TYPE II DIABETES, ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION, AND OBESITY AS "SYNDROMES OF IMPAIRED GENETIC HOMEOSTASIS": THE "THRIFTY GENOTYPE" HYPOTHESIS ENTERS THE 21st CENTURY
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Thirty-five years of research has demonstrated that essential hypertension and share common epidemiological features of non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Both are diseases of civilization, resulting from genetic and environmental factors. Although developing better and more efficient pharmaceuticals will help fight these diseases, the logical emphasis should be put on prevention through reasonable adjustments in lifestyle.
Publication Name: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0031-5982
Year: 1998
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The upcoming seventh millennium: just one year away
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According to editions of the English King James version of the Bible since 1701, Creation happened in the year 4004 BC. If this is to be believed, then, the Seventh Millennium will begin in 1997. Biblical interpretations suggest that the Seventh Millennium will be a 'Sabbatical' Millennium whereby God will rest and no miracles and divine interventions are to be expected for the next 1,000 years.
Publication Name: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0031-5982
Year: 1997
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