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Alzheimer’s gene may shrink brain starting in childhood

July 15, 2016 SrijitaAlzheimer's, Brain, childhood, gene, In, May, shrink, starting

A gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease may shrink brain structures and lower thinking skills as early as in childhood, decades before the illness actually appears, says a research. The findings showed that children with epsilon(E)4 variant of the apolipoprotein-E gene showed differences in their brain development compared to children with E2 and E3 forms of the gene and were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. In such children the size of the hippocampus — a brain region that plays a role in memory — was found to be approximately 5…

Oestrogen Patch May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Some Women

July 15, 2016 SrijitaAlzheimer's, Cut, In, May, Oestrogen, patch, Risk, Some, Women

PhotoCredit:istock Administering the primary female sex hormone oestrogen via a skin patch shortly after menopause may reduce Alzheimer’s risk in women, suggests new research. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, found that newly postmenopausal women who received oestrogen via a skin patch had reduced beta-amyloid deposits, the sticky plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. “This study showed, for the first time, that the brain amyloid deposition — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease — is reduced in newly postmenopausal women who received 17beta-Estradiol patch…

Cancer Risk May Rise Before and After Diabetes Diagnosis: Study

July 15, 2016 SrijitaAfter, and, Before, Cancer, Diabetes, diagnosis:, May, Rise, Risk, Study

Individuals with Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing cancer before and immediately after their diagnosis, says a new study. The findings showed that the highest risk appears shortly after a diabetes diagnosis. Cancer incidence was also significantly higher in persons with diabetes within the first three months after diagnosis, but not after this time period.”This may in part be explained by increased health care visits and screening tests following a diagnosis of diabetes,” said Iliana Lega, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in Canada.…

Cycling may cut risk of Type 2 diabetes risk

July 14, 2016 Srijita2, Cut, Cycling, Diabetes, May, of, Risk, type

Cycling, often marked as a recreational activity, can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D), if used as a means of transport to work daily, suggests a research. The findings showed that people who took up habitual cycling were at 20 per cent lower risk for T2D than non-cyclists. “Because cycling can be included in everyday activities, it may be appealing to a large part of the population. This includes people who due to lack of time, would not otherwise have the resources to engage in physical…

Oestrogen patch may cut Alzheimer’s risk in some women

July 14, 2016 SrijitaAlzheimer's, Cut, In, May, Oestrogen, patch, Risk, Some, Women

Administering the primary female sex hormone oestrogen via a skin patch shortly after menopause may reduce Alzheimer’s risk in women, suggests new research. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, found that newly postmenopausal women who received oestrogen via a skin patch had reduced beta-amyloid deposits, the sticky plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. “This study showed, for the first time, that the brain amyloid deposition — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease — is reduced in newly postmenopausal women who received 17beta-Estradiol patch form…

Oestrogen patch may cut Alzheimer’s risk in some women

July 14, 2016 SrijitaAlzheimer's, Cut, In, May, Oestrogen, patch, Risk, Some, Women