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
FRIDAY, April 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cancer might seem like a modern problem, but new research has revealed that it affected up to 14% of adults in medieval Britain. University of Cambridge researchers used X-rays and CT scans to search for evidence of cancer inside skeletal remains excavated asContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infections may last longer in young people with weakened immune systems, and that extended period could lead to more mutations in SARS-CoV-2, according to the authors of a new case study. The study included two children and a young adult who hadContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Autism appears to develop differently in girls and boys, so the findings of research conducted mainly with boys might not apply to girls, a new study suggests. Autism spectrum disorder is four times more common in boys, which may help explain why there’sContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people know obesity can lead to diabetes or heart disease, but excess weight can play a role in cancer, too, researchers say. A new study found that breast cancer survivors who are overweight have a statistically significant increased risk of developing aContinue Reading