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Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men, Genetic Study Shows Why
The findings published in the journal 'Nature Communications' show that genetic factors plays a greater role in risk of depression for women than in men.
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Women Face Higher Genetic Risk Of Depression, Study Reveals
The researchers have provided evidence for a higher burden of genetic risk in females.
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Your Blood Type Could Predict A Stroke Before 60. Here's Who's Most At Risk
A recent study found that individuals with the A1 subgroup of blood type A have a 16% higher risk of experiencing an early-onset stroke before age 60 compared to other blood types.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Why Family History And Genetics Matter
Knowing your family history, doing genetic counselling, and understanding screening options can help breast cancer risk assessment and prevention.
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US Doctor Reveals The "Biggest Mistake" Hurting Your Brain Health, Offers Tips To Fix It
To enhance his brain health, Dr Amen transformed his daily habits.
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Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer from Returning, Study Finds
A clinical trial in Sweden has found that daily low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning by up to 55% in patients with certain genetic mutations, offering new hope for targeted post-treatment care.
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Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
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7 Health Risks Of Being Underweight
While some individuals might have a genetic background, other underweight individuals may have serious underlying health conditions.
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Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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Is PCOS A Lifestyle Disorder Or Genetic? Gynecologist Answers
PCOS is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. While there is a clear genetic predisposition, evidence shows that women with a family history of PCOS are more likely to develop it, lifestyle plays a significant role as well.
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Overworked Brain Cells May Burn Out In Parkinson's Disease: Study
In Parkinson's, neuron overactivation could be triggered by a combination of genetic factors, environmental toxins, and the need to compensate for other neurons that are lost.
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Global First: Indian Scientists Map Cervical Cancer At Molecular Level, Open Doors To Precision Treatment
The study, led by researchers from Bihar, identifies critical genetic and protein changes driving treatment resistance, offering new hope for women with late-stage cervical cancer.
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Hypertension: Cardiologist Shares Tips For Indian Young Adults With Family History Of High Blood Pressure
Hypertension prevention in young adults in India: Dr. Sameer Gupta explains how a healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of hypertension in young adults in India even if they are genetically predisposed individuals.
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Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
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New Sicilian Law Challenges Italy's Abortion Taboos
Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early 40s, was overjoyed to discover that she was expecting her first child. However, Monia's foetus had a genetic syndrome due to her age and an abortion was needed. Her doctor was a conscientious objector of abortions
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Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men, Genetic Study Shows Why
The findings published in the journal 'Nature Communications' show that genetic factors plays a greater role in risk of depression for women than in men.
-
Women Face Higher Genetic Risk Of Depression, Study Reveals
The researchers have provided evidence for a higher burden of genetic risk in females.
-
Your Blood Type Could Predict A Stroke Before 60. Here's Who's Most At Risk
A recent study found that individuals with the A1 subgroup of blood type A have a 16% higher risk of experiencing an early-onset stroke before age 60 compared to other blood types.
-
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Why Family History And Genetics Matter
Knowing your family history, doing genetic counselling, and understanding screening options can help breast cancer risk assessment and prevention.
-
US Doctor Reveals The "Biggest Mistake" Hurting Your Brain Health, Offers Tips To Fix It
To enhance his brain health, Dr Amen transformed his daily habits.
-
Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer from Returning, Study Finds
A clinical trial in Sweden has found that daily low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning by up to 55% in patients with certain genetic mutations, offering new hope for targeted post-treatment care.
-
Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
-
7 Health Risks Of Being Underweight
While some individuals might have a genetic background, other underweight individuals may have serious underlying health conditions.
-
Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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Is PCOS A Lifestyle Disorder Or Genetic? Gynecologist Answers
PCOS is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. While there is a clear genetic predisposition, evidence shows that women with a family history of PCOS are more likely to develop it, lifestyle plays a significant role as well.
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Overworked Brain Cells May Burn Out In Parkinson's Disease: Study
In Parkinson's, neuron overactivation could be triggered by a combination of genetic factors, environmental toxins, and the need to compensate for other neurons that are lost.
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Global First: Indian Scientists Map Cervical Cancer At Molecular Level, Open Doors To Precision Treatment
The study, led by researchers from Bihar, identifies critical genetic and protein changes driving treatment resistance, offering new hope for women with late-stage cervical cancer.
-
Hypertension: Cardiologist Shares Tips For Indian Young Adults With Family History Of High Blood Pressure
Hypertension prevention in young adults in India: Dr. Sameer Gupta explains how a healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of hypertension in young adults in India even if they are genetically predisposed individuals.
-
Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
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New Sicilian Law Challenges Italy's Abortion Taboos
Monia, a Sicilian woman in her early 40s, was overjoyed to discover that she was expecting her first child. However, Monia's foetus had a genetic syndrome due to her age and an abortion was needed. Her doctor was a conscientious objector of abortions
