Duration of obesity is a strong predictor of mortality
March 22nd, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): The number of years individuals live with obesity is directly associated with the risk of mortality, Monash University researchers have found.Their research shows that the duration of obesity ... Read more...
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Genes May Determine Friendships, Researchers Say
January 19th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) They say, a friend in need is a friend indeed. How do we make friends? Why do we like someone? Proceedings of the National Academy of ... Read more...
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Having relative with atrial fibrillation ‘ups own risk’
November 14th, 2010 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): A new study has found that people who have a first-degree relative with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk themselves for the potentially deadly heart rhythm disorder.The ... Read more...
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Obesity rates in US to reach 42 percent: Experts
November 5th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 05 (ANI): Harvard University researchers have estimated that America's obesity epidemic won't plateau until at least 42 percent of adults are obese.The estimate has been derived by applying mathematical modeling ... Read more...
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Now, simple blood test to help predict chronic kidney disease
October 22nd, 2010 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A study has revealed that measuring three biomarkers in a single blood sample might improve physicians' ability to identify patients at high risk of developing chronic kidney disease ... Read more...
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Eating whole grains may cut risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes
October 21st, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A new study has suggested that people who consume several servings of whole grains per day while limiting daily intake of refined grains appear to have less of ... Read more...
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Exercise And Adequate Vitamin D Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk
July 13th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Exercising can play a significant role in warding off Alzheimer's Disease, a study has suggested, In addition to increasing the level of physical exercise in your ... Read more...
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Is divorce contagious?
July 8th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, July 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study that has been described by some as 'flawed' seems to suggest that divorce might be contagious.Researchers say that if a close friend divorces, ... Read more...
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Depression ‘doubles dementia risk’
July 6th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): Having depression may nearly double your risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study.To reach the conclusion, researchers examined research data on 949 ... Read more...
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Belly fat ‘increases dementia risk’
May 20th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): People with fat stomachs could be at a greater risk of developing dementia, scientists from Boston University School of Medicine have warned.For the study, Sudha Seshadri, and colleagues ... Read more...
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Blood identifies people with heart attack risk
April 20th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (IANS) A simple blood test can identify people who are at risk of heart attack, even those who don't have high cholesterol, research says.
The new test measures gamma-prime fibrinogen, ... Read more...
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Simple blood test identifies people at heart attack risk
April 20th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University claim that Gamma-prime fibrinogen test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don't have ... Read more...
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Your social network may affect your drinking habits
April 10th, 2010 - 11:02 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 10 (IANS) The drinking habits of the people in your extended social group play a major role in determining your own rate of alcohol consumption, says a new study.
Researchers used ... Read more...
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Reduction of salt in processed foods could save lives, money
March 2nd, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): A new study has found that reducing salt in processed foods could prevent strokes and heart attacks and also save billions of dollars in medical costs.According to researchers ... Read more...
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People with higher protein hormone levels at lower risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s
December 16th, 2009 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Higher levels of a protein hormone, called leptin, which is produced by fat cells and involved in the regulation of appetite, could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease ... Read more...
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Lowering cholesterol transfer protein activity linked to heart disease risk
December 16th, 2009 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Inhibiting activity of a transfer protein to raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels is not as effective a heart disease therapy as it is believed to be, according ... Read more...
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Future woman ‘likely to be shorter, plumper, more fertile’
October 20th, 2009 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Women of the future are likely to be shorter, plumper, and more fertile, according to a new analysis of a long-term survey of human health.Over time advances in ... Read more...
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Genes that influence the onset of menstruation identified
May 30th, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 30 (ANI): An international team of researchers have identified genes that influence the start of menstruation, a milestone of female reproductive health that has lifelong influences on overall health.The team ... Read more...
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Now, simple finger device to predict future heart attack, stroke
March 27th, 2009 - 12:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): People who are considered at low or moderate risk of cardiac problems can now use a simple, non-invasive finger sensor test to know their chances of future heart ... Read more...
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”Fat neck” may signal heart risk
March 12th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Besides ballooned waistlines, a fat neck may also signal possible trouble for the heart, warns a new study.
According to researchers from the Framingham Heart Study, the thickness ... Read more...
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Protect your bones, have a drink
March 9th, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 9 (IANS) Post menopausal women and men over 60 years who drink alcohol moderately seem to have stronger bones, according to a new study.
The study found that regular moderate ... Read more...
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Moderate alcohol intake ”good for bones”
March 4th, 2009 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Regular moderate alcohol intake is associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD), say researchers.
In an epidemiological study of men and post-menopausal women primarily over 60 years of ... Read more...
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Systolic, diastolic blood pressures combo better predictor of heart attack
February 19th, 2009 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): People with a combination of low diastolic blood pressure and a high systolic blood pressure are at a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, according to ... Read more...
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Family history raises Alzheimers risk
February 19th, 2009 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): A team researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found that people who have parents diagnosed with Alzheimer''s disease or dementia are significantly more likely ... Read more...
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2 genetic variants linked to increased hypertension risk identified
February 16th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 16 (ANI): Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified two common genetic variants associated with increased risk of hypertension a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney ... Read more...
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Potential new drug targets to control cholesterol levels identified
December 8th, 2008 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): Scientists have identified potential new drug targets for managing cholesterol or triglyceride levels.They have discovered 11 new sites in the human genome where common variations seem to ... Read more...
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Happiness is contagious
December 5th, 2008 - 11:30 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 5 (ANI): Happiness is infectious, says a new study, which found that a persons proximity to cheerful people specifically partners, siblings and neighbours could make them happy too.In the ... Read more...
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Alcohol consumption declining in US: Study
August 7th, 2008 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): A new study has found that the overall alcohol use, particularly consumption of beer, is declining in the US.For the study, researchers examined 8,000 records of ... Read more...
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Surfers posting smiley photos attract happy friends on the net
June 27th, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 27 (ANI): Just like real life, in virtual world too happy people attract joyful pals. Thats the conclusion of a new research, which says that people who post smiley ... Read more...
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Smokers stick together when kicking the butt
May 22nd, 2008 - 1:47 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 22 (ANI): A new study has found that when smokers quit the habit, odds are that the health triumph doesn't occur in isolation.Instead, the decision to quit smoking is ... Read more...
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Rare genetic variants have drastic impact on blood pressure: Study
April 7th, 2008 - 12:46 pm ICT by admin
London , Apr 7 (ANI): A novel study by researchers at Yale University has found that rare mutations in three genes are linked to a dramatically lower risk of developing high ... Read more...
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Early-onset paternal obesity linked to increased risk for liver disease in child
April 2nd, 2008 - 5:58 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 2 (ANI): Researchers from the NIHs National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) have found that a history of early-onset paternal obesity increases the likelihood of ... Read more...
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1 in 6 women, 1 in 10 men at risk for Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetime
March 19th, 2008 - 12:28 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian origin researcher has estimated that one in six women and one in ten men are at the risk of developing ... Read more...
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Fat dont face an early grave: Study
January 13th, 2008 - 4:22 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 13 (ANI): A new study has revealed that being overweight or slightly obese implies that youll live longer on average than slim or skinny people.A person who is overweight can ... Read more...
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