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A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of
Remedies to Try When Dry Mouth Won’t Go Away

Remedies to Try When Dry Mouth Won’t Go Away

Remedies to Try When Dry Mouth Won’t Go AwayByKathi ValeiiPublished on July 17, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund Khoo, DDSWhen you have adry mouth, you may try drinking wa

Remedies to Try When Dry Mouth Won’t Go Away

Remedies to Try When Dry Mouth Won’t Go AwayByKathi ValeiiPublished on July 17, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund Khoo, DDSWhen you have adry mouth, you may try drinking wa
Why Do I Get Dry Throat at Night? 12 Reasons

Why Do I Get Dry Throat at Night? 12 Reasons

Why Do I Get Dry Throat at Night? 12 ReasonsByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on May 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDA dry throat at night isn't usually due to an un

Why Do I Get Dry Throat at Night? 12 Reasons

Why Do I Get Dry Throat at Night? 12 ReasonsByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on May 22, 2023Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDA dry throat at night isn't usually due to an un
A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infe
Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteLoss ofDscc1leads to early developmental defects and increased genomic instability.a, Heart and liver abnormalities inDsc

Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered

by Jelena Pupavac,Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteLoss ofDscc1leads to early developmental defects and increased genomic instability.a, Heart and liver abnormalities inDsc
Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I

Chinese genetic study seeks to make generational medical discoveries

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCharacteristics of phase I participants and genetic variants. a, Geographic distribution and demographic statistics of the 4,053 participants involved in the BIGCS phase I
Regular exercise prevents DNA damage with aging

Regular exercise prevents DNA damage with aging

by Mario Boone,American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfun

Regular exercise prevents DNA damage with aging

by Mario Boone,American Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRegular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfun
Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for hi

Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for hi
Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT)

E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT)