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New tool enables scientists to interpret 'dark matter' DNA

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Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have invented a new way to read and interpret the human genome. The computational method, called TargetFinder, can predict where non-coding DNA—the DNA that does not code for proteins—interacts with genes. This technology helps researchers connect mutations in the so-called genomic "dark matter" with the genes they affect, potentially revealing new therapeutic targets for genetic disorders.

Eating dark chocolate as a daily snack could help boost athletic performance, study suggests

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Dark chocolate has already been hailed for its positive effects on cardiovascular health – and now a study undertaken at London's Kingston University has found the tasty treat could help give sports enthusiasts an extra edge in their fitness training.

Eating chocolate each day could reduce heart disease and diabetes risk

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A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition appears to back up the adage that a little of what you fancy does you good.

More support for health benefits of chocolate

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(HealthDay)—A new analysis of existing studies, published online Sept. 28 in the Journal of Nutrition, provides more support for the idea that cocoa in chocolate may provide some health benefits.

Scientists discover way to make milk chocolate have dark chocolate health benefits

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Dark chocolate can be a source of antioxidants in the diet, but many consumers dislike the bitter flavor. The taste of milk chocolate is more appealing to a greater number of consumers, but it doesn't have the same antioxidants properties as dark chocolate. In a recent Journal of Food Science study, researchers found a way to use peanut skin extracts to make milk chocolate that has even more nutritional benefits of dark chocolate without affecting the taste.

New study indicates weekly consumption of chocolate lowers the risk for diabetes

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New research from the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS) confirms that persons who eat chocolate at least once a week have a lower prevalence of diabetes and are at lower risk for a diagnosis of diabetes four to five years later.

Children understand far more about other minds than long believed

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Until a few decades ago, scholars believed that young children know very little, if anything, about what others are thinking. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, who is credited with founding the scientific study of children's thinking, was convinced that preschool children cannot consider what goes on in the minds of others.

The health benefits of dark chocolate

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It's no secret that Australians love chocolate, with studies having shown an average of almost 5kg eaten per person per year.

How to eat chocolate without piling on the pounds this Easter

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Easter is once again upon us and for many people it is a time when a little more chocolate than usual is consumed. Chocolate gives many of us pleasure mainly because it has physiological effects that make it moreish – if not downright addictive.

Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to lower risk of heart flutter

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Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

Cocoa and chocolate are not just treats—they are good for your cognition

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A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands - a phrase commonly used to justify ones chocolate snacking behavior. A phrase now shown to actually harbor some truth, as the cocoa bean is a rich source of flavanols: a class of natural compounds that has neuroprotective effects.

After the Medicare breach, we should be cautious about moving our health records online

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The Australian government is digitising the country's health system, but a serious Medicare security breach suggests we may not be ready.

For students' healthy snacking startup, it's all about chocolate

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Ara Josefsson and Jaida Mercurio believe they have found the solution to unhealthy snacking.

New technique searches 'dark genome' for disease mutations

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When doctors can't find a diagnosis for patient's disease, they turn to genetic detectives. Equipped with genomic sequencing technologies available for less than 10 years, these sleuths now routinely search through a patient's DNA looking for mutations responsible for mysterious diseases.

Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile

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Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented today at ESC Congress.

When commuters vanish—the effect of darkness on active travel

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Picture the scene: it is 5:30pm on a Tuesday at the end of October and the streets are full of people walking and cycling home from work. The following week, at the same time, the number of walkers and cyclists has dropped by almost half. The only difference is the clocks have moved back one hour to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time.

Eating almonds and dark chocolate lowers bad cholesterol

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Eating nearly one-third a cup of almonds a day—either alone or combined with almost one-quarter cup of dark chocolate and 2 1/3 tablespoons of cocoa a day—may reduce a risk factor for coronary heart disease, according to a new study.




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