New paper describes genetic connections between biological rhythms, timing of …
Given that more than 16 percent of the U.S. and European workforce engage in shift work, an understanding of the development of elevated metabolic disorders in shift work is critical. Also, there are sex differences in the incidence of metabolic … Read more on Medical Xpress
Disorders eat them from inside
"With my poor eating habits, I got gastric when I was 12 and stomach ulcer when I was 13, but none of that made me come out of my eating disorder,” he added. When he was 16, Loh threw a tantrum in a mall when he could not fit into a size 26' pants. Read more on The Star Online
Daily Planner: September 24
Anorexia Nervosa, Associated Eating Disorders: 7-8:30 p.m. Information, support, sharing. Woodoak Condominiums Complex recreation room, 555 Vallombrosa. 343-4891. Weekly. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m., 1341 W. Fourth St.. Life on Life's Terms of NA. Read more on Enterprise-Record
Family History And Screening Are Keys To Treating An Inherited Disease
The disorder, called Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), affects more than 600,000 Americans, yet 80 percent of those with FH are undiagnosed and have no idea they are at risk. When Ito was diagnosed in 1974, the medical … “When I'd go out with my … Read more on Yumanewsnow