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Study finds cats injured in wildfires at deadly blood clots risk

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in urban California wildfires are at risk of forming deadly blood clots.

2022-07-17T18:19:39.492818+00:00 IST

New method of inciting immunological responses is revealed

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Small proteins, called chemokines, that direct immune cells toward sites of infection can also form DNA-bound nanoparticles that can induce chronic, dysfunctional immune responses, according to a new study.

2022-07-17T10:56:52.393603+00:00 IST

Lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): Researchers have created a heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine that was appetizing, affordable and significantly lowered blood pressure among adults diagnosed with hypertension.

2022-07-17T10:54:27.119891+00:00 IST

Migraine drugs might be beneficial for weight loss: Study

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): According to a study conducted on obese mice, a prescribed category of migraine drugs named Tripants is considered to be helpful in treating obesity.

2022-07-16T17:41:59.510170+00:00 IST

Theatre participation promotes healthier body image among kids

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): As per a recent study published in Body Image, young children who participate in theatre productions are known to promote a more healthy body image.

2022-07-16T17:13:59.373833+00:00 IST

Study findings indicate how people curb unwanted thoughts

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): According to the findings found in a study conducted by the PLOS Computational Biology, people tend to avoid unwanted thoughts by rejecting and replacing them frequently. However, if an association is avoided proactively, it becomes more efficient in preventing the constant loop of unwanted thoughts.

2022-07-16T16:57:14.695028+00:00 IST

'Step therapy' effective strategy for diabetic eye disease: Study

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): Clinical trial results suggest that a step strategy, in which patients with diabetic macular oedema start with a less expensive medicine and switch to a more expensive medicine if the vision does not improve sufficiently, gives results similar to starting off with the higher-priced drug.

2022-07-16T11:13:47.007859+00:00 IST

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Individualized eating program helps dieters lose weight

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): iDip, an individualized diet program, uses a unique visual tool that helps dieters choose foods that limit their daily calories while consuming adequate amounts of protein and fibre. Now in its third clinical trial, the program shows promise in helping people lose weight and keep it off.

2022-07-16T11:06:28.167146+00:00 IST

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5 essential tips to keep infections at bay during menstruation

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Menstruation is one of the most important and essential processes of a woman's body that deserves utmost self-care. Hence, it becomes extremely vital to ensure personal hygiene to avoid infections while one is on their period.

2022-07-15T18:41:52.971560+00:00 IST

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Women can lower their rate of illness with improved diet

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): New research from the University of Georgia suggests the higher rates of illness among women can be improved by a better diet, one that is high in pigmented carotenoids such as yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges and carrots.

2022-07-15T18:03:56.840868+00:00 IST

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Study finds cancer trigger that could spur new drug therapies

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): The function of a particular domain of proteins crucial to the biology of plants and microbes has now been conclusively connected to a human cancer trigger, the knowledge that had escaped scientists for decades, according to researchers from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

2022-07-15T15:15:02.850073+00:00 IST

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Lifestyle more important than age in determining dementia risk

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): A recent Baycrest research found that adults without dementia risk factors like smoking, diabetes, or hearing loss had brain health compared to those who are 10 to 20 years younger than them. The research discovered that only one dementia risk factor can age a person's cognitive health by up to three years.

2022-07-15T13:17:58.276569+00:00 IST

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Stress transmitter wakes your brain up many times a night

Copenhagen (Denmark), July 15 (ANI): You might believe that uninterrupted sleep is necessary for optimal sleep. The neurotransmitter noradrenaline, however, is actually what wakes you up more than 100 times a night, according to a recent study from the University of Copenhagen. It is quite normal and can even be a sign that you slept well.

2022-07-15T10:29:42.797182+00:00 IST

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Study: Whole blood transfusion can be used to treat Alzheimer's

Houston (Texas) [US], July 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from UTHealth Houston, the complete exchange of blood may be a novel, disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This treatment successfully reduced the development of amyloid plaque in mice's brains.

2022-07-15T09:16:50.349163+00:00 IST

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Research reveals how brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's risk

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance, which may aid early detection and prevention efforts by identifying novel treatment targets at preclinical stages.

2022-07-14T10:31:42.393923+00:00 IST

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Curbing Candida: The cells that keep fungal infections at bay

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown defence mechanism employed by the immune system in fighting Candida infections.

2022-07-14T08:19:38.401404+00:00 IST

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Do you know your brain's neurons function even in sleep?

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): A new study has found that your brain is tasked with hearing sound functions even when you are sound asleep.

2022-07-13T18:19:50.387946+00:00 IST

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Candida control: The cells that ward off fungal infections

Rehovot [Israel], July 13 (ANI): The yeast Candida is the most infamous of all the fungi that inhabit the human body. This distant relative of baker's yeast is well known for producing several different varieties of thrush, which can be quite bothersome, but it can also result in an invasive infection, which can occasionally be fatal.

2022-07-13T16:23:52.444423+00:00 IST

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Discrepancy for children who have stroke after heart transplant

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): According to new research, white children's six-month mortality was less than half that of black children who underwent heart transplant surgery for the first time.

2022-07-13T12:48:57.703097+00:00 IST

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Study: Cells that results in neuronal death

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): According to a recent study, a type of central nervous system cell, Microglia is primarily responsible for neuronal death in Leigh Syndrome and the neurological symptoms related to this mitochondrial disease. This research was measured by using a mouse model of the disease.

2022-07-13T11:39:41.552644+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 booster vaccine beneficial for lupus patients: Study

New York [US], July 13 (ANI): Those with systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, who received a "booster" dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine after receiving the full dosage are about half as likely to experience a subsequent "breakthrough" COVID-19 infection, according to a recent study.

2022-07-13T09:38:17.600114+00:00 IST