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UK Biobank
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Variability shown across patient characteristics
In a recent study published in the BMC Medicine, a group of researchers identified the factors influencing the…
Study identifies genetic variants with profound impact on obesity risk
A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have…
Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies…
Study reveals risk factors for faster aging in the brain
The researchers had previously identified a ‘weak spot’ in the brain, which is a specific network of higher-order…
Childhood ‘lazy eye’ linked to increased health risks in adulthood
Adults who had amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome…
Genetic risk tool could aid early diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis patients
Young people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help…
Deep learning shines a new light on Parkinson’s detection through the eye
A recent Scientific Reports study discusses the potential of retinal fundus imaging as a diagnostic screening modality for Parkinson’s disease…
Impact of diet on health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank participants
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers assessed the association between diet and health outcomes among United…
Research uncovers link between reproductive factors and COPD risk in women
A range of reproductive factors, including age when periods first start and an early menopause, are all linked…
Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers carried out a metabolomics investigation…