Gene research finds DNA variants linked to dyslexia in first study of its kind
Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia. Dyslexia is known to run in families – partly because of genetic factors – but until now, little
Sleep quality more important than duration to stay healthy, research suggests
Experiencing good quality sleep is more important than getting the recommended seven to nine hours when it comes to keeping illnesses at bay, a study suggests. New research has found that people who do not get
How fast you walk is as important as doing 10,000 steps – study
How fast you walk is just as important as how many steps you take in a day, research suggests. Studies found that walking 10,000 steps a day was associated with a lower risk of dementia, heart
New malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deaths, say scientists
A malaria vaccine created by Oxford researchers “is really exciting” and could contribute towards drastically reducing the number of children who die from the infection, experts suggest. A new study reports on the effectiveness of a
Two to three cups of coffee a day may be good for the heart, research suggests
Drinking two or three cups of coffee a day may be linked to a reduced the risk of heart disease or dying, new research suggests. The findings suggest this association exists for people with and without
Drinking wine with meals may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests
People who drink wine with their meals may be at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.Researchers analysed data from 312,400 patients on the UK biobank database and found that drinking alcohol
