Although research has shown that increased exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays ups our risk of developing skin cancer, new findings published in the journal Environmental Engineering Science report a link between wetter and chillier climates and an increased risk of several other cancers, reports Medical News Today. Scientists aimed to look for a relationship… Read More: The Type of Climate You Live in May Increase Your… »
On the Italian island of Sardinia, I’ve broken bread in mountain villages that boast some of the highest concentrations of male centenarians on the globe. On the Japanese islands of Okinawa, I’ve sat down for tea with those who rank among the world’s longest living women. On the Greek island of Ikaria, where it’s said… Read More: A ‘blue zones’ diet: Live longer from what you eat… »
April showers bring May flowers, but a wet winter is just guaranteed to bring spring and summer bugs. Here’s how bad it’s about to get in your region. Courtesy National Pest Management Association After an overly wet winter across the United States, earlier-than-normal pest population explosions are expected in most areas of the country, as… Read More: If You Live in These Regions, Pest Populations Are About… »
Muhdo’s epigenetic sequencing kit is launching this weekMuhdo By Graham Lawton Getting your DNA sequenced is now an everyday reality, but a new frontier has opened up in personal genomics. Two companies have started selling kits that sequence your epigenome. They claim it can deliver much more detailed and useful health advice than is possible… Read More: Epigenetic testing firms claim to help you live a healthier… »