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Kidney injuries could be treated by existing medicines: Study

Widely available medicines could assist in lessening the impact of acute kidney injuries before they could cause complications and damage, as per a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

2022-12-15T00:13:05.882340+00:00 IST

Study explains why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's

According to a study published in Science Advances, researchers discovered that the brains of women had significantly higher amounts of a modified immune protein which could signal the existence of Alzheimer's.

2022-12-15T00:11:50.718642+00:00 IST

Key to new lupus treatment lies in blood: Study

A new study suggests that restoring the balance of a protein in the blood could be a promising treatment option for systemic lupus erythematosus, also known as lupus, an untreatable autoimmune disease.

2022-12-14T18:04:03.928754+00:00 IST

Longevity treatments do not slow aging: Research

In a new study, researchers have taken a close look at three treatment approaches that have been widely believed to slow the aging process. However, when tested in mice, these treatments proved largely ineffective in their supposed impact on aging.

2022-12-14T17:51:45.002699+00:00 IST

Researchers map brain stimulation target for Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the fifth leading cause of death in adults over 65 years old. While many potential treatments for neurodegenerative disease focus on developing drugs to target key culprits, a relatively new approach aims to treat the brain.

2022-12-14T17:49:30.479001+00:00 IST

Scientists identify potential therapeutic target for gout

Scientists identify a new molecular model and potential therapeutic target for gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis.

2022-12-14T11:28:45.901413+00:00 IST

Study reveals why humans get infected with rodent-borne diseases

In a global study, researchers have identified that most reservoirs of rodent-borne diseases tend to live exclusively or occasionally in or near human dwellings, show large fluctuations in their numbers, and/or are hunted for meat or fur.

2022-12-14T08:54:09.445522+00:00 IST

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Study discover immune reservoir to treat Alzheimer's disease

Researchers suggested cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that circulates inside of and around your brain and spinal cord, your three-pound brain doesn't feel particularly heavy. This fluid-filled space between your brain and skull shields it from a blow to the head and saturates it with nutrition.

2022-12-13T23:48:49.656066+00:00 IST

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Researchers find new treatment for endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition that causes pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and infertility, and it affects up to 15 percent of women in the United States who are of reproductive age. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This tumour may expand and bleed, resulting in discomfort and other signs.

2022-12-13T23:35:45.221273+00:00 IST

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Intermediate cells that helps to treat prostate cancer

From the onset of the disease through the point of androgen independence, where the tumour no longer responds to hormone restriction therapy, researchers have described prostate cancer cell dynamics at a single-cell resolution over the course of the disease.

2022-12-13T23:27:01.316465+00:00 IST

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Researchers find factors linked to optimal aging

What are the keys to "successful" or optimal ageing? A new study followed more than 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to identify the factors linked to well-being as we age.

2022-12-13T18:12:01.301150+00:00 IST

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Bad cholesterol, high blood pressure may cause heart attack

High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be associated with an 18-20 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease among people who have hypertension. However, CVD risk was not higher among those without hypertension, according to new research

2022-12-13T18:09:44.581195+00:00 IST

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Doctors give ineffective weight loss advice to obese patients

A new research study published in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, finds that when doctors tell patients living with obesity to lose weight the guidance they give is generally vague, superficial, and commonly not supported by scientific evidence.

2022-12-13T18:06:22.497528+00:00 IST

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Research reveals subcutaneous fat is protector of females' brains

Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and stroke, at least until menopause, scientists report.

2022-12-13T17:41:35.286641+00:00 IST

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Women who walk more steps may be at lower risk of diabetes

According to a new study using data from the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, wearable fitness devices provide new insights into the link between physical activity and type 2 diabetes.

2022-12-13T16:04:27.163155+00:00 IST

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Microparticles might help in prevention of vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency is the largest cause of blindness in the world, and it can be lethal in severe cases. This vitamin deficiency affects almost one-third of the world's preschool-aged children and is especially widespread in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

2022-12-13T15:25:15.993014+00:00 IST

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Mediterranean diet not only promotes health but also fertility

The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and legumes, has long been praised for its numerous health benefits. Recent research suggests that it may also aid in the treatment of infertility, making it a non-invasive and cost-effective method for couples attempting to conceive.

2022-12-13T15:02:16.181565+00:00 IST

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Obese patients get ineffective weight loss advice from doctors

A new research study has found that when doctors tell patients living with obesity to lose weight the guidance they give is generally vague, superficial, and commonly not supported by scientific evidence.

2022-12-13T07:25:00.402132+00:00 IST

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Bacteria in bladder that makes women more prone to UTIs

Scientists have discovered certain bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that oestrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.

2022-12-12T22:32:46.831826+00:00 IST

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How nanomaterial influences gut microbiome, immune system

Graphene oxide, a nanomaterial utilised in everything from electronics to biomolecule sensors, may have an indirect impact on the immune system through the gut microbiome.

2022-12-12T22:28:10.341752+00:00 IST

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Study establishes link between heart condition and Covid

Researchers at Cedars-Smidt Sinai's Cardiac Institute confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and Covid-19, as well as a new link between the same condition and the Covid-19 vaccine.

2022-12-12T16:35:47.337674+00:00 IST