Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that reduces the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70 percent. This protective variant is present in the FN1 gene, which makes a protein called fibronectin. The discovery was made in people who had the APOEe4 gene. This gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. The research, published in…
Scientists have discovered rare genetic variants that can increase the risk of obesity by up to six times. Medical Research Council researchers have identified genetic variants in two genes that have the greatest influence on obesity risk ever discovered. Experts say that these rare variants discovered in genes (BSN and APBA1) are some of the…
Boston: A recent study found that genetically predisposed individuals have an increased risk of heart attack after experiencing stressful situations. According to media reports, American researchers have found that people whose stress is linked to their genetics are 34 percent more likely to have a heart attack after adverse conditions. The researchers also found that…
London: A new study has found that exercising two or more times a week can significantly reduce the risk of insomnia. Researchers at Imperial College London in the UK and Reykjavík Universe in Iceland examined data from 4,339 people from nine European countries, half of whom were women. Participants in the study were initially asked…
News reports said that residential buildings in the northern city of Kharkiv had been hit, killing one and injuring 16, quoting the city’s mayor. Four children were wounded, with images posted to social media showing extensive damage and a body visible lying on the floor. The UN’s Denise Brown said that international law must be…
Findings from the recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis indicate an alarming 19 per cent increase in the number of children estimated to suffer from severe acute malnutrition in Haiti this year. Around 1.64 million people are facing emergency levels of acute food insecurity, (IPC Phase 4), which increases the risk of child wasting…
This is being compounded by an increase in child and forced marriage, and the recruitment of boys by combatants in the continuing war between rival generals that erupted nearly a year ago. All this is happening against the backdrop of the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the country that has caused an unprecedented mass displacement of over…
Shanghai: A new study has revealed that people who experience intermittent fasting are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago and focused on the most popular type of intermittent fasting, which involves eating for eight hours or less and Fasting is done for…
Calling for disarmament now, he urged States with nuclear arsenals to lead the way across six areas for action that include dialogue and accountability. “Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever invented, capable of eliminating all life on earth. Today, these weapons are growing in power, range and stealth. An accidental launch is one…
Black cataract is a dangerous eye disease in which a person gradually loses his vision after suffering from it. World Cataract Day is celebrated on March 12 every year. On the occasion of this day, ophthalmologists have given some recommendations to the general public for eye health and to minimize the risk of cataracts, which…
