Gene Could Lower HIV Levels in Some People of African Descent
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A newly discovered genetic variant might explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV, an international team of researchers reports.This variant, carried by an estimate…
Learn MoreFamilies With Multiple Cases Give Clues to Autism’s Origins
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a study of families that have multiple children with autism, researchers have unearthed new insights into genes that might drive the disorder.“Study design is critical, and not enough attention has been pai…
Learn MoreResearchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat
MONDAY, July 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve likely heard that “you are what you eat,” but a new study suggests what you eat also has something to do with who you are — genetically speaking.Researchers have identified nearly 500 genes that appear …
Learn More¿Podrían sus genes protegerlo de los síntomas de una infección con la COVID?
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En el mundo de las infecciones con la COVID-19, la mayoría de los pacientes desarrollan síntomas, mientras que alrededor de una quinta parte misteriosamente no desarrollan tos, dolor de garganta ni ot…
Learn MoreCould Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In the world of COVID-19 infections, the majority of patients develop symptoms, while about one-fifth mysteriously don’t develop a cough, sore throat or other tell-tale signs of illness.Now, new research fi…
Learn MoreGenes Identified in Association With Multiple Sclerosis Severity
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Authors of a study published online June 28 in Nature have identified genetic markers associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) severity.Adil Harroud, M.D., from the University of California in San Francisco, and…
Learn More¿Podría la pérdida del cromosoma Y ayudar a acelerar los cánceres en los hombres?
MIÉRCOLES, 21 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Todo el mundo sabe que las pérdidas forman parte del envejecimiento masculino: la pérdida del cabello, del tono muscular, de la visión o del oído. Pero, al envejecer, los hombres también comienzan a p…
Learn MoreModerate- to Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity Cuts Diabetes Risk
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Physical activity is important for type 2 diabetes prevention, particularly for those with a high genetic risk, according to a study published online June 5 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Mengyun …
Learn MoreIs Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating diagnosis, and if a close relative has had it you may worry whether you will be next.According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that over 6 million …
Learn MoreCould Loss of the Y Chromosome Help Speed Cancers in Men?
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s common knowledge that loss is a part of male aging — loss of hair, loss of muscle tone, loss of vision or hearing.But men growing older also start losing the very thing that makes them biological males…
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