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Article: Lonely people more likely to die young: Study.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- September 15, 2007
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Lonely people more likely to die young: Study
New York, Sept 15 (PTI) Are you single and lonely? Just find a pal to share your feelings, otherwise you might get sick and die young.
Yes, scientists in the United States have uncovered a genetic reason why lonely people have poorer health and are likely to die young -- solitude affects their immune systems.
The researchers from the University of Chicago used a "gene chip" to look at the DNA samples of isolated people and found those who described themselves as chronically lonely had weaker immune systems.
The findings of the study have been published in 'Genome Biology' journal, which ...