Posts Tagged ‘twins’
Low birth weight linked to autism risk
NORTHWESTERN (US) — In a study of twins, lower birth weight more than tripled the risk for autism spectrum disorder in identical pairs, in which one twin had symptoms of the disorder and the other did not. Continue…
Friday, January 20, 2012 13:36 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 21, 2011 12:22 - 0 Comments
Smoking twins show why it’s hard to quit
U. COLORADO-BOULDER (US) — Smokers today are influenced by genetic factors far more than social ones—which can make it even harder to quit, according to a new study with twins. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 12, 2011 11:24 - 2 Comments
Being poor stunts cognitive growth
U.TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Growing up poor can suppress a child’s genetic potential to excel cognitively even before the age of 2. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 20, 2009 15:21 - 2 Comments
Depression may raise heart disease risk
EMORY (US)—Depression tends to reduce coronary flow reserve, resulting in a greater risk of heart disease for people who suffer from it, according to a new study. The findings also suggest genetic susceptibility influences which individuals have an increased risk. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 22, 2009 12:59 - 6 Comments
Age of first drink linked to alcoholism
WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS (US)—The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems, a new study finds. (more…)
