Heavy drinking can change your DNA: Study
In addition, the binge and heavy drinkers also showed reductions in gene expression, or the rate at which these genes create proteins. These changes increased with greater alcohol intake.
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In addition to the Fed, Trump can blame his tariffs for the latest market slump
While President Donald Trump has directed his ire at the Federal Reserve for the recent stock market decline, he also has himself to blame.
The president's escalating trade battle with China has ad...
Cannabis extract can be used to treat psychosis, says this study
A single dose of the non-intoxicating compound of cannabis -- cannabidiol -- can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis, results of a clinical trial, led by an Indian-origin ...
Insulin can boost your immune system, here’s how
Insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets, boosts immune health, according to a new study. Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) scientists have identified a s...
How Mushrooms Can Aid In Diabetes Treatment
Eating white button mushrooms daily can act as a prebiotic by improving microbial community in the gut, which could then improve the regulation of glucose in the liver, a finding that could one day pave way...
Single pill with two drugs can boost treatment for blood pressure, says study
A single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment as most of the patients are often reluctant to take more than a pill, according to a research.
The research, published in the European He...
Kidneys can be affected because of poor air quality, says study
Polluted air increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which occurs when a person's kidneys are damaged, or cannot filter blood properly, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found.
The...
Tobacco smoke exposure can impact adolescents’ health, make them ill
Exposure to tobacco smoke can drastically impact teenagers’ health. A University of Cincinnati study found that teens exposed to tobacco smoke were at higher risk of having respiratory symptoms, such as sho...
E-cigarettes are as dangerous as smoking. It can double the risk of heart attack
A new study has found that smoking an e-cigarette on a regular basis could double the risk of a heart attack. According to a new analysis of a survey of nearly 70,000 people, led by researchers at UC San Fr...
Snacking on almonds in the morning can help lower cholesterol, glucose
A morning snack of almonds may reduce total cholesterol, and improve the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar in breakfast-skipping college students, a study claims. Many college students tend to skip mea...