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'Lean gene' means slim people could be less healthy than the obese
They warn that the gene, known as IRS1, keeps some people thin but is also linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Professor Douglas Kiel, from Harvard Medical School in Boston, US, said: "We've uncovered a truly fascinating genetic story and, when we found the effect of this gene, we were very intrigued by the unexpected finding. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8...ple-could-be-less-healthy-than-the-obese.html
NHS told to avoid 'slash and burn cuts'
NHS chiefs are at risk of making "slash and burn" cuts to services in a drive to save money, doctors' leaders say. British Medical Association chairman Dr Hamish Meldrum said he was concerned about the impact across the whole UK.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13907633
Doctors make breakthrough in repairing genetic defects
Doctors have treated a life-threatening blood disease by repairing flaws in the genetic code of a living animal, the first time such an ambitious feat has been achieved. The work raises the prospect of powerful new therapies that can target and repair the genetic defects behind a wide range of human diseases that cannot be tackled with modern medicines.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/jun/26/doctors-breakthrough-repairing-genetic-defects
Elderly 'facing cuts to care despite promises'
Social care budgets for the elderly in England will be cut this year - despite promises to invest more cash, according to an analysis of spending plans. The Age UK research, based on freedom of information data, suggested spending on the over-65s would drop by over 8%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13907629
They warn that the gene, known as IRS1, keeps some people thin but is also linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Professor Douglas Kiel, from Harvard Medical School in Boston, US, said: "We've uncovered a truly fascinating genetic story and, when we found the effect of this gene, we were very intrigued by the unexpected finding. Diabetes UK Director of Research Dr Iain Frame quoted.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8...ple-could-be-less-healthy-than-the-obese.html
NHS told to avoid 'slash and burn cuts'
NHS chiefs are at risk of making "slash and burn" cuts to services in a drive to save money, doctors' leaders say. British Medical Association chairman Dr Hamish Meldrum said he was concerned about the impact across the whole UK.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13907633
Doctors make breakthrough in repairing genetic defects
Doctors have treated a life-threatening blood disease by repairing flaws in the genetic code of a living animal, the first time such an ambitious feat has been achieved. The work raises the prospect of powerful new therapies that can target and repair the genetic defects behind a wide range of human diseases that cannot be tackled with modern medicines.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/jun/26/doctors-breakthrough-repairing-genetic-defects
Elderly 'facing cuts to care despite promises'
Social care budgets for the elderly in England will be cut this year - despite promises to invest more cash, according to an analysis of spending plans. The Age UK research, based on freedom of information data, suggested spending on the over-65s would drop by over 8%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13907629
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