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A substudy of a prospective observational study performed at a hospital in Italy details potential associations of vitamin D levels with BMI and blood glucose and severity of COVID-19.
READ MOREGenetic and non-genetic causes of severe COVID-19
COVID-19 host genetics initiative, February 19, 2021
READ MOREWith obesity on the rise, the best diet may be tailored to our genes, experts say
Here’s why many expect nutrigenomics to be the future of nutrition.
READ MOREAlcohol Metabolism Could Be Key to Risks of Drinking
Heavy drinking increases the risk of a variety of negative health consequences from liver disease to cancer. But some people who drink heavily appear to be at a greater risk for developing these problems than others.
READ MORECan Food Allergies Be Genetic?
These allergies may be broadly classified as either immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated or non-IgE-mediated reactions, with the former being more rapid in onset, usually presenting within minutes of ingestion. Food allergies are quite distinct from food intolerance, where the latter develops as a result of difficulties in digesting certain types of foods that lead to unpleasant intestinal […]
READ MOREScientists Might Have Discovered a New Human Ancestor With DNA Analysis
Modern human DNA is actually a cocktail. While we call ourselves Homo sapiens, we’re actually a mixture of other species like Neanderthal and Denisovan, early human ancestors. This latter group’s DNA, recently discovered in 2010, is particularly common in East and Southeast Asia populations, but a new study in Cell provides evidence that another ancestor, […]
READ MOREFailing to lose weight? It really could be down to your genes – and this is why
As a middle-aged chef who loves food and hates diets, it’s surprising that I am not overweight and currently feeling bad about failing to stick to a New Year’s resolution to lose a few pounds. My dietary intake is chaotic, largely due to the nature of my work – but also because I am weak […]
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