Indian researchers have taken a global lead in cracking the genetic causes for a form of chronic pancreatitis. They have identified two genes responsible for the disease, which is spreading across several States in India and South Asia.

Researchers from the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and the Asian Institute of Gastroentorology (AIG), say mutations in SPINK1 and Cathepsin B genes can lead to the disease

Researchers link a strict low-calorie diet to a decrease in DNA damage that comes with aging.

AP reports on the study, in which during the six-month diet study participants ate as little as 890 calories a day. Their insulin levels fell and metabolisms slowed - changes that are thought to increase longevity

According to a Columbia University study, if you're middle age and sleep five or less hours a night, you may be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure.

James E. Gangwisch, PhD lead researcher, says, "Sleep allows the heart to slow down and blood pressure to drop for a significant part of the day

A review of a vegetarian diet shows it is highly effective for weight loss. Noticeably vegetarian populations tend to be slimmer than meat-eaters, and experience lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other life-threatening conditions linked to overweight and obesity.

The review, analyzing data from 87 other studies, shows the weight-loss effect does not rely on exercise or calorie counting, and its individuals lose weight at a rate of approximately 1 pound per week

A new report reveals that doctors may be able to use a new method to predict whether children are in line to develop diabetes.

According to a report in the Journal of Pediatrics, waist circumference in children and adolescents predicts insulin resistance, a risk factor for diabetes