North India, the National Capital has been dealing with a flood crisis, with water levels in the river Yamuna reaching an all-time high -- flowing at over 208 meters -- on Thursday. While the water levels have started slowly receding, several areas of the city such as Kashmiri Gate, ITO, and Rajghat, are still reeling under water-logging. In such a condition, there is going to be a public health emergency if enough attention is not given.“There can be major health issues that can creep up now as well as when the water level goes down,” says Dr. Manoj Sharma, Senior Consultant- Internal Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj. Here are some potential health concerns associated with this event: Waterborne diseases The floodwaters of the Yamuna River may become contaminated with various pollutants, including sewage, industrial waste, and other harmful substances. This contamination increases the risk of waterborne diseases such as cho