HEALTH
Type 1 Diabetes Hits Women Harder
Compared to the men, women with type 1 diabetes are 40 percent more likely to die, according to an analysis of studies involving over 200,000 people.
Hot On The Trail Of The Hepatitis-Liver Cancer Connection
Infection with hepatitis viruses leads to the same genetic profile in tumors, even if they look different histologically.
Babies’ Gut Bacteria Linked To Healthy Weight Gain
Babies born via vaginal delivery had a more mature gut microbiota than their Caesarean-born counterparts.
DNA Methylation Indicates Accelerated Aging
A study of 5,000 elderly people has found that a DNA modification known as methylation can impact the aging process.
Add Umami To Savor Good Health
The savory taste of umami not only adds flavor to food but could also be important for overall health, scientists say.
Call To Action Against Illegal Payments To India’s Medical Colleges
Illegal payments to private medical colleges are undermining India's health system, according to two articles published in The BMJ.
What’s The Best Position For Birth?
The time honored tradition of elevating women 15 degrees during birth does not actually reduce venous compression, study says.
Enforcing Kids’ Screen Time Limits “Virtually Impossible”
Most parents struggle to limit their children's screen time to less than two hours a day, study says.
Polyphenols Soften Alcohol’s Impact On Liver
Compounds found in wine and whisky reduce the harmful effects of ethanol on the liver, study shows.
