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Flu Jab May Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study
A study has found that flu vaccination could lower the risk of heart attack in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries.
Childhood Obesity Linked To Emotional Issues
Schoolchildren suffering from obesity are at higher risk of developing psychological problems than their slimmer counterparts, according to a new study in Taiwan.
Diabetes Sufferers May Have Abnormal Gut Taste Mechanisms
Researchers have discovered that the way the gut "tastes" sweet food may be defective in sufferers of type 2 diabetes.
High Doses Of Epilepsy Drug Linked To Birth Defects, Study
High doses of a common epilepsy drug leads to an increased risk of having a baby with specific birth defects, according to a new study.
Boys (But Not Girls) Suffer From Fathers’ Long Working Hours
Researchers have found that fathers' extremely long working hours can be detrimental to their sons' well-being.
Enzyme ‘Lynked’ To Anemia
A team of researchers has uncovered a link between an enzyme known as Lyn and the blood disorder anemia.
Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence And Eating Disorders
A study of almost 6,000 adult twins in Australia has found a genetic link between alcohol dependence and certain types of eating disorders.
Exome Study Uncovers New Epilepsy Genes
Researchers have identified new genetic mutations that cause epilepsy, paving the way for better treatments of severe forms of epilepsy.
Teleportation Just Got Easier – But Not For You, Unfortunately
The chance of successful teleportation has considerably increased, but only for photons - Ben Buchler explains why.
