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Science News for April 8, 2017


Grey hair linked with increased heart disease risk in men

A prospective observational study found a high association between grey hair and coronary artery disease in adult men. Researchers discovered that as age increases, so does the incidence of both atherosclerosis and hair greying due to similar biological pathways.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·DateApr 8, 2017

Obese Spanish workers take more sick leave

The study found a consistent association between overweight and obesity with sickness absence, regardless of metabolic health status. Obese workers were 37% more likely to take sick leave for non-work-related illnesses than their healthy-weight colleagues.

SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·DateApr 8, 2017