July 2008
What Causes Obesity – Genes or Lifestyle?
As the Americans pile their tables with more calorie-loaded meals offered by fast-food restaurants and supermarkets, scientists continue looking for genes that can hold key to wrong food choices, weight gain, and obesity-related diseases.
March 2008
Smoking Can Cause Irreversible Damage of Genes | Deliggit.com
Long-term smoking is well-known as a serious risk factor in developing artery stiffness. However, according to a recent study reported at the Journal of the American Heart Association, smoking-induced arterial damage can be successfully treated by smoking cessation.
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