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Kidney Health Begins In The Womb, Study
Conditions in the womb can affect kidney development and have serious health implications for the child decades later, says a new study.
Depression Doubled Stroke Risk In Study Of Middle-Aged Women
Middle-aged women who have depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women the same age who are not depressed, says a new study.
Magic Glasses Cartoon Halved Worm Infections In Chinese Schoolchildren
Researchers in China and Australia have reported huge success with a cartoon DVD promoting hygiene across rural China.
New Genes That Influence Height And Weight Identified
An international team of researchers has identified 11 new genes associated with human body measurements like height and weight.
Chinese Herb May Provide Benefits In Type II Diabetes
A traditional Chinese pill could be a key weapon in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, a Chinese and Australian study has found.
Scientists: Legalize Trade In Rhino Horns
Rhino horn is now worth more than gold, say four leading environmental scientists, who are urging the international community to install a legal trade in rhino horn.
Chickpea Genome Map May Help Farmers Improve Yields
An international team of scientists has mapped the genome of chickpea, the second most widely grown legume crop after soybean.
Scientists Discover Genes That Cause Cornea Blindness
Scientists in Singapore have identified genes for central corneal thickness that may cause potentially blinding eye conditions such as glaucoma.
Genetic Risk Factor For Deadly Parasitic Disease Raises Hopes Of Vaccine
Scientists have uncovered a major genetic risk factor for visceral leishmaniasis which is caused by the Leishmania parasite.
