Traits for heavy drinking and alcoholism may be inherited
Misc

Traits for heavy drinking and alcoholism may be inherited

The largest genomic study on the subject (nearly 275,000 people) has revealed genes associated with...
Mammography for breast cancer screening goes 3-D
Women’s Health

Mammography for breast cancer screening goes 3-D

Mammography for breast cancer is currently based on 2-D imaging. In a new study, researchers at Mass...
Where there is lung disease, heart disease may follow
Misc

Where there is lung disease, heart disease may follow

The lungs and heart are close together in the chest. It turns out they are also closely associated i...
When it comes to thirst, the gut and brain work together
Misc

When it comes to thirst, the gut and brain work together

Knowing when the body needs rehydration and how much water to drink is essential for survival.
Getting up from that chair may be all it takes to increase your physical activity
Misc

Getting up from that chair may be all it takes to increase your physical activity

Physical activity is clearly linked with a lower risk of heart disease and many other illnesses.
How compatible is pregnancy with working the night shift?
Misc

How compatible is pregnancy with working the night shift?

Working the night shift may not be the best during pregnancy.
Choose your foods carefully, and your brain will thank you for it
Lifestyle and Wellness

Choose your foods carefully, and your brain will thank you for it

Are some foods particularly good for the brain? Vegetables, nuts and berries are examples of foods t...
Changes occur in lean muscle mass and fat mass around menopause
Women’s Health

Changes occur in lean muscle mass and fat mass around menopause

Menopause is a time of major hormonal changes for women. A recent study identified the loss of lean...
Inflammation may be the link between heart disease and depression
Misc

Inflammation may be the link between heart disease and depression

People who have a heart attack are at a significant risk of experiencing depression. While this link...
Is the world ready to tackle the growing number of people with dementia?
Misc

Is the world ready to tackle the growing number of people with dementia?

Dementia is a major challenge across the world and estimates of the number of people with dementia i...
Infants with a high need for soothing may be at a higher risk of obesity
Misc

Infants with a high need for soothing may be at a higher risk of obesity

In a sort of twist, a study found that children born to mothers with gestational diabetes and who we...
Moderate levels of alcohol consumption elevates the risk of some forms of cancer
Cancer

Moderate levels of alcohol consumption elevates the risk of some forms of cancer

Drinking what would be considered moderate levels of alcohol elevates the risk of some forms of canc...