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Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests. The resear...
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Glucosamine supplements that millions of Americans take to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis may have an unexpected side effect: They may increase risk for...
Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why
Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- The sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord, according to a new study in mice. ...
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Although being openly gay appears to affect a male actor's masculinity ratings, it does not affect views on his performance, according to a new study. Researchers from Clem...
Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Men...
Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who are obese or out of shape in their 40s or 50s might think it's too late to start getting fit, but new research finds that shaping up in middle...
Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk SATURDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Simple changes to your backyard grilling routine could help reduce your colon cancer risk, an expert says. "Research now shows that diets high in red and processed meat increa...
Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- For people with celiac disease, an accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential for good health, experts say. Celiac disease is an intolerance to the protein gluten, w...
Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- In the war against cancer, it looks like matchmaking -- between genes and drugs -- could be an important tool, according to new research into the genetic under...
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Mutations in a gene involved in bone development appear to cause certain severe forms of bone loss, a finding that could lead to new therapies for the commo...