Biological clocks influence genes by controlling chromosome coiling
A new study has provided direct evidence that biological clocks can influence the activity of a large number of different genes in an ingenious fashion, just by causing chromosomes to coil more tightly during the day and to relax at night. ANI
Why Santa stays healthy despite demanding schedule
The Pennsylvania Medical society is urging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle in the run-up to Christmas, and look to Santa Claus for inspiration. ANI
Brit kids, as young as five, to get lessons on alcohol dangers
British children, as young as five, will be taught about the harmful effects of alcohol in an effort to tackle the nations growing binge-drinking problem. ANI
Now, sensor technology to keep track of your progress in the gym
Finding it hard to count the number of sets and reps you did while lifting weights? Then kiss your problem good bye, for a new technique helps you to recognise what type of exercise you are doing and how many repetitions have you completed. ANI
Root causes of obesity lie in how we look at environment, culture: Dietician
It is not about eating right and doing more activity in a bid to fight obesity, rather it is about the way we look at our environment and culture, says a dietician. ANI