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Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength may protect against common morbidities

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A study showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases. This is a highly comprehensive international study on hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity.

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Thawing permafrost threatens up to three million people in Arctic regions

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In an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary study, an international team examined the social risks for Arctic regions associated with thawing permafrost. The scientists found that the thawing permafrost posed an increased risk of exposure to infectious diseases and release of contaminants, and interruptions of supply routes.

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Fat Hiding Around Organs Could Raise Odds for Alzheimer's

Drugs.com

20, 2023 -- Middle-aged folks with lots of belly fat surrounding their internal organs appear to be at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease later in life, a new study suggests. MONDAY, Nov. This hidden abdominal fat -- known as visceral fat --.

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Cutting Out Meat Could Cut Diabetes Rates

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 -- If it would stave off heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer, would you swear off bacon and burgers?A A new international simulation projects cutting Americans' intake of processed meat alone by 30% could head off more than.

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A transatlantic collaboration is uncovering the role of key genetic variants in common diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity

Broad Institute

By Lucy Mutz November 4, 2024 Credit: Juliana Sohn Kasper Lage is managing director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Genomic Mechanisms of Disease. The overall goal is to translate genetic findings into biological mechanisms underlying disease that could be targeted with new medicines.

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Medical College of Wisconsin scientist and international team awarded $13 million NIH program project grant to study calcifications in diseases of aging

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Consultant – Earned Media 414.801.3146 | cmcdonald@mcw.edu Medical College of Wisconsin scientist and international team awarded $13 million NIH program project grant to study calcifications in diseases of aging Dr. Francesca Marassi and collaborators garner $13 million NIH grant to study misplaced […]

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This wireless, handheld, non-invasive device detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's biomarkers

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. The biosensor can also transmit the results wirelessly to a laptop or smartphone.