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The transcriptional coregulator Swi-independent 3—or Sin3—switches on and off the genes that drive crucial biological processes during prenatal development, including cellular differentiation, maturation, survival, metabolism, and stress responses. Earlier studies reported the postnatal presence of Sin3 in the pancreas, yet its functional attributes were poorly understood. In recent work published in Diabetes, Xiaodun Yang—from the […]
Half a million adults may have type 2 diabetes without even realising it, a study has revealed. Scientists analysed blood samples from 200,000 Britons aged between 40 and 70. They found that 2,000 of them had very high blood sugar levels, indicating they had diabetes, but had not yet been diagnosed with the condition. With […]
Also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), a heart attack is a serious health concern. Immediate medical attention is required to help save your life. Would you know when to dial 999? One of the symptoms of a heart attack is feeling choked up, which may feel like heartburn, attested the health website WebMD. This […]
The research team at Sleepscore Labs understand the power of a restful night’s sleep. And certain foods can cause trouble sleeping. What are they? Sleep is paramount to “flush out toxins, replace cells and repair damaged tissues”. Moreover, it’s your body’s way of restoring your energy supply to live an optimum life. Long-term deficits in […]
A large study finds a dramatic increase in the number of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of adults experiencing depression in the U.S. has tripled, according to a major study. Researchers estimate that more than 1 in 4 U.S. adults now report experiencing symptoms of […]
The Trump administration shut down a plan from the U.S. Postal Service to mail five free face masks to every U.S. household in April, according to several reports. The USPS, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), had drafted a press release announcing that it would distribute a stockpile of 650 […]
Tara Lipinski is opening up about her experience with endometriosis. On Wednesday, the 38-year-old former figure skater — who struck Olympic gold when she was 15 at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan — shared a selfie from a hospital bed on Instagram, explaining that the snapshot is from two weeks ago before she underwent […]
According to a recent study conducted in Oulu, Finland, even a short reduction in daily time spent in lying or sitting could have several cardiometabolic health benefits for adults. In this study, the beneficial effects could be seen in insulin level, blood lipid and glucose, and body mass index. During a 24-hour day, adults spend […]
Israel is set to go back into a full lockdown later Friday to try to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has steadily worsened for months as its government has been plagued by indecision and infighting. The three-week lockdown beginning at 2 p.m. (1100 GMT) will include the closure of many businesses, strict limits on public […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for September 17 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Wednesday that he would bet on a coronavirus vaccine to be proven safe and effective before the end of 2020. ‘‘I would still put my […]