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Scientists discover new drug to lower symptoms of severe eczema

Illinois [US], September 24 (ANI): Researchers from Northwestern Medicine discovered a new drug that was highly effective in lowering the signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe eczema. This is the first trial to use a biologic therapy (monoclonal antibody) instead of immune-suppressing drugs to treat moderate-to-severe eczema in infants and children aged 6 months to 5 years.

2022-09-24T07:33:28.425379+00:00 IST

Studies show how skin diseases form differently across the body

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Two recent studies reveal how skin forms differently across different areas of the body from the face and underarms to the palms of our hands and feet. By profiling the changes in the skin, researchers found that the differences have a direct impact on how various skin diseases form across the body.

2022-09-24T00:53:44.426443+00:00 IST

Study suggests cold water swimming has many health benefits

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Taking a dip in cold water may cut 'bad' body fat in men and reduce the risk of disorders such as diabetes, suggests a major scientific review.

2022-09-23T23:22:59.137766+00:00 IST

More older adults should check blood pressure at home

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): A new study has found that only 48 per cent of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition that's affected by hypertension regularly check their blood pressure at home or other places.

2022-09-23T17:24:44.716406+00:00 IST

COVID booster shots linked to development of cardiac ailments?

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The devastating COVID-19 pandemic has been a nightmare for the whole world. In fact, India ranks third in terms of the number of total cases and death count.

2022-09-23T10:31:00.527331+00:00 IST

COVID-19 virus might increase risk of type 1 diabetes in children

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study, testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is linked to a higher risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers.

2022-09-23T07:19:16.125482+00:00 IST

Gene mutation discovered that causes language impairment

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): Scientists have shown that defects in the protein CAPRIN1 are the cause of various neurological impairments.

2022-09-22T23:33:03.585891+00:00 IST

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Study sheds light on blood cells' precancerous 'clonal expansion'

New York [US], September 22 (ANI): According to a study co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a typical, spontaneous mutation in blood stem cells, which has been linked to higher risks of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease, may promote these diseases by altering the stem cells' programming of gene activity and the variety of blood cells they produce.

2022-09-22T18:23:36.011295+00:00 IST

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Microbes in gut consume plant sugars as food

Birmingham [UK], September 22 (ANI): According to new research, the bacteria in our stomach are fed by a carbohydrate that is frequently found bound to plant proteins.

2022-09-22T13:03:06.207865+00:00 IST

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Women with a healthy lifestyle are at lower risk of diabetes

Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): According to a study, women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy can still minimise their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as eating well, quitting smoking, exercising frequently, and not being overweight.

2022-09-22T09:28:28.735403+00:00 IST

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Study: Malaria spike linked to amphibian die-off

Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): A new study links an amphibian die-off in Costa Rica and Panama with a spike in malaria cases. The study demonstrates the importance of biodiversity to human health.

2022-09-21T23:59:45.034579+00:00 IST

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Mortality disparities in US during COVID-19 pandemic

Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): A study has found that racial and ethnic inequities in mortality in the United States changed drastically with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and inequities persist for some demographic groups.

2022-09-21T18:29:37.844744+00:00 IST

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People with HIV, hepatitis C develop high risk of heart attack

Dallas (Texas) [US], September 21 (ANI): According to new research, people with HIV who also have untreated hepatitis C virus have a much higher risk of heart attack as they age, even if their HIV is treated.

2022-09-21T13:50:54.491066+00:00 IST

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Chemical mixture in skin attracts mosquitoes that spread illness

California [US], September 21 (ANI): A fragrance from human skin directs mosquitoes that transmit Zika, dengue, and yellow fever toward their victims. Up until this point, the precise makeup of that smell was unknown.

2022-09-21T12:12:35.206101+00:00 IST

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Epigenetic treatment helps in regrowth of sensory in spinal cord

Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): Currently, there are no effective treatments for spinal cord injury; physical rehabilitation can help patients regain some mobility, but the outcomes are severely limited in severe cases due to the failure of spinal neurons to regenerate naturally after injury.

2022-09-21T06:06:22.859056+00:00 IST

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How Parkinson's disease spreads in brain

New York [US], September 21 (ANI): According to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, aggregates of the protein alpha-synuclein spread in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease via a cellular waste-ejection process.

2022-09-21T03:43:09.102776+00:00 IST

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Protein restriction may be useful in reducing obesity, diabetes

Washington [US], September 21 (ANI): According to a study, reducing protein consumption can help regulate metabolic syndrome and some of its key symptoms, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure (hypertension).

2022-09-21T01:30:34.629374+00:00 IST

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Adult ADHD linked to elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study.

2022-09-20T14:30:03.452286+00:00 IST

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Study reveals connection between diabetes, UTIs

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Diabetes is associated with lowered immunity and recurring infections. The immune system of people with diabetes has lower levels of the antimicrobial peptide psoriasin, which compromises the urinary bladder's cell barrier, increasing the risk of urinary tract infection, according to researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

2022-09-20T12:56:45.551543+00:00 IST

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Delayed action hearing loss treatment triggers cognitive issues

New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): In Indian houses where over 6.5 crore people suffer from partial or complete hearing loss, its identification and timely remedial measures remain a cause of concern.

2022-09-20T11:41:55.627266+00:00 IST

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Pancreatic cancer linked to obesity may be fueled by stress

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Because it causes an ongoing inflammatory condition, obesity is known to increase the chance of developing at least 13 different forms of cancer. One scientist has questioned whether there is more to the story than simply inflammation for years.

2022-09-20T05:22:42.227036+00:00 IST