Diabetes reduces sperm count, damages DNA in men: Study
MUMBAI: Diabetic men are twice as likely to suffer from DNA damage to sperms than healthy individuals, an ongoing study by Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre has revealed. The study also showed that...
View ArticleType 2 Diabetes: The Search For An Epigenetic Fix
Type 2 diabetes has a strong hereditary component, and while we can’t change the genes we were born with, if epigenetics says a father eating a Twinkie before conception can lead to bad grades for the...
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Obesity-Cancer Link Explained By 'Gut Bug' Changes, New …
Changes in the gut microbiome could help explain why obese mice are more likely to develop liver tumors (inset).Credit: Eiji Hara/Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research A long-standing question in...
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DNA flaw boosts cancer risk from diabetes—study
Agence France-Presse In this Friday, March 2, 2012, file photo, DNA samples are processed at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany, New York. A DNA flaw may explain why...
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Obesity Weekend Roundup, November 8, 2013 | Dr. Sharma's …
As not everyone may have a chance during the week to read every post, here’s a roundup of last week’s posts: Detailed Food Records Predict Weight Loss Outcomes Guest Post: “Balancing the Scales”...
View ArticleNew blood test could revolutionize cancer treatment
A new test can tell if and when a tumor has returned by using a sample of the old tumor to identify the unique cancer genetic sequence. Continue reading →
View ArticleDog slobber could help treat cancer
Recent research study has hinted at the development of a cancer treatment based on the DNA found in the saliva of a dog. Continue reading →
View ArticleExcessive alcohol consumption could lead to cancer
A study has revealed that excessive intake of alcohol on daily basis may lead to shortening of telomere responsible for several health problems including cancer Continue reading →
View ArticleDNA mutation linked to childhood obesity, study finds
A study conducted on 300 children (most weighing over 200 pounds at the age of 10), specifically targetting their DNA. The research has found that some children who are obese could have a part of their...
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