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Genetic risk scores not useful in predicting disease

Imagine you’re trying to pick a winning horse at the racetrack. You analyze all the data – past performances, jockey stats, and track conditions – and calculate a risk score for each horse. But when the race starts, only 11% of the horses with high risk scores actually win, while 5% of low-risk horses end […]

Published on October 19, 2023

‘I’d rather not know’: Why we choose ignorance

When faced with the opportunity to gain knowledge about the potential consequences of their actions on others, a surprising 40% of individuals opt to remain in the dark. This deliberate choice of ignorance often arises from the desire to maintain a self-centered mindset without feeling burdened by responsibility. It’s like when you have a pile […]

Published on October 19, 2023

Link Found Between High Red Meat Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes

The connection between eating a lot of red meat and developing type 2 diabetes is like building a skyscraper on shaky ground. Just two servings of red meat per week can increase the risk, and the more red meat consumed, the higher the risk becomes. However, there’s good news! It seems that swapping out red […]

Published on October 19, 2023