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Scientists identify 'obesity genes' which increase risk of disease by six times

Scientists say gene variants could affect up to 10,000 people in UK

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2024

Holistic health approach reduces hunger, but that's about it

'It's not a health or chronic disease risk factor intervention.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 4, 2024

World’s first living patient (62) who underwent pig kidney transplantation discharged from hospital

A few weeks before 62 year old Richard "Rick" Slayman of Weymouth who was battling end-stage kidney disease when underwent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) where doctors transplanted a genetically-edited pig kidney into his body. The surgery took over four hours and was done on March 16. With this,…

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2024

Tips for women to self-diagnose symptoms for Cancer

Cancer poses a substantial health challenge globally, and India is no exception. We are observing a steady increase in the prevalence of various types of cancer, primarily influenced by a complex mix of lifestyle choices and environmental factors. As a nation, we are not used to thinking about health management…

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2024

Stressful events in middle age could increase risk of Alzheimer's - study

Life events such as unemployment or death of loved one linked to neurodegenerative disease

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2024

Study Identifies Gut Bacteria That Cut Cholesterol Level, Heart Disease Risk

Researchers discovered that certain bacteria species called Oscillibacter can consume cholesterol in the gut and lower the risk of heart disease in individuals.

Medical Daily · Apr 3, 2024

Extra Discrimination: Latinos and Blacks on Medicare Face Higher Costs to Treat Dementia, Study Finds

Blacks and Latinos pay at least 17% more than Non-Hispanic Whites, according to the findings.

Latin Times · Apr 2, 2024

Study reveals two distinct Lumpy Skin Disease Virus circulating in India

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers, who are part of a multi-institutional team probing the cause of the outbreak of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) which resulted in the death of about one lakh cows, have found two distinct LSDV variants circulating in India.

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

Utah Jazz GM Diagnosed With Kidney Disease, Family Affected

The Zanik family's resilience in facing multiple health challenges, advocating for others in similar situations.

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

Our unacknowledged trust

There is at least one positive post-COVID development

Salon · Apr 2, 2024