Epigenetics And Health
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Artificial Sweeteners May Harm Not Just You, But Also Your Future Children, Study Warns
A new study has revealed that artificial sweeteners have not just harmed you but also your future children. Here is why it is important to regulate your food consumption habits and read the food label carefully.
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Want To Live Longer? Scientists Say The 'Ideal' Number Of Children May Be 2 Or 3
Research tracking nearly 15,000 women suggests family size and pregnancy timing may influence ageing and lifespan.
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Men In Their 50s May Age Faster Due To 'Forever Chemicals', Finds New Study
A recent study found how forever chemicals accelerate biological ageing, particularly in middle-aged men. Forever chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic compounds that have been used for several decades.
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Fear Of Ageing Might Just Speed It Up Further, Says Study; How To Handle It Better
Conducted on more than 700 women, the researchers say that those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood.
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Your Immune System Is Keeping A Secret Diary, And It's Controlling How You Get Sick
A new study has revealed that your immune system is keeping a secret diary, controlling how you get sick. Here is everything you need to know, along with how this study can help you.
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41-Year-Old Longevity Doctor Claims His Biological Age Is 24, Reveals 3 Supplements He Takes
He used GlycanAge and TruAge PACE tests, which measure inflammation and epigenetics, to determine his biological age.
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Study Reveals Food Items That Can Slow Down Ageing Process
The researchers have found that some plant-based foods with compounds called methyl adaptogens might lead to a decrease in epigenetic age.
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Your Drinking Habits Could Impact Your Grandchildren's Lives
Despite prior knowledge of the mental and social impacts of paternal drinking, the biological consequences on physical health were less understood.
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Environment May Affect Intelligence Genes In Humans
The team found a link between the epigenetic regulation of dopamine neurotransmission and an individual's IQ test performance.
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Prenatal Exposure to Smoke & Alcohol May Trigger Aggressive Behaviour in Kids
A new study, conducted by researchers from Kings College London and the University of Bristol,clearly indicates that consumption of alcohol, smoking cigarettes and exposure to stress can cause certain epigenetic changes at birth that can make the child more prone to aggressive behaviour.
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Not Just Mother's But Father's Diet Also Determines Child's Mental Fitness
Father's diet may influence epigenetic patterns, and this reprogramming is transferred to the next generation.
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Fathers Using Cocaine Can Put Their Sons at Risk of Memory Loss
According to a new study, men who use cocaine at the time of conceiving a child may increase the risk of their sons developing learning disabilities and memory loss.
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Scientists Discover Mycobacterial Protein to Fight Tuberculosis
A team of scientists from city-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) have discovered a mycobacterial protein that promises to fight tuberculosis in a novel way.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
-
Artificial Sweeteners May Harm Not Just You, But Also Your Future Children, Study Warns
A new study has revealed that artificial sweeteners have not just harmed you but also your future children. Here is why it is important to regulate your food consumption habits and read the food label carefully.
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Want To Live Longer? Scientists Say The 'Ideal' Number Of Children May Be 2 Or 3
Research tracking nearly 15,000 women suggests family size and pregnancy timing may influence ageing and lifespan.
-
Men In Their 50s May Age Faster Due To 'Forever Chemicals', Finds New Study
A recent study found how forever chemicals accelerate biological ageing, particularly in middle-aged men. Forever chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic compounds that have been used for several decades.
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Fear Of Ageing Might Just Speed It Up Further, Says Study; How To Handle It Better
Conducted on more than 700 women, the researchers say that those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood.
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Your Immune System Is Keeping A Secret Diary, And It's Controlling How You Get Sick
A new study has revealed that your immune system is keeping a secret diary, controlling how you get sick. Here is everything you need to know, along with how this study can help you.
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41-Year-Old Longevity Doctor Claims His Biological Age Is 24, Reveals 3 Supplements He Takes
He used GlycanAge and TruAge PACE tests, which measure inflammation and epigenetics, to determine his biological age.
-
Study Reveals Food Items That Can Slow Down Ageing Process
The researchers have found that some plant-based foods with compounds called methyl adaptogens might lead to a decrease in epigenetic age.
-
Your Drinking Habits Could Impact Your Grandchildren's Lives
Despite prior knowledge of the mental and social impacts of paternal drinking, the biological consequences on physical health were less understood.
-
Environment May Affect Intelligence Genes In Humans
The team found a link between the epigenetic regulation of dopamine neurotransmission and an individual's IQ test performance.
-
Prenatal Exposure to Smoke & Alcohol May Trigger Aggressive Behaviour in Kids
A new study, conducted by researchers from Kings College London and the University of Bristol,clearly indicates that consumption of alcohol, smoking cigarettes and exposure to stress can cause certain epigenetic changes at birth that can make the child more prone to aggressive behaviour.
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Not Just Mother's But Father's Diet Also Determines Child's Mental Fitness
Father's diet may influence epigenetic patterns, and this reprogramming is transferred to the next generation.
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Fathers Using Cocaine Can Put Their Sons at Risk of Memory Loss
According to a new study, men who use cocaine at the time of conceiving a child may increase the risk of their sons developing learning disabilities and memory loss.
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Scientists Discover Mycobacterial Protein to Fight Tuberculosis
A team of scientists from city-based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) have discovered a mycobacterial protein that promises to fight tuberculosis in a novel way.
