Tag Archives: Disease
Deadly New Coronavirus Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
A new and deadly virus never before seen in humans is under intense study by the US Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. The virus, known as coronavirus, or NCoV, has taken the lives of half of the thirteen people who have been infected. Virology experts report that they have a vast amount of information regarding NCoV’s genetic makeup … [ Read more ]
Antibiotic Resistant Genes Found In Livestock Threaten Human Health
New research reports that Chinese farms are abusing antibiotics to boost the growth and health of their livestock. This alarming practice is leading to increased genetic resistance to antibiotics in animals that are consumed by humans. This multi-drug resistance is transferred to humans who ingest milk and meat and ultimately, promotes serious infections and disease. The practice is also common … [ Read more ]
Healthy People Should Eat Less Than 1,500mg Of Salt Per Day
The American Heart Association has issued a statement recommending that all Americans, not only those at risk of cardiovascular disease, should limit their salt intake to under 1,500 milligrams per day. Higher intakes of salt have been linked to heart attack, strokes and higher mortality rates. Recent studies have indicated that many US adults and children are currently eating twice … [ Read more ]
Global Genome Effort Seeks Genetic Roots of Disease
The 1000 Genomes Project’s mission was to decode the genetic makeup of 1,000 people from diverse backgrounds all over the world. The project involved 200 scientists and will be expanded to include 2,500 people in the coming years. Explains one scientist associated with the project, “We estimate that each person carries up to several hundred rare DNA variants that could … [ Read more ]
‘Hot Spots’ On Human Genome Linked To Many Diseases
Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine recently discovered that a few ‘hot spots’ on the human genome correspond to a large number of a variety of diseases. Many diseases mapped to two specific loci, which are chromosome 6p21 and INK4/ARF. Both these loci are associated with diseases, specifically autoimmune diseases and those associated with aging. Scientists … [ Read more ]
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Worsens, Could Spread To Cities
The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has drastically worsened and could spread to major cities in Africa and beyond. The death toll has doubled to claim 31 victims in the past week, five of the deceased were health care workers. This outbreak appears to be unrelated to the August Ebola cases … [ Read more ]
Cutting Out Red Meat Reduces Carbon Footprint And Disease
A study in the United Kingdom reports that if its citizens stopped eating red and processed meats, the country would be able to reduce its carbon emissions by almost 30 million tons per year. Reducing the consumption of red meat is not only better for the environment, but it also reduces the incidence of chronic diseases like bowel cancer, diabetes … [ Read more ]
New Research On How Genetic Factors Lead To Disease
Genes can determine our predisposition to a vast array of illnesses. While it is obvious that different people have different genetic makeups and risk factors, it is also possible for two people with the same genetic sequence to display differences in the genes or the regulation of those genes. This means that two people who share the exact same gene … [ Read more ]
What The ENCODE Project Reveals About The Human Genome
Scientists long believed that 98% of the genetic sequence that is coded into our 20,000 genes was “junk” DNA. A new study, the ENCODE project, reexamined this data and complied new information regarding the human genome. It is the first systematic attempt at determining what DNA does when it’s not inside protein-coding genes. Our DNA sequence works within the genes … [ Read more ]
Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Lowers Blood Pressure?
A new study reports that drinking dealcoholized red wine can lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of coronary heart disease by 14% and stroke by 20%. Scientists believe that removing the alcohol from red wine can help to increase the nitric oxide in the bloodstream which reduces blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Some medical experts claim that … [ Read more ]
