Heart disease is tricky. Genes play a big role in how the body deals with fats, blood pressure, and inflammation. These factors all affect the chances of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, physical activity can make a difference. It can lower the risk of CVD, even for those who are genetically more likely to get it. Studies have shown that people with a ...
In the realm of health, the location of fat in the body can be just as significant as the amount. Visceral fat, the type that accumulates around the organs, has a stronger connection to metabolic and heart health compared to fat stored in other areas. This type of fat is often linked to a higher risk of various health issues, including dementia. However, the research...
Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern worldwide. It's a complex condition influenced by genetics and lifestyle. Genes play a significant role in how the body handles fat. This is known as genetic predisposition to adiposity. It's a fancy term for the tendency to store fat, even if someone is not overweight. This genetic factor is linked to an increased risk of dev...
COVID-19 has become a part of our lives, and its effects on health are still being uncovered. One big question is whether people who are more likely to get COVID-19 due to their genes also have a higher chance of heart problems. This is not about getting sick from the virus but about the genes that might make someone more likely to have heart issues. Researchers loo...
The world of genetics is full of surprises, and stomach cancer is no exception. Researchers have found a specific gene change in the DNA of people with stomach cancer. This change is located in a gene called USP47, which is part of a family of genes that control how proteins are broken down in the body. The change, known as a SNP, is a tiny alteration in the DNA code...
Imagine if your mental health could guide your career path! A huge study involving over 400, 000 workers from the US and UK found interesting links between jobs and mental health traits like ADHD, autism, and depression. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discovered that certain careers attract people with specific mental health traits. For ...
You might have heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, but in 2023, health experts proposed a new name: metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. This change came with new diagnostic criteria, but there's still a lot we don't know about the genetic factors that might make someone more likely to get MASLD. Scientists are just st...
Ever wondered if you can outsmart your genes when it comes to lifespan? Well, a big study says yes! Researchers looked at over 350,000 adults and found something amazing. If you don't smoke, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and eat healthily, you could live almost six years longer, even if your genes aren't in your favor. The key is to start young—that's where p...