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Study finds hidden genetic risk delaying diabetes diagnosis in men
New Delhi, Sep 30: A common gene variant may be delaying diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in millions of men worldwide, and increasing their risk of serious complications, according to a study.
Genes, binge drinking, stress behind surging heart-related deaths in young adults
New Delhi, Aug 16: A poor lifestyle with lack of sleep, binge drinking, and high stress, coupled with genes, is playing a significant role in the rising heart-related deaths in India, said experts on Saturday.
Study finds new genomic risk factors for uterine cancer
New Delhi, Aug 8: An international team of researchers has identified new risk factors in DNA that promote tumour development in the lining of the uterus.
A busier social life may signal Alzheimer's risk, says study
New Delhi, June 18: While social isolation has long been known a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, a new study showed that being more sociable can be an early sign of the neurodegenerative disease.
Lifestyle and Environmental factors affect health and ageing more than genes: Study
London, February 22: A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of environmental factors, including lifestyle choices (such as smoking and physical activity) and living conditions, have a more significant impact on health and premature death than our genes.