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Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions

Washington [US], June 3 (ANI): A large genetic study by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' Million Veteran Program (MVP) has found that a person's height may become a factor of risk for multiple health conditions in adulthood.

2022-06-03T06:48:40.105259+00:00 IST

Immune therapy targets cells that cause leukemia relapse

New York [US], June 2 (ANI): According to a preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, genetically engineered immune cells successfully targeted the specific cancer cells that may be responsible for relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of blood cancer, and proved effective in animal models of the disease.

2022-06-02T18:09:30.326822+00:00 IST

A biomarker more reliable for lung cancer than tumour biopsy

New York [US], June 2 (ANI): Mount Sinai researchers have proven that a simple blood test called a liquid biopsy can be a stronger predictor of whether cancer immunotherapy will work for a patient with lung cancer than an invasive tumour biopsy technique.

2022-06-02T10:10:49.740613+00:00 IST

Investigators ID gene critical to human immune response

Los Angeles (California) [US], June 2 (ANI): According to a study by the investigators at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a gene that plays a crucial role in the innate human immune system has been found.

2022-06-02T08:32:40.285104+00:00 IST

Brain cell activity responsible for nervous system outcomes

Los Angeles (California) [US], June 2 (ANI): According to a research led by the investigators at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, brain cell activities and the spinal cord is responsible for regulating the body's response to the central nervous systems (CNS) disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease and spinal cord injuries.

2022-06-02T04:48:00.920303+00:00 IST

Study finds unexpected side effects of common painkillers

New Haven [US], June 1 (ANI): According to a new study, common painkillers can have unexpected and unexplained impacts on numerous conditions, including heart disease and cancer, even at equal doses.

2022-06-01T17:30:50.008137+00:00 IST

Diet unlikely to ease osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis progr

Washington [US], June 1 (ANI): A review of the existing scientific evidence has found that diet is unlikely to make any difference in the progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2022-06-01T16:16:49.384617+00:00 IST

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How long can average man stay erect? These factors contribute

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Staying erect for long or holding an erection during times of performance pressure can certainly be a tricky time where you don't quite know what is in store for you.

2022-06-01T09:13:05.733267+00:00 IST

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Suffering erectile dysfunction? These could be the reasons

Maryland [US], June 1 (ANI): Sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea along with several common drugs may contribute to lower sex drives and erectile dysfunction, according to two new studies at the American Urological Association's AUA 2022 Conference in New Orleans.

2022-06-01T05:09:46.060219+00:00 IST

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Unpleasant odour is processed more quickly in the brain

Tokyo (Japan), May 31 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study by the University of Tokyo, A specially created odour delivery device, along with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram. This device has enabled researchers to see when and where odours are processed in the brain.

2022-05-31T14:50:42.010123+00:00 IST

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HIV drug could combat middle-aged memory loss: Study

Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): According to a new study at the University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, our brains record a group store of memories, instead of single memories. So, recollecting one significant memory could trigger an individual to recall others connected by time. Our brains gradually lose their ability to link related memories, as we age.

2022-05-31T07:27:54.173339+00:00 IST

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Cancer treatment with the ability to alter tumour immunophenotype

South Korea (Asia), May 31 (ANI): According to research, 'STING', which is an innate immune regulatory protein has the ability to promote tumour immunoreactivity and immune cell penetration into the tumour microenvironment (TME).

2022-05-31T07:20:18.994029+00:00 IST

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World No-Tobacco Day: 7 tips to quit smoking for a healthy life

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Globally tobacco use is known to be among the leading causes of cancer, apart from it having other health impacts. Hence, annually World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31 in order to raise awareness on the subject.

2022-05-31T07:06:35.954977+00:00 IST

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Ultrasound-guided microbubbles boost immunotherapy efficacy

Houston [US], May 30 (ANI): According to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, researchers have developed an ultrasound-guided cancer immunotherapy platform that promotes systemic antitumor immunity and increases immune checkpoint blockade therapeutic efficacy.

2022-05-30T18:02:52.504082+00:00 IST

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1 million US youngsters started vaping daily in 2019: Study

San Diego (California) [US] May 30 (ANI): Nearly 2,300 adolescents and young adults became new tobacco smokers in the US over the period of 2017-2019 with the total number of users under 21 years of age vaping (using e-cigarettes) rising to over 1 million by 2019, accordingly to new published research.

2022-05-30T10:21:48.552231+00:00 IST

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How amount of heart-healthy metabolites can be increased by eggs

Beijing [China], May 30 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood.

2022-05-29T20:14:16.269405+00:00 IST

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Study finds lidocaine infusions could assist migraine sufferers

London [UK], May 29 (ANI): According to a recent study, infusions of the local anaesthetic lidocaine may provide pain relief to people with chronic migraine who haven't responded to other treatments.

2022-05-29T10:52:29.713722+00:00 IST

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Physical activity, nutritious diet can help you during menopause

Finland [Europe], May 29 (ANI): According to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, menopausal transition increases women's body fat, particularly around the waist. As a result, women in their forties and fifties should pay special attention to excellent lifestyle habits such as physical activity and a nutritious diet in order to reduce the health risks connected with fat storage.

2022-05-29T09:08:06.963495+00:00 IST

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Research delves into durability of immune response against COVID

Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): A group of researchers have accelerated the collection of essential data to answer questions about the immune response needed for long-term protection against SARSCoV2, in multiple studies from eight cohorts across the United States.

2022-05-28T18:22:36.797203+00:00 IST

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Fruits, vegetables play important role in tackling ADHD symptoms

Colombo (Ohio) [US], May 28 (ANI): Children who eat fruits and vegetables have less inattention, according to a recent study.

2022-05-28T14:05:08.225105+00:00 IST

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Young children who play adventurously have better mental health

Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): According to a new study, children who spend a lot of time in adventurous play, have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happy during the first Covid 19 lockdown.

2022-05-28T12:42:29.433009+00:00 IST