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Research: How metastatic cancer causes leaky blood vessels

Researchers examine the local communication between endothelial cells and tumors cells and its effects on endothelial cell orientation. The approach uses co-cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells and breast epithelial tumor cell lines to simulate the tumor-endothelial interaction. The group found the clockwise chirality of the hUVECs was less affected by local hormone signaling and more so by direct physical contact with tumor cells. Specific proteins on the tumor cell binding to others on endothelial cells appeared to play a role in changing the clockwise chirality of hUVECs.

2022-12-07T06:25:17.689323+00:00 IST

Parkinson's aid improved blood pressure in teens with diabetes

Teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who took bromocriptine, a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes, had lower blood pressure and less stiff arteries after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine, according to a small study published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

2022-12-07T06:24:01.813304+00:00 IST

Twin study links exercise to beneficial epigenetic changes

A new study of twins indicates that consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave.

2022-12-06T23:53:21.806478+00:00 IST

KRAS drug stops cancer growth in models of pancreatic cancer

Cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS, found in nearly 30 per cent of all human tumours, successfully shrunk tumours or stopped cancer growth in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer.

2022-12-06T17:22:25.176843+00:00 IST

Drug overdose deaths among pregnant women rose: Study

According to a new study, drug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women has increased.

2022-12-06T17:07:43.406422+00:00 IST

Alcohol intake during pregnancy can alter baby's brain

During pregnancy, drinking may have side-effects upon the developing foetus. As per a new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America, it may also have an impact on the development of the baby's brain.

2022-12-06T16:49:39.347988+00:00 IST

Care home nurses still require help to recover from Covid trauma

According to University of East Anglia research, those on the front lines of the Covid pandemic require mental health treatment to help them recover from or manage the stress and trauma they experienced.

2022-12-06T16:07:43.195790+00:00 IST

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Study: How neurons respond to aged-related iron accumulation

Iron (Fe) accumulates in the brain cortex with aging. A plethora of studies indicate that progressive iron accumulation in the substantia nigra (SN) in the aged human brain is a major risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative diseases, but not everyone. This is because our body has plans to respond specifically to iron overloading.

2022-12-06T09:59:27.228175+00:00 IST

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Neuronal activities in the sensorimotor cortex: Research

An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Freiburg has found important clues about the functioning of the sensorimotor cortex. The new findings on neuronal activities in this brain area could be helpful for the further development and use of so-called neuroprostheses. These have an interface with the nervous system and are intended to help compensate for neuronal dysfunctions.

2022-12-06T09:57:55.692203+00:00 IST

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Small fish could play big role in fight against malnutrition

Inexpensive, small fish species caught in seas and lakes in developing countries could help close nutritional gaps for undernourished people, especially young children, according to new research.

2022-12-06T09:57:28.018975+00:00 IST

Popular dietary supplement linked to cancer risk: Study

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Immune system irregularities found in women

According to new research by Cedars-Sinai investigators, Women with prolonged mental health problems up to three years after childbirth may be suffering from irregular immune system responses

2022-12-06T01:22:01.660523+00:00 IST

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Adults who take steps are able to tackle stress: Study

According to a new study, younger adults who take preemptive steps to respond to stress are better able to avoid those negative health outcomes.

2022-12-05T17:14:18.152541+00:00 IST

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Household air purifiers improve heart health in COPD patients

According to the findings of six-month research headed by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, using portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.

2022-12-05T16:51:41.209090+00:00 IST

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AI may predict diseases in humans: Research

according to a research published in the journal named "Nature Machine Intelligence", Artificial Intelligence may potentially predict the incidence of diseases someday.

2022-12-05T16:51:11.475752+00:00 IST

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Online platforms give access to testosterone therapy haphazardly

Testosterone therapy can have numerous risks which patients need to have information of before undertaking it. And according to a new study published in the journal named "JAMA Internal Medicine", not many of these platforms are providing the appropriate guidelines for its safe and effective usage on men.

2022-12-05T16:39:55.069260+00:00 IST

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Seaweed molecules used to improve outcomes for bypass surgery

Researchers are using a natural material derived from seaweed to promote vascular cell growth, prevent blood clots and improve the performance of synthetic vascular grafts used in heart bypass surgery.

2022-12-05T11:13:03.216036+00:00 IST

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Scientist who worked at Wuhan lab claims COVID was man-made virus

COVID was leaked from Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), a state-run and funded research facility, two years ago, the New York Post reported, quoting US-based researcher Andrew Huff's statement in the British newspaper The Sun.

2022-12-05T07:26:18.836417+00:00 IST

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Researchers suggest new way of treating spinal cord injury

The therapy of spinal cord injury has showed a great deal of promise thanks to a novel new substance created at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

2022-12-04T23:09:10.713461+00:00 IST

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Study reveals use of cationic nanonmaterials to treat obesity

According to study, obesity is a serious illness that can result in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic inflammation. For this reason, researchers have long been attempting to find effective treatments.

2022-12-04T21:55:29.793384+00:00 IST

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Researchers reveal new insights into novel HIV vaccine strategy

While scientists had previously struggled to create an effective vaccine against HIV, results from a first-in-human clinical trial indicate that a novel vaccine design technique being used by scientists offers new potential.

2022-12-04T21:20:55.502299+00:00 IST