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Study links heart shape to genetic risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, King's College…
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New study highlights the importance of BMI in disease pathogenesis

New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases. Scientists at deCODE genetics, subsidiary of…
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Time-restricted eating shows promising weight and metabolic benefits, study reveals

New research highlights the potential of time-restricted eating and calorie timing as effective, sustainable alternatives for weight management and improved blood sugar levels. Study: Meal Timing and Anthropometric and…
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Study shows how microbial load affects gut health and disease

In sickness or in health, the billions of microorganisms that inhabit our guts are our constant companions throughout life. In the past few decades, scientists have shown how the nature of this 'microbiome' can provide…
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Nomic® and Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) launch large-scale protein profiling to…

Nomic Bio Inc. (Nomic), a proteomics company with the highest-throughput platform for multiplexed protein quantification, and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), a collaborative consortium of the world’s…
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Study suggests beta-blockers may elevate depression symptoms in post-MI patients

Research highlights the need to consider mental health impacts when prescribing beta-blockers to MI patients with preserved heart function. Study: Short- and long-term effects of beta-blockers on symptoms of anxiety and…
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Study shows how a single defective BRCA1 gene accelerates cancer development

People inherit two copies of each gene -; one from each parent -; an evolutionary fail-safe to ensure survival even when one of them doesn't function.For cancer-suppressor genes like BRCA1, researchers have long hypothesized…
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Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds

Frailty begins to accelerate 4 to 9 years before dementia onset and may help identify at-risk populations for prevention strategies. Study: Frailty Trajectories Preceding Dementia in the US and UK. Image Credit:…
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Study identifies key priorities for research on reducing psychiatric medication

Study hopes to inform the research agenda and help future research to focus on the questions that are most important to key stakeholders. The global consumption of psychiatric medication is increasing by 4% annually, with the…
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