Cardiology
Staying in education linked to lower risk of heart disease
Staying in education is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Aug 31, 2017
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News tagged with genetic predisposition
Medical research
New gene linked to blindness and Parkinson's disease
The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a tissue, which lines the back of the eye. Aging, environmental (toxic) insults and genetic predispositions contribute to the death of RPE cells in diseases, such as age-related macular ...
Oct 26, 2014
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Medical research
Lung experts aim to combat COPD more effectively worldwide
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic respiratory disease worldwide and the third leading cause of death. In Germany, about 10% of the population is affected. Fatigue, coughing and persistent ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bacterial link in celiac disease
Bacterial exposure has been identified as a potential environmental risk factor in developing coeliac disease, a hereditary autoimmune-like condition that affects about one in 70 Australians.
Jan 8, 2020
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Genetics
Heart arrhythmia can be acquired by people who are stressed, even with no genetic predisposition
When encountering a charging predator or participating in a triathlon, the human heart responds by beating faster to increase blood supply to muscles. It is a natural and well-understood reaction to stress.
May 10, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cannabis use disorder: another COVID risk factor
Should doctors take particular care to talk to patients about the potential dangers of COVID-19 if those patients have a problematic relationship with pot?
Aug 17, 2021
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Medications
Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor known as an intracranial meningioma, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today.
Mar 27, 2024
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Addiction
Romantic partnerships mitigate influence of genetic predisposition to alcohol consumption
People with a genetic predisposition to risky alcohol behavior are less likely to drink frequently, become intoxicated often, or suffer from alcohol dependence symptoms if they are in a romantic relationship, according to ...
Jul 18, 2019
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Neuroscience
How procrastinators and doers differ genetically
Some people tend to postpone actions. In women, this trait is associated with a genetic predisposition toward a higher level of dopamine in the brain. This is what researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Technical ...
Jul 11, 2019
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Genetics
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome
A new NDORMS study, published in The Lancet Rheumatology, has found a genetic variant that increases the risk of both carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, and opens the door for new therapies that involve blocking the ...
Jul 22, 2022
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