Belief In Genetic Predispositions May Have Bigger Impact On Some Behaviors Than Actual Genes

reports a new study by researchers at Stanford University suggests that believing one has “a genetic predisposition to certain health characteristics, such as a low capacity for exercise or a tendency to overeat,” may be associated with an increased likelihood of such behaviors, “even if their DNA does not actually contain the gene variants in question.” The findings were published in Nature Human Behavior. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/well/move/mind-may-trump-dna-in-exercise-and-eating-habits.html

People Appear To Have Unique Postprandial Glucose Responses To Identical Meals,

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Coffee for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention? Researchers aim to associate drinking the caffeinated beverage with reduced risk; experts say 'not so fast'

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US Cancer Deaths Declined By 27% From 1991 To 2016,

) reported that the Americans’ “cancer death rate has now been falling for at least 25 years, down 27 percent over that period,” driven by lower smoking rates and medical advances. The Wall Street Journal (1/8, A1, Marcus, Subscription Publication) reports that the study, published Tuesday in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians by researchers for the American Cancer Society found cancer deaths fell 27 percent from 1991 to 2016. Despite the declines, the researchers estimate there will be https://www.wsj.com/articles/cancer-deaths-decline-27-over-25-years-11546959600

Neurons Develop Differently in Autism

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FluMist Flopped for Kids During Recent Flu Seasons Pooled data confirms vaccine's lower effectiveness, especially against H1N1 strain

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Flu Becoming More Widespread Across Country, CDC Says.

reported, “According to a new report from the CDC,” cases of the flu are rising. Currently, 24 states have widespread flu, which is “more than double from the week before.” One doctor at New York’s Maimonides Medical Center said, “We have definitely seen an uptick in the number of cases related to the flu over the past few weeks.” The CDC’s Influenza Division Director Dr. Dan Jernigan said, “We’ve already seen thousands of hospitalizations this year, and we will expect a whole lot more, because that’s what influenza does.” https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2019-01-04/13-child-deaths-as-flu-activity-increases-in-us-cdc-says