News tagged with physiological characteristics


Decreased melatonin secretion associated with higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

With previous evidence suggesting that melatonin may have a role in glucose metabolism, researchers have found an independent association between decreased secretion of melatonin and an increased risk for the development ...

Diabetes created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows link between pre-pregnancy obesity and lower test scores

Women who are obese before they become pregnant are at higher risk of having children with lower cognitive function - as measured by math and reading tests taken between ages 5 to 7 years - than are mothers with a healthy ...

Health created May 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast