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Type 2 diabetes risk is associated with sleep problems: Study

As the Christmas season starts to ramp up, University of South Australia researchers are reminding people to prioritize a good night's sleep as new research shows that troubled sleep may be associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

2022-12-04T16:08:40.945246+00:00 IST

Researchers find how pathogenic bacteria trigger Crohn's disease

The findings of a recent study headed by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers, suggests that changes in a single gene allow dangerous gut bacteria to trigger the inflammation that underlies Crohn's disease.

2022-12-04T15:43:48.096863+00:00 IST

Researchers discover why type 1 diabetic kids miss more school

Children with type 1 diabetes miss nine more school days annually on average than children without the condition, according to a recent Cardiff University study.

2022-12-04T13:32:31.447583+00:00 IST

Laser therapy is beneficial in treating short-term memory problem

Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK and Beijing Normal University in China, demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short-term, or working memory in people by up to 25 per cent.

2022-12-04T13:25:01.367940+00:00 IST

Hot weather raises risk of stroke in older people: Study

According to research presented at ESC Asia, a scientific congress put on by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), and the Asean Federation of Cardiology, emergency visits for stroke are increased after a heatwave (AFC).

2022-12-04T11:55:26.207250+00:00 IST

Researchers develop device to separate blood nanoparticles

Engineers at Duke University have developed a device that uses sound waves to separate and sort the tiniest particles found in blood in a matter of minutes. The technology is based on a concept called "virtual pillars" and could be a boon to both scientific research and medical applications.

2022-12-04T09:29:53.600170+00:00 IST

Study sheds light on origins of Omicron virus

First discovered a year ago in South Africa, the SARS-CoV-2 variant later dubbed "Omicron" spread across the globe at incredible speed. It is still unclear exactly how, when and where this virus originated. Now, a study published in the journal Science by researchers from Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and a network of African institutions shows that Omicron's predecessors existed on the African continent long before cases were first identified, suggesting that Omicron emerged gradually over several months in different countries across Africa.

2022-12-04T09:02:30.617809+00:00 IST

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Study finds link between genetic mutation and childhood glaucoma

A team of scientists has discovered a new genetic mutation that maybe a root cause of severe cases of childhood glaucoma, a devastating condition that runs in families and can rob children of their vision by 3 years of age.

2022-12-04T07:50:31.642789+00:00 IST

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Scientists find out genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma

An international team of researchers led by Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham and Boston Children's Hospital, has discovered a new genetic mutation that could be the root cause of severe cases of childhood glaucoma, a devastating condition that runs in families and can rob children of their vision by the age of three.

2022-12-04T07:08:29.563745+00:00 IST

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Motivation is affected by oxidative stress, nutrition can help

In life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, and well-being and unhappiness. And yet, becoming and staying motivated is often the hardest step, a problem which has prompted much research.

2022-12-04T06:41:45.609378+00:00 IST

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New and more detailed world map of antimicrobial resistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has become aware of the value of using sewage analyses to monitor disease development in an area. However, at DTU National Food Institute, a group of researchers has been using sewage monitoring from throughout the world since 2016 as an effective and inexpensive tool for monitoring infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

2022-12-04T06:32:25.153607+00:00 IST

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Study: New genetic mutation cause of childhood glaucoma

Researchers have identified new genetic mutation which may be the cause of server cases in patients with childhood glaucoma, a debilitating condition that runs in families and can cause blindness in children as young as three years old.

2022-12-04T02:06:52.347518+00:00 IST

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Self-driven healthcare reduces costs, improves health outcomes

A vision for building sustainable, self-driven healthcare spanning primary care, secondary care and the wider health and social care system has been set out by medical innovators.

2022-12-03T18:14:19.001179+00:00 IST

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Pathogen detection in small blood samples could save lives

Accurate pathogen detection can now be conducted in small blood samples much faster than before. As per research conducted by the GOSH Institute, Sepsis patients could benefit greatly from this acceleration in pathogen detection.

2022-12-03T13:55:49.545198+00:00 IST

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Heart Disease prevention advice wrongly differs in males, females

Advice to prevent Heart Disease has been proven to differ greatly between males and females. A study presented at the ESC Asia clears up the accuracy of the differences.

2022-12-03T13:01:40.475771+00:00 IST

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Kapil Dev advices kids to be away from phones and play more

Kapil Dev recently shared that obesity in children can be tackled by keeping the phone away from kids and letting them play.

2022-12-03T12:27:35.701439+00:00 IST

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Trouble sleeping? You could be at risk of type 2 diabetes

As the Christmas season starts to ramp up, University of South Australia researchers are reminding people to prioritise a good night's sleep as new research shows that troubled sleep may be associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

2022-12-03T10:42:56.614175+00:00 IST

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Find out what triggers Crohn's disease

Changes in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bacteria to set off the inflammation that drives Crohn's disease, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. These findings could one day help doctors better select targeted treatments for patients with this immune disorder.

2022-12-03T09:38:59.585084+00:00 IST

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An e-tattoo on your palm can tell when you're stressed out!

Our palms tell us a lot about our emotional state, tending to get wet when people are excited or nervous. This reaction is used to measure emotional stress and help people with mental health issues, but the devices to do it now are bulky, unreliable and can perpetuate social stigma by sticking very visible sensors on prominent parts of the body.

2022-12-03T09:36:06.198362+00:00 IST

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Research: Laser therapy helps improve short term memory problems

Laser light therapy has been shown to be effective in improving short-term memory in a study published in Science Advances. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK and Beijing Normal University in China, demonstrated that the therapy, which is non-invasive, could improve short-term, or working memory in people by up to 25 per cent.

2022-12-03T09:04:38.859063+00:00 IST

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Research finds how common immune cells prevent intestinal healing

B cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can sometimes do more harm than good, as their numbers greatly increase after bowel damage, preventing the tissue from healing. The results, which are presented in the journal Immunity, can be of significance to the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

2022-12-03T09:02:43.991523+00:00 IST