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Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region resolve to make essential medicines accessible

New Delhi [India], Sep 4 (ANI): Member countries of WHO (World Health Organisation) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday committed to make essential medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and medical devices affordable and accessible to all, both within the Region and beyond.

2018-09-04T16:40:45.041964+00:00 IST

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This is how children want their food served

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): Getting children to eat their food is a big task for many parents. According to a new research, children have different preferences for how food should be arranged, depending on their gender and age.

2018-09-04T07:54:20.753331+00:00 IST

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Study provides 10-year risk estimates for dementia

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study has provided 10-year absolute risk estimates for dementia, specific to age and sex, which may help identify high-risk individuals who could potentially benefit from early targeted prevention.

2018-09-04T05:43:15.232980+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop neutrophil 'nanosponges' to cure arthritis

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): Researchers have developed neutrophil "nanosponges" that can safely absorb and neutralise a variety of proteins that play a role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

2018-09-04T05:38:06.329600+00:00 IST

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All you need to know about sickle-cell disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study sheds light on how sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected body parts.

2018-09-04T05:18:55.317370+00:00 IST

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Children born through assisted reproductive technologies, vulnerable to hypertension

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 04 (ANI): Turns out, that children who are born with the help of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) are more vulnerable to developing arterial hypertension in their formative years.

2018-09-04T01:40:25.053537+00:00 IST

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Health for all resonates at WHO Regional Committee session

New Delhi [India], Sep 3 (ANI): Health ministers and experts from countries in WHO (World Health Organisation) South-East Asia Region on Monday began five-day deliberations on priority issues, emphasising on universal health coverage for ensuring health for all.

2018-09-03T16:45:54.162468+00:00 IST

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Similar changes in patients with ADHD and emotional instability

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 03 (ANI): A new study has found that in both Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and emotional instability disorders, the brain exhibits similar changes in overlapping areas, and the two types of conditions should be seen as related and attention should be paid to both during diagnosis.

2018-09-03T12:45:24.648209+00:00 IST

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Too much sitting can lead to health risks!

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 03 (ANI): Did you know prolonged sedentary time could lead to health risks? Sitting for too many hours per day or sitting without a break is known to harm your body, a new study reveals.

2018-09-03T06:53:08.941928+00:00 IST

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Structure of FAT10 protein analyzed!

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 03 (ANI): A new study has identified the existence of inefficient FAT10 system- a small protein with a huge effect.

2018-09-03T06:01:28.496878+00:00 IST

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Your genetic profile decides severity of asthma symptoms

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 03 (ANI): Turns out, asthma patients with a specific genetic profile exhibit more intense symptoms of asthma following exposure to vehicular pollution.

2018-09-03T05:10:06.523272+00:00 IST

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Study uncovers method to treat cocaine abuse

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 2 (ANI): According to a study, bile acids - which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine - could reduce the desire for cocaine.

2018-09-02T06:55:51.636885+00:00 IST

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Here's how genetics, pollution severe asthma symptoms

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 2 (ANI): A recent research has found how genetics and pollution drive severity of asthma symptoms.

2018-09-02T06:12:06.262040+00:00 IST

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This could lead to loss of brain cells in old age

Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): A recent study has highlighted the importance and activities of the so-called microglial cells in brain aging.

2018-09-01T07:08:47.417505+00:00 IST