Scientists shed light on gene mutation that makes labradors prone to obesity
Study suggests dogs with POMC are hungrier between meals and burn fewer calories when at restWhen it comes to greedy canines, labradors take the biscuit. Now researchers have shed light on why the breed is prone to a portly form.Scientists previously revealed amutation in a gene called POMC (proopiomelanocortin) predisposes dogs to obesity. The genetic variant is found in about a quarter of labrador retrievers and two-thirds of flat-coated retrievers, with the effect slightly larger in the former.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 6, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Dogs Animals Life and style Pets UK news Science Source Type: news
Elixir of youth or barking mad? Harvard professor sells pill he says can reverse aging in DOGS - but experts say it's all 'hype'
Dr David Sinclair, a geneticist and longevity researcher, is the founder and co-owner of the Animal Biosciences pill, a soft beef-flavored chew that is given to dogs three times a day. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High-risk screening for cancer prevention and early detection
What would you do if you discovered you had an increased risk of cancer? “Thankfully, most people don’t need to worry about the answer, because most cancers develop sporadically,” said Dr. Iqbal Garcha, general surgeon at Northside Hospital.
Sporadic cancer is due to non-hereditary factors such as environmental exposures, lifestyle choices or age, according to Ale xandra Wallgren, MS, CGC, a licensed and certified genetic counselor at Northside.
Wallgren said approximately “5-10% of all… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Northside Hospital Source Type: news
Jeremy Hunt urged to give out free NHS prescriptions to those with genetic diseases
EXCLUSIVE: Health campaigners and the Daily Express urge Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to finally add genetic diseases to a list of patients who get free NHS prescriptions in England (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers Are Using AI to Find New Alzheimer ’ s Risk Factors
Brain experts have a pretty good handle on some of the major risk factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s—from a person’s genes to their physical activity levels, how much formal education they’ve received, and how socially engaged they are.
But one promise of AI in medicine is that it can spot less obvious links that humans can’t always see. Could AI help uncover conditions linked to Alzheimer’s that have so far been overlooked?
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To find out, Marina Sirota and her team at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) ran a machine-lear...
Source: TIME: Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Navigating Cancer Care in RCC: Reflections and Advancements Navigating Cancer Care in RCC: Reflections and Advancements
Dr Jose A. Karam reflects on navigating dual kidney tumors in his early career, highlighting advancements in kidney cancer care from genetic counseling to immunotherapy.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Early-life trauma, impulsivity and suicide attempt: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Nabinger AB, Panzenhagen AC, Dahmer T, Almeida RF, Dias AU, Pereira BFB, Pedro CW, Rodrigues GS, Ad ão IK, Robini PHO, Silva JS, Rocha R, Dantas RP, Moreira JCF, Capp E, Shansis FM.
INTRODUCTION: Suicide is a worldwide health concern and up to date there is no good predictor of it except a previous suicide attempt. Therefore, there are increasing efforts in the understanding of which factors, genetic or environmental, are associated w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
‘I feel like myself again’: UCLA clinical trial offers hope for lymphoma patients
In June 2018, actor Hirotaka Matsunaga was supposed to be two weeks away from opening night of “The Swords of Sorrow: BURAI II,” a play set in 1800s Japan. The 39-year-old had been cast as the lead. It was the big break he had been working toward since he moved to the U.S. from Japan more than 20 years ago to pursue his dreams.But his cancer diagnosis and an unsuccessful course of chemotherapy had shut down the play.“Around November 2017, I had acute pain in my stomach for weeks, and it got so bad that it became difficult to eat,” Matsunaga said.After a particularly agonizing dinner, he checked himself into a hosp...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K
Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
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Where did India ’s people come from? Massive genetic study reveals surprises
South Asia is home to one of the most diverse assemblages of people in the world. A mélange of different ethnic identities, languages, religions, castes, and customs makes up the 1.5 billion humans who live here. Now, scientists have revealed the most detailed look yet of how this population took shape.
In the largest ever modern whole-genome analysis from South Asia—published as a preprint last month on bioRxiv, researchers reveal new details about
the origin of India’s Iranian ancestry and when ancient hunter-gatherers settled the region
. The study also turns up a surprise: an unexpectedly rich dive...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 4, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Neighborhood features moderate genetic and environmental influences on children's social information processing - Shewark EA, Vazquez AY, Pearson AL, Klump KL, Burt SA.
We examined 1,030 six- to 11-year-olds (4... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Cadila Pharma introduces vaccine for seasonal flu
The new vaccine targets four strains of the influenza virus subtype -A and B, responsible for seasonal epidemics, the drug firm said in a statement. Developed using proprietary technology employing nano-sized particles, the vaccine mimics the external structure of the virus without containing intact genetic material, it added. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - March 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community
Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
World Obesity Day 2024: Fasting and obesity prevention
4 March 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Today, World Obesity Day 2024, is a chance to highlight the need to talk about obesity and youth. Obesity is a major health issue in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. More than half of women (53%), nearly half of men (45%) and an alarming 8% of school-aged children and adolescents are obese, while 20.5% are overweight.
If no action is taken to address obesity, these figures are expected to rise.
World Obesity Day this year coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. The daily fasting period, from dawn to sunset, offers a structured way to reset one’s relationship with food. It’s a cha...
Source: WHO EMRO News - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
