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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
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1 In 7 Indian Stroke Patients Between Ages 18-44: ICMR Study
The data shows that around 13.8% of stroke cases occur in people aged 18-44, underlining that strokes are striking earlier in life in India compared to many Western countries.
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High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Diabetes Risk By 19% In Genetically Predisposed Adults: Study
The study involved adults who took either 4,000 IU of vitamin D daily or a placebo for about 2.5 years. While the original D2d results didn't show any drop in overall diabetes risk across all participants, the new study revealed targeted benefits.
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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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DNA Mutations In Immune Cells May Be Driving Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
A new Nature study suggests DNA mutations in immune cells may drive autoimmune diseases by removing immune system brakes, offering clues for targeted treatments.
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New Study Explains Why Ozempic Doesn't Work For Everyone
A new study published in Genome Medicine details that Ozempic doesn't work for everyone in the same manner. Here is what you need to know about its mechanisms and why making science-based medical decisions is important.
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Struggling To Lose Weight On Ozempic, Mounjaro? Study Says Your Genes Might Be the Hurdle
A new study reveals that your genes could be the hidden hurdle, explaining the differences in how bodies respond to weight loss drugs.
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Negative Effects Of Artificial Sweeteners May Pass On To Offsprings, Study In Mice Suggests
Studies have linked artificial sweeteners with gastrointestinal and neurological issues, including headache, and with metabolic conditions such as cardiovascular risk and diabetes.
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
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A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
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10-Year-Old Delhi Girl Diagnosed With Chronic Pancreatitis: Why This Is Alarming And How To Protect Your Child
The recent diagnosis of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi NCR with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a wake-up call for everyone. Here is why you need to pay attention to the symptoms and how you can protect your child.
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Movement And Sleep Patterns In Midlife Can Help Predict Lifespan, Finds Study
The research monitored 81 killifish from early adulthood to death using automated camera systems. These short-lived fish, with lifespans of 4-8 months, share brain complexity with humans, making them ideal for ageing studies.
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India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
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Can Yoga Reduce Double Chin? These Poses Are Worth Trying
A double chin is common and completely normal, but if it bothers you, simple yoga based exercises can help improve muscle tone and definition over time.
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One Test, Eight Risks: A Single Genetic Test Can Now Predict Risk For 8 Heart Conditions
The tool uses a "polygenic risk score" (PRS) that combines information from hundreds of thousands of common genetic variants across the genome. This integrated report is designed to highlight hidden cardiovascular risk long before symptoms start to a
-
1 In 7 Indian Stroke Patients Between Ages 18-44: ICMR Study
The data shows that around 13.8% of stroke cases occur in people aged 18-44, underlining that strokes are striking earlier in life in India compared to many Western countries.
-
High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Diabetes Risk By 19% In Genetically Predisposed Adults: Study
The study involved adults who took either 4,000 IU of vitamin D daily or a placebo for about 2.5 years. While the original D2d results didn't show any drop in overall diabetes risk across all participants, the new study revealed targeted benefits.
-
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.
-
DNA Mutations In Immune Cells May Be Driving Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
A new Nature study suggests DNA mutations in immune cells may drive autoimmune diseases by removing immune system brakes, offering clues for targeted treatments.
-
New Study Explains Why Ozempic Doesn't Work For Everyone
A new study published in Genome Medicine details that Ozempic doesn't work for everyone in the same manner. Here is what you need to know about its mechanisms and why making science-based medical decisions is important.
-
Struggling To Lose Weight On Ozempic, Mounjaro? Study Says Your Genes Might Be the Hurdle
A new study reveals that your genes could be the hidden hurdle, explaining the differences in how bodies respond to weight loss drugs.
-
Negative Effects Of Artificial Sweeteners May Pass On To Offsprings, Study In Mice Suggests
Studies have linked artificial sweeteners with gastrointestinal and neurological issues, including headache, and with metabolic conditions such as cardiovascular risk and diabetes.
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
-
A New Gene Therapy May Restore Hearing In Weeks, Give People Born Deaf A Chance To Hear Again
The treatment targets a specific type of inherited deafness caused by mutations in a gene called OTOF.
-
10-Year-Old Delhi Girl Diagnosed With Chronic Pancreatitis: Why This Is Alarming And How To Protect Your Child
The recent diagnosis of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi NCR with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a wake-up call for everyone. Here is why you need to pay attention to the symptoms and how you can protect your child.
-
Movement And Sleep Patterns In Midlife Can Help Predict Lifespan, Finds Study
The research monitored 81 killifish from early adulthood to death using automated camera systems. These short-lived fish, with lifespans of 4-8 months, share brain complexity with humans, making them ideal for ageing studies.
-
India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
-
Can Yoga Reduce Double Chin? These Poses Are Worth Trying
A double chin is common and completely normal, but if it bothers you, simple yoga based exercises can help improve muscle tone and definition over time.
