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- Read more about Genes linked to peripheral artery disease identified
Japanese researchers have identified three genes associated with peripheral artery disease, a common but debilitating disease that makes walking painful and that can, in serious cases, lead to limb loss.
- Read more about Kids who take antibiotics may grow up overweight
Children who receive antibiotics throughout the course of their childhood gain weight significantly faster than those who do not, says a new study. The findings suggest that early antibiotics use may have a compounding effect on body mass index (BMI), a measure often used to determine whether someone is at a healthy weight.
- Read more about Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain
Researchers have developed a new tumour marker test that may help predict whether breast cancer is likely to spread or metastasis to the brain, a deadly complication.
- Read more about Botox may prevent irregular heartbeat
Botox, known for reducing facial wrinkles, may also prevent irregular heart rhythms when injected into fat surrounding the heart after bypass surgery, suggests a study.
- Read more about Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease
Being sedentary for too long during the day may be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, according to a study.
- Read more about Enhancing brain function may curb memory loss
Increasing a crucial cholesterol-binding membrane protein in nerve cells (neurons) within the brain can improve learning and memory in aged mice, a new study shows.
- Read more about Smokers are at greater risk of codeine addiction
Mice studies by researchers at University of Toronto have revealed that nicotine gives brain more codeine relief, putting smokers at a higher risk for addiction. The study is published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
- Read more about Regular pre-pregnancy exercise protect against pelvic girdle pain
A team of researchers has revealed that regularly exercising before pregnancy protects against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows. The study is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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- Read more about Male and female hearts age differently
Male and female hearts change over time in significantly different ways, says a new study. The findings may shed light on different forms of heart failure seen in men and women that may require the development of gender-specific treatments, the scientists said.
- Read more about Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease -- and ultimately of death -- in people with hypertension.