News tagged with geographic location
A GPS in your DNA: Research says genetics can reveal your geographic ancestral origin
While your DNA is unique, it also tells the tale of your family line. It carries the genetic history of your ancestors down through the generations. Now, says a Tel Aviv University researcher, it's also possible ...
Genetics
Aug 16, 2012 |
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Genomics and African queens: Diversity within Ethiopian genomes reveals imprints of historical events
Researchers have started to unveil the genetic heritage of Ethiopian populations, who are among the most diverse in the world, and lie at the gateway from Africa. They found that the genomes of some Ethiopian populations ...
Genetics
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Child food allergy prevalence linked to urban/rural status
(HealthDay) -- The prevalence of childhood food allergy is associated with urban/rural status, even after adjusting for confounding variables, according to a study published online May 17 in Clinical Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Caregiver's health is strong predictor of orphan's health
The health of a caregiver is the most important predictor of orphan health, according to a new Duke University study that spans five less-wealthy nations in Africa and Asia. More important than an orphan's geographic location, ...
Health
Jun 13, 2012 |
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City kids more likely to have food allergies than rural ones
Children living in urban centers have a much higher prevalence of food allergies than those living in rural areas, according to a new study, which is the first to map children's food allergies by geographical location in ...
Pediatrics
Jun 07, 2012 |
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Statewide coordinated STEMI approach deemed successful
(HealthDay) -- A statewide coordinated effort across hospitals and emergency medical service (EMS) providers to transport patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to hospitals providing ...
Cardiology
Jun 05, 2012 |
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Geographic information systems demonstrate links between health and location
The neighborhoods in which children and adolescents live and spend their time play a role in whether or not they eat a healthy diet, get enough exercise or become obese, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme ...
Health
Apr 10, 2012 |
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Neighborhood poverty and health insurance figure in late-stage diagnosis of breast cancer
Home may be where the heart is, but where you live could affect your health.
Cancer
Mar 05, 2013 |
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Few small employers likely to opt out of health reform rules
Rules that allow some small employers to avoid regulation under the federal Affordable Care Act are unlikely to have a major impact on the future cost of health insurance unless those rules are relaxed to allow more businesses ...
Health
Feb 08, 2012 |
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