Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Genetics

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Gene variants may play role in obesity
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
06/17/2013
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
 
Health Tip: Cook With Lean Dairy Products
 
Heavy Patients Trust Diet Advice From Overweight Docs Most: Study
 
Nutrition and the active kid
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Old Bones Give Clues to Leprosy's Demise in Europe
06/13/2013
Genetic examination of medieval strains points to social isolation of victims as reason disease died out
 
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Why you are gaining weight 05/15/2013
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study
 
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Could turtle gene findings aid human health? 04/17/2013
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say.
 
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Scientists create new model to predict breast cancer survival 04/17/2013
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival
 
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Genetics may be tied to breast cancer risk in unexpected ways 03/19/2013
Scientists found new connections among genes, hormone sensitivity and fat
 
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Vaccine might one day prevent 'cruise ship' bug 12/07/2011
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
An experimental vaccine may one day help us say "bon voyage" to norovirus, the dreaded "cruise-ship" tummy bug, for good.
 
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New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease 11/08/2011
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Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
 
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Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified 11/04/2011
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In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds
 
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New Drug Targets Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis 11/02/2011
By Jenifer Goodwin
HealthDay Reporter
But only the 5% of sufferers with a specific genetic variant respond to treatment, researchers noted


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