Genetic Study of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Could Lead to Better Treatments
Genetic variation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appears to play a major role in determining how sick they will become and could provide a roadmap for more effective treatments.
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Women In Their 60s Are About Twice As Likely To Develop Alzheimer's Disease Over The Rest Of Their Lives As They Are Breast Cancer
According to the Alzheimer's Association 2014 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released today, a woman’s estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s at age 65 is 1 in 6, compared with nearly 1 in 11 for a man.
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Study Links Irregular Sleep Patterns to Metabolic Disorders
Obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol more prevalent among irregular sleepers.
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Forecasting Flu Outbreaks
Scientists were able to forecast seasonal flu outbreaks using an approach common to weather prediction. The accomplishment lays the groundwork for systems to help public officials better predict and prepare for outbreaks.
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