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Slim and healthy people also get type 2 diabetes

Researchers have found a way of dividing type 2 diabetes patients into subgroups. Surprisingly, only one in four patients goes through what is considered the most common course of the disease.

New theory on cause of migraine

New study suggests that we have been misunderstanding the cause of migraine headaches for decades.

Miscarriages increase risk of serious blood clots

Suffering a miscarriage or a stillbirth increases a woman’s risk of clogged arteries around her heart, brain or kidney, says new study. But there’s no cause for panic, says researcher.

Road traffic pollution gives children asthma

But children in rural areas face other allergens that can trigger the disease.

Common cold can trigger asthma

If a child’s body contains certain genetic variants, a common cold is enough to trigger asthma, new study reveals.

Taking patients to the cinema

Health workers are on their way out of their neutral, white coats. Therapists are using themselves as fellow human beings.

Huge study finds 60 genetic causes of cancer

More than 60 parts of the genome can increase a person’s risk of cancer of the breast, prostate and ovaries, according to the largest ever genetic study.

Better health with a Nordic diet

Switching to a healthy Nordic diet might save your life, as it is shown to improve cholesterol values and reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

Manipulated mouse brains help us understand ADHD

A Danish professor is lighting up mouse brains to better understand how nerve cells are affected by dopamine. The researchers behind the technique – optogenetics – were recently awarded a prestigious Danish research prize.

AMD: Common eye disease starts in the body

AMD, a common eye disease which mainly affects elderly people, may not be a disease after all. New study reveals that it may be caused by a defect in the bloodstream.

Pregnant women are often vitamin D deficient

Over one in four fair-skinned women near the end of their pregnancies definitely need more vitamin D. Researchers think that percentage might be even higher.

Why exercise gets on your nerves

It’s not only the muscles that experience fatigue during exercise. It happens to our nerve cells too. New study uncovers the dual role of serotonin.

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