Genes plus parenting may promote shyness, anxiety
... Maryland, College Park, and colleagues found that children carrying one or two short versions of a gene involved in transport of the neurotransmitter serotonin were more likely to be extremely shy at ...
Study identifies gene linked to longer lifespan
... percent longer than their better-fed cousins.
Now they think they know why.
They identified a gene in roundworms on Wednesday that directly links calorie restriction to longer lifespan.
The r ...
Does Genetics Influence Obesity?
The last several weeks have seen an explosion of articles in the news regarding the link of genetics and obesity. It is known that if your parents struggle with weight, the likelihood you will ...
Short stubby legs!
As an islander girl, I've got the genes that let my legs be the first site of gaining inches, whereas every other body part is okay. W ...
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Although many risk factors for breast cancer cannot be controlled -- such as genetic mutations, age, and family history -- others are associated with lifestyle choices.
The A ...
White Tea and its Health Benefits
... t actually be the most powerful form of tea when it comes to preventing cancer and inhibiting cell mutations. If you're looking for a good pack of tea, try the Republic of tea's Honeydew White.
Early Man Couldn't Drink Milk
... ars ago no Europeans could digest milk.
In order to digest milk, adult humans need to have a gene which produces an enzyme called lactase to break down lactose, one of the main sugars it contai ...
Green Tea Can Treat Skin Inflammation
... ent. A chemical in green tea suppresses inflammation as it regulates the expression of a protein in genes which controls the life cycle of a skin cell, meaning that cells are instructed when to die of ...
Find Your UltraMetabolism
... n for Automatic Weight Loss, which explores “nutrigenomics” (the science of how food “talks” to our genes). In the book, Dr. Hyman helps participants (and readers) develop a personalized program to aw ...
