Exercise, especially cardio fitness, could outweigh genetics when it comes to heart disease, according to new research. The study, published
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Common genetic variant linked to AFib risk in Latinos
“There is a paradox at play when it comes to atrial fibrillation in the Latino population,” said Dr. Dawood Darbar.
Continue reading »Reading to your kids might boost their social skills
(HealthDay)—Parents who read to their infants and toddlers may help them develop skills that pay big dividends when they start
Continue reading »Study finds how fat tissue shunts energy to tumors
Obesity is the second-leading preventable cause of cancer and represents one of the greatest threats to global human health. But
Continue reading »Doctors should consider using e-cigarettes to help patients who have repeatedly failed to quit tobacco, a new study says
Growing evidence of the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid means doctors should consider recommending them as a less
Continue reading »New blood test useful to detect people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
There is, as yet, no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It is often argued that progress in drug research has been
Continue reading »Tips for students to avoid burnout
Between school, homework and extracurricular activities, it can be hard for students to balance all of their responsibilities, which can
Continue reading »Genetic variants linked to type 2 diabetes identified in Chinese populations
Researchers investigated genomes from diverse Chinese populations to identify new and known genetic variants that contribute to a person’s blood
Continue reading »Risks to victimised youth in alternative cultures exposed
Young people belonging to alternative subcultures, such as goths, emos or metal fans, are at a greater risk of self-harm
Continue reading »Tolerating yourself: A novel pathway to regulate B cell activity and prevent autoimmunity
The immune system is responsible for protecting the host from foreign pathogens; however, there are many diseases—known as autoimmune diseases—that
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