Genome study shows that Iran’s population is more heterogeneous than previously believed
An international research team including scientists from the University of Cologne, Germany, numerous Iranian universities and the University of Sydney, …
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also …
Study finds two minutes of exercise may reduce dementia risk
People aged over 60 can reduce the risk of age related illnesses such as dementia through just two minutes of …
Novel study reveals presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The …
Human perception of colors does not rely entirely on language, a case study
After patient RDS (identified only by his initials for privacy) suffered a stroke, he experienced a rare and unusual side …
Scientists link ‘hunger hormone’ to memory in Alzheimer’s study
Scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas have found evidence suggesting that resistance to the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in …
New study reveals ‘smart’ approach to detecting common heart condition
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights the feasible use of mobile health …
Study identifies possible genetic link between children’s language and mental health
A new study suggests there may be genetic explanations for why some children with poor language also have poor mental …
High cholesterol could TRIPLE old people’s dementia risk, study warns
High cholesterol could TRIPLE risk of dementia in the over-60s as doctors urge the elderly to cut down on cheese …
Study: Sleep is essential for business leaders seeking next successful venture
Jeff Bezos and Arianna Huffington came up with brilliant ideas that turned into companies that are now household names—Amazon and …
Combined breast and gynecologic surgery: Study says not so fast
Breast cancer patients and women undergoing cancer-preventive breast surgeries may consider combining these procedures with hysterectomy and/or ovarian removal. However, …
New study highlights advantages of living-donor liver transplant over deceased donor
Living-donor liver transplant offers numerous advantages over deceased-donor transplant, including better three-year survival rates for patients and lower costs, according …
One cup of soft drink a day linked to 18 per cent increased cancer risk: study
People who guzzle sugary drinks may have an increased risk of cancer, new research suggests. Drinking almost 200 millilitres of …
Phone light at night causes sugar cravings, rat study finds
Could using your phone or tablet at night give you a sweet tooth? Study shows exposing rats to just one …
Foundational study explores role of diet in diabetes complications
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect the health of the inner lining of blood vessels. People with diabetes often …
Nine out of ten pairs of baby socks on the market contain traces of bisphenol A and parabens, study finds
A team of scientists from the University of Granada and institutional collaborators has found that nine out of 10 pairs …
Study disproves accusations of ghost patient fraud by GPs
A research paper published last year has put paid to claims that GPs in England are cheating the system by …
Study suggests infants with autism risk may be less able to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns
A new study by Columbia University researchers found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences …