MONDAY, June 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you’re genetically predisposed to the eye disease. The study included more than 120,000 British people, agedContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Antibiotics do not reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with a lethal lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a new study finds. “We were certainly disappointed in the results,” said study co-author Dr. Imre Noth, chief of pulmonary andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved lung cancer drug shows promise in improving survival in patients whose tumors carry a common and tough-to-treat genetic mutation, researchers say. Sotorasib — brand name Lumakras — was approved May 28 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as aContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report. The pill — olaparib (Lynparza) — works by blocking a natural enzyme called PARP that normally fixes DNA damage inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Could getting out of bed just one hour earlier every day lower your risk for depression? Yes, claims new research that found an earlier start to the day was tied to a 23% lower risk of developing the mood disorder. The study ofContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that affects children has been discovered by an international team of researchers. They used advanced genetic techniques to identify 11 such cases in children who had mysterious neurological disorders. Most cases of ALS — alsoContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who pinpointed 178 gene variants linked to major depression say their findings could improve diagnosis and treatment of a disorder that affects 1 in 5 people. The study draws on a huge database, analyzing the genetic and health records of 1.2 millionContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The virus fueling the COVID-19 pandemic could become just an ordinary sniffle-causing nuisance within the next 10 years, a new study suggests. Researchers stressed that the projection is based on mathematical models, and not a crystal-ball prediction. But, they say, given what’s knownContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Mutations in a certain gene may increase a person’s risk for an aggressive asbestos-related cancer called malignant mesothelioma, a new study claims. The gene is called LRRK2 and is involved in regulating responses in immune cells in the brain. Mesothelioma can affect theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report they have pinpointed 64 regions in the DNA of humans that increase a person’s risk of bipolar disorder, more than twice the number previously identified. The researchers, who called this the largest investigation of bipolar disorder to date, also discovered overlapContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Not only have humans and their ancient ancestors been eating carbs for longer than was realized, but a new study finds these starchy foods may actually have played a part in the growth of the human brain. A new study researching the historyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) – – After examining DNA from remains in an ancient mass grave in Germany, scientists think that genetic immunity from bubonic plague may have developed in the wake of the disease. “We found that innate immune markers increased in frequency in modern people fromContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — That growling dog may actually be terrified of you. Fear and age-related pain are among the reasons why dogs are aggressive toward people, a new study suggests. The findings could help two-legged folks better understand and prevent aggressive behavior, such as growling, barking,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Having close relatives with colon polyps — which can be precursors of cancer — could mean that you have a higher risk for colon cancer, researchers say. Colon cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer in the world, according to the WorldContinue Reading