Obesity cutting life expectancy for today’ youth
January 13th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Today's youth regularly snack on junk foods, watch more television and are less active than their parents were.So it was less shocking when a new research suggested ... Read more...
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Fat infants of fat moms may signal future obesity risk
May 5th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): A new research has revealed that more babies are being born with more body fat at the same time when body mass index (BMI) has increased among pregnant ... Read more...
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Many adult diseases sprout in poverty
February 27th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) The roots of many adult diseases lie in poverty and other burdens on the socially disadvantaged, says a new study.
Rockefeller University's Bruce S. McEwen, self-styled molecular sociologist, highlighted ... Read more...
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Stressful events in early development can lead to shorter life spans in humans
February 5th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): A new research has suggested that some stressful events that occurred early in development are linked to shorter life spans in human beings."Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical ... Read more...
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Early tooth enamel defects may lead to premature death
February 5th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Those who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or early childhood are at a risk of early death, research shows.
Emory University (EU) anthropologist George Armelagos says: ... Read more...
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What you mother ate during pregnancy decides your health
April 14th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 14 (IANS) What your mother ate during pregnancy determines your present condition, whether you are healthy or sick, smaller or larger than your counterparts.
For instance, rat foetuses receiving poor ... Read more...
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You’re what your mum did not eat during pregnancy
April 14th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): Researchers from University of Utah have found that lack of proper nutrition in the womb may cause permanent genetic changes in the offspring.In the study conducted using rats, ... Read more...
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