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Autism often linked to multiple new mutations

Health October 16, 2017 at 5:02 pm 0 comments

Washington A recent study has found that most cases of autism appear to be associated with the appearance of new mutations that are not inherited from the parents. According to researchers, risk-raising mutations, occurring in children but not their parents, were found in both protein-coding and regulatory genome regions. TheseRead More

MRI brain scans can identify MS risk in children

Health October 16, 2017 at 5:01 pm 0 comments

New York, October 16 MRI brain scans can help identify children at high risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) much before symptoms appear, which may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. By the time multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed in children, it may be difficult to prevent the disabilities andRead More

MRI brain scans can identify MS risk in children

MRI brain scans can identify MS risk in children

Health October 15, 2017 at 5:04 pm 0 comments

New York, October 15 MRI brain scans can help identify children at high risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) much before symptoms appear, which may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment. By the time multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed in children, it may be difficult to prevent the disabilities andRead More

Autism often linked to multiple new mutations

Health October 15, 2017 at 5:03 pm 0 comments

Washington A recent study has found that most cases of autism appear to be associated with the appearance of new mutations that are not inherited from the parents. According to researchers, risk-raising mutations, occurring in children but not their parents, were found in both protein-coding and regulatory genome regions. TheseRead More

Higher vitamin D dose may boost bone density in preemies

Higher vitamin D dose may boost bone density in preemies

Health October 14, 2017 at 3:44 pm 0 comments

New York: Higher dosage of Vitamin D in premature and preterm infants may prevent them from rickets, researchers suggested. Rickets is a disease that leads to softening and weakening of bones in children due to Vitamin D deficiency. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, all babies must receiveRead More

Genes behind evolution of human skin colour identified

Health October 14, 2017 at 3:43 pm 0 comments

New York: Scientists have identified new genetic variants that sheds light on genetics of skin colour, human evolution as well as explains the risk factors for skin cancer. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found mutations associated with both light and dark pigmentation in diverse African populations that originated moreRead More

Neurological disease deaths up by 36% in last 25 years, says study

Health October 14, 2017 at 3:42 pm 0 comments

Moscow: The number of deaths due to neurological disorders like Alzheimer`s and Parkinson`s disease, stroke and epilepsy has increased by 36.7 per cent worldwide between 1990 and 2015, a study says. In 2015, these diseases comprised of 16.8 percent of global deaths, according to the report by the Global BurdenRead More

Less than 20% urban kids in India eat fruits once a day: Survey

Less than 20% urban kids in India eat fruits once a day: Survey

Health October 13, 2017 at 10:42 am 0 comments

New Delhi: Only 18 per cent of urban children in grade six to 10 in India eat fruits every day, show results of a survey, revealing poor eating habits of a vast majority of kids in the country. At 14 per cent, the proportion of children eating protein once aRead More

Sleeping on back in late pregnancy ups risk of stillbirth

Sleeping on back in late pregnancy ups risk of stillbirth

Health October 13, 2017 at 10:31 am 0 comments

Washington DC Beware mommies-to-be! You may try to sleep on your left or right side as sleeping on back during late pregnancy may increase the risk of stillbirth, according to a new research. According to researchers, foetuses were only in an active state when the mother was on her leftRead More

Traumatic experiences increase risk of heart disease

Health October 13, 2017 at 10:29 am 0 comments

Washington DC, October 13 According to a recent study, traumatic events take a toll on the heart, especially after the menopause transition. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women. To date, little research has been done to study the impact of traumatic experiences on vascular health asRead More