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Positively charged nanomaterials treat obesity anywhere you want

Researchers have long been working on how to treat obesity, a serious condition that can lead to hypertension, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have also revealed a strong correlation between obesity and cancer, recent data show that smoking, drinking alcohol, and obesity are the biggest contributors to cancer worldwide.

2022-12-03T07:15:21.445691+00:00 IST

Study: Laser therapy effective for improving short term memory

Researchers revealed how laser therapy benefit in improving short-term memory.

2022-12-03T02:27:20.243196+00:00 IST

Study: Why children with type 1 diabetes miss more school

Compared to children without the ailment, those who have type 1 diabetes miss nine more school days on average each year.

2022-12-03T02:14:48.856016+00:00 IST

Link between breast implants after mastectomy, risk of lymphoma

Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare malignancy, has increased in frequency during the past several years, presumably as a result of the rising popularity of textured breast implants.

2022-12-03T00:18:56.269752+00:00 IST

Having difficulty sleeping? You may be at risk of type 2 diabetes

As the Christmas season approaches, University of South Australia researchers are encouraging people to prioritize a good night's sleep, as new research indicates that poor sleep may be connected with risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

2022-12-02T15:48:55.040997+00:00 IST

Muscle loss severity is related to tumour type, size,location

Approximately 80% of cancer patients experience substantial muscle wasting or loss of muscular tissue, and 30% of these individuals die as a result of this illness. According to new mouse research, the severity of muscle wasting is related to the kind, size, and location of the tumour.

2022-12-02T15:47:09.453679+00:00 IST

Researchers develop 12-hour method to detect diabetes in patients

Researchers at Klick Applied Sciences have figured out how to use artificial intelligence to turn a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) into a potent tool for diabetes monitoring and prevention.

2022-12-02T15:10:27.808309+00:00 IST

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Hospitalization during COVID-19 damages lungs: Study

COVID-19 often leads to a number of health issues as side-effects even after one recovers from it. According to a study by American Thoracic Society, a number of COVID-19 patients suffer from lung disease after being discharged from hospitals.

2022-12-02T12:51:19.729508+00:00 IST

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Sleep trouble linked to type 2 diabetes risk: 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.

2022-12-02T10:43:33.595408+00:00 IST

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Hot weather linked to increased stroke risk in older people

Emergency visits for stroke are elevated after a heatwave, according to research presented today at ESC Asia.

2022-12-02T10:28:05.933242+00:00 IST

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5 workout tips to keep you motivated as the weather gets colder

This season can indeed be very disruptive to people's exercise routines. The winter season not only makes us lazy but further slows down weight loss due to a reduction in sweating.

2022-12-02T08:42:31.902179+00:00 IST

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New genetic mutation behind childhood glaucoma identified

An international team of scientists led by Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children's Hospital, has discovered a new genetic mutation that may be 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.

2022-12-02T02:08:01.798408+00:00 IST

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Researchers test promising tech treatment for youth depression

New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in youth. The research, led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) professor Faranak Farzan, is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

2022-12-02T01:39:46.283182+00:00 IST

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Research reveals how ketamine acts as 'switch' in brain

Ketamine, an established anesthetic and increasingly popular antidepressant, dramatically reorganizes activity in the brain, as if a switch had been flipped on its active circuits, according to a new study by Penn Medicine researchers.

2022-12-02T01:31:48.249131+00:00 IST

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Nanotech strategy shows promise to treat autoimmune disease

Scientists at Scripps Research have reported success in initial tests of a new, nanotech-based strategy against autoimmune diseases.

2022-12-02T00:51:38.852972+00:00 IST

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World's first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID gets CDSCO nod

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved India's first intra-nasal vaccine for COVID for restricted use in emergency situations in people aged 18 and up.

2022-12-01T22:13:49.214105+00:00 IST

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Genetic mutation led to severe childhood glaucoma: Study

Researchers discovered a new genetic mutation that may be a root cause of severe cases of childhood glaucoma.

2022-12-01T18:02:40.889718+00:00 IST

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Blood tests are best at detecting Alzheimer's disease: Study

The study has revealed that multiple blood biomarkers were sufficient in identifying Alzheimer's disease pathology, even in participants with no symptoms.

2022-12-01T17:22:42.643247+00:00 IST

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Green tea extract may be harmful to liver

According to a study, long-term consumption of high-dose green tea extract may offer some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, but it may also cause liver damage in a small number of people.

2022-12-01T16:48:40.002897+00:00 IST

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Existing drug could reduce side effects of cancer treatment

A Michigan State University researcher is part of an international team that found an existing drug may help decrease the side effects of cisplatin, a widely used cancer treatment that was discovered at MSU in 1965.

2022-12-01T14:52:50.403173+00:00 IST

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Excess oxygen during surgery linked to higher organ damage risk

A large US study has found that giving patients excess levels of oxygen during surgery is associated with a higher risk of subsequent kidney, heart, and lung injury.

2022-12-01T10:46:29.843208+00:00 IST