© Tridsanu Thopet Dr Stacey Lockyer, Senior Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation, tells us how to understand diabetes and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes In the UK, over 4.9 million people have diabetes, and this figure is rising. An estimated 850,000 people are also currently living with type 2 diabetes.but have …
In a bold attempt to halt the progression of some cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a group of researchers are trying something new: injecting a protective gene into patients’ brains. The trial only involved five patients with a particular genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They received a very low dose of gene therapy – a safety …
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In a bold attempt to halt the progression of some cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a group of researchers are trying something new: injecting a protective gene into patients’ brains. The trial only involved five patients with a particular genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. They received a very low dose of gene therapy – a safety …
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A new study reveals that, especially for men, a healthy plant-based diet can significantly reduce their risk of colorectal cancer. The study found that the same trend was not seen in women, although they said the women may have had a healthier diet to begin with. Experts say a healthy, balanced diet can be beneficial …
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A featured discussion sheds light on how the Combined Risk Score can lead to better breast cancer prevention and screening strategies. SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc.., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced several new data presentations at the San Antonio Breast Cancer …
A recently released report on the status of wildlife in Canada listed more species than any previous report – more than 50,000 – and warns that more than 2,000 of them are at high risk of being wiped out in the nature. The Wild Species 2020 report, compiled by researchers working for federal, provincial and …
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem and one of the most biodiverse, is highly threatened by climate change and should be placed on a list of endangered World Heritage Sites, a recommended a mission supported by the United Nations. The mission’s report, released on Monday, said current conservation efforts were not …
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Chris Hemsworth revealed shocking news to his fans this month, saying he was taking a break after discovering he was at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The Thor the actor learned the news after taking a genetic test while filming his new Disney+ documentary series Unlimited. In an interview with vanity lounge, Hemsworth says the …
2022 has brought the climate crisis back to Europeans like no other year. It may be a ‘spyglass’ in the new normal, according to researchers behind a new study showing that the fire season has reached a record “burnt area” in parts of southwestern Europe. The continent has also suffered probably the worst drought in …
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