HEALTH
Scientists Identify Genetic Loci For Lynch Syndrome
Scientists can now identify more accurately people at high risk for Lynch Syndrome, an inherited, familial condition that increases the risk of bowel and endometrial cancer.
Taiwanese Study Shows Diet Is Linked Across Generations
Understanding how dietary habits are connected through the generations could have valuable benefits for community health, according to a new study.
Artificially Sweeteners ‘Neutral’ To The Gut: Study
Artificially sweetened drinks produced no different response in the healthy human gut to a glass of water, according to a study.
Obesity Causes Bone And Muscle Loss In Men, Study
As men get fatter, their bones and muscles get weaker, an Australian study has found.
Study: Oral Garlic Not Useful In Treating Vaginal Thrush
Researchers have found that garlic does not significantly reduce vaginal candida.
Researchers Find Potential Target For Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Researchers have identified Neurexin2 as a novel target to treat neurodegeneration in spinal muscular atrophy patients.
Anastrozole May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Researchers have found a drug that is effective in preventing breast cancer, according to a new study.
Ear Acupuncture Could Help People Lose Weight, Study
Acupuncture of five points on the outer ear - shen-men (divine gate), spleen, stomach, hunger and endocrine - can help shed the pounds, says a South Korean study.
Antiviral Therapy For Hep C Improved Diabetes Outcomes
Research from Taiwan has shown that antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus improved kidney and cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes.
