Archive: 05/10/2017

Largest twin study pins nearly 80 percent of schizophrenia risk on heritability

In the largest study of twins in schizophrenia research to date, researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, estimate that as much as 79% of schizophrenia risk may be explained by genetic factors. The estimate indicates ...

Oct 5, 2017

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Beer brands popular among youth violate code with youth-appealing ads

Alcohol brands popular among underage drinkers are more likely to air television advertisements that violate the industry's voluntary code by including youth-appealing content, according to a new study by researchers from ...

Oct 5, 2017

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Discovery of a new fusion gene class may affect the development of cancer

A fusion gene occurs when a chromosomal break brings two separate genes together into a new functioning gene. So far, the research has focused on protein-coded fusion genes. However, human genes consist not only of protein-coded ...

Oct 5, 2017

Newborns with CHD show signs of brain impairment even before cardiac surgery

Survival rates have soared for infants born with congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, thanks to innovative cardiac surgery that sometimes occurs within hours of birth. However, the neurodevelopmental ...

Oct 5, 2017

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Exercise your right to choose

Remember that one time your friend made you sign up for an early-morning gym class?

Oct 5, 2017

Simplifying information aids fight against childhood obesity, study finds

Providing simplified health information designed for parents with low health literacy helps all families in childhood obesity treatment programs regardless of their ability to understand health information, according to a ...

Oct 5, 2017