HEALTH
Genetic Root Of Chronic Mountain Sickness Uncovered
Scientists have identified genetic mutations associated with chronic mountain sickness, or Monge's disease, in Andean individuals.
Will Shift Work Make You Fat? Check Your ‘Lipid Rhythm’
Scientists have found that our body clock controls the amount of lipids present in our bloodstream at different times of the day, giving rise to widespread differences in lipid rhythm between individuals.
21 ‘Signatures’ In 30 Common Cancers Revealed
A team of scientists has described the mutational processes that drive tumor development in 30 of the most common cancer types.
Breastfeeding Linked To Lower Obesity Risk For School Children In Japan, Study
Breastfeeding is linked to a decreased risk of school children being overweight or obese in Japan, according to a new study.
Emotional Stress May Trigger Heart Attack, Study
Heart attack survivors who live alone and people exposed to extreme stress are at greater risk of heart attack, according to a new study.
Genetic Causes Of Schizophrenia And Depression Overlap, Study
People susceptible to psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia have underlying genetic similarities, a study has found.
Higher Glaucoma Risk For Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Researchers in Taiwan have discovered that people with sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
Genetic Research Shows Single Approach To Obesity Won’t Work
Researchers hope for a simple, single solution to stem the obesity epidemic, but this may be an implausible, if not impossible, goal, writes Arthur Jenkins and Lesley Campbell.
Tamoxifen May Lower Breast Cancer Risk In BRCA Mutation Carriers
Researchers have shown that tamoxifen, a common breast cancer therapy, may reduce breast cancer risk in women who inherited BRCA mutations.
