Sixteen gene variations linked to life expectancy, of which 14 are newly discovered, have been recently identified by specialists. They also revealed three genes whose low expression in the brain is linked with longevity.
Goal is to combat smoking by making it less addictive
A defensive mucus secreted by slugs has inspired a new kind of adhesive that could transform medicine, say scientists.
LONDON – Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years, researchers said on Tuesday.
Higher calcium levels in the bloodstream determine a person's increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and heart attack, a new study suggests.
RIYADH: The Health Ministry has launched nationwide programs to build relations between health officials and patients.
Stressful events in life, such as the death of a child, divorce or being fired, can age the brain by at least four years, US researchers suggests.
New research has uncovered a target for chronic and pathologic pain, which could lead to better drugs for those affected by pain in the future.
High-sugar drinks combined with protein triggers extra fat storage by body, study finds
One in three cases of dementia could be prevented if more people looked after their brain health throughout life, according to an international study in the Lancet.
