World-first regulations to combat sedentary behavior among children in China show global promise Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research. May 12, 2024 0 0
Study suggests two copies of APOE4 gene behind up to 20% of Alzheimer's cases A team of neurologists affiliated with multiple institutions in Spain and the U.S. has found evidence that suggests up to 20% of all cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be attributable to double copies of the APOE4 gene. May 12, 2024 report 0 81
Researchers show genetic variant common among Black Americans contributes to large cardiovascular disease burden Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes ... May 12, 2024 0 44
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. May 12, 2024 0 28
A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope Barbara Nabulo was one of three girls in her family. But when a sister died, her mother wailed at the funeral that she was left with just one and a half daughters. May 12, 2024 0 0