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A new approach to investigating factors that affect the onset of symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD) has identified a couple of genome sites where variants that can speed-up or delay symptom onset can be found. The team of researchers analyzed more than 4,000 gene samples from HD patients. They found that particular variants on two ...click here to read more

It is often said that our eyes are the gateway to our soul. Although this may be true, your eyes can reveal much more than that. Eyes not only provide us with the ability to see, but they can also tell us what’s going on inside our bodies. Whether it is matters of the heart, ...click here to read more

You’re not feeling well for quite some time so you decide to see a doctor. You explain your symptoms, they run some tests and you end up, eventually, with a diagnosis. You start taking medications and treatments but find they don’t really seem to be working. What could the problem be? Is your illness just ...click here to read more

For centuries scientists around the world have tried to uncover the secrets to health and longevity. Countless studies have been conducted comparing the health of those who are married to those who are single. A lot of data indicates being married is a key to good health; however, recent studies are casting some doubt. Back in the ...click here to read more

Feeling sad, miserable, or “blue” for lengthy periods of time? You could be one of millions suffering from depression. Depression levels are on the rise across the world.  The World Health Organization (WHO) states that by the year 2020, depression will be the second largest contributor to the global burden of disease. Depression is a ...click here to read more