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BMI And Life Expectancy Not Linked, Says Study
A new study says that there is little adverse association between being overweight and living longer, aside from financial costs for the community.
Gene Variations Linked To Lung Cancer In Asian Women
An international group of scientists has identified three genetic regions that predispose Asian women who have never smoked to lung cancer.
Protein May Increase Lifespan In Premature Aging, Heart Disease
Scientists have discovered that they can dramatically increase the life span of mice with premature aging and heart disease by reducing levels of a protein called SUN1.
Study Finds Bidirectional Relationship Between Schizophrenia & Epilepsy
A study has shown a strong relationship between schizophrenia and epilepsy, suggesting a shared susceptibility between the diseases that may be a result of genetic, environmental, or neurobiological causes.
Taiwan Completes Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease Vaccine Clinical Trial
Taiwan's National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) has completed a Phase I clinical trial for an enterovirus 71 (EV71) children's vaccine with encouraging results.
Taiwan Study: 15 Minutes Of Daily Exercise Extends Life By Three Years
Taiwanese who exercise for 15 minutes a day, or 92 minutes per week, extended their expected lifespan by three years compared to people who are inactive, according to a new study in The Lancet.
