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Children with mitochondrial problems had a lower immune response

In recent research, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants with mitochondrial abnormalities had altered B cell activity, which led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections. The study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, was conducted by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

2023-07-09T18:19:39.239135+00:00 IST

Tumour growth can be prevented by eliminating extra chromosomes

According to a recent Yale study, cancer cells with extra chromosomes depend on those chromosomes for tumour growth, and eliminating them prevents the cells from developing into tumours. The researchers' findings suggest that a unique strategy for treating cancer may involve selectively targeting more chromosomes. The study was published in the journal Science.

2023-07-09T18:10:15.926685+00:00 IST

How to improve teens' academic performance, finds study

Recent studies suggest that encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful rather than merely joyful may improve both their academic performance and mental health. The University of Cambridge study, involving over 600 teenagers from seven English schools, examined two separate aspects of their wellbeing: life satisfaction and 'eudaimonia'. While life satisfaction roughly equates to how happy a person is, eudaimonia refers to how well that person feels they are functioning. It incorporates feelings of competence, motivation and self-esteem.

2023-07-09T17:51:49.257873+00:00 IST

Deep-sleep brain waves predict blood sugar control: Study

Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. Now, new findings from a team of sleep scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, are closer to an answer. The researchers have uncovered a potential mechanism in humans that explains how and why deep-sleep brain waves at night are able to regulate the body's sensitivity to insulin, which in turn improves blood sugar control the next day.

2023-07-09T10:16:02.715527+00:00 IST

Not consuming nutrients have risk of developing CVDs: Study

Researchers discovered that people who do not consume enough of six essential nutrients have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

2023-07-09T10:15:44.788585+00:00 IST

Positive effects of exercise in people with Type 2 diabetes: Stud

According to a study, exercise has a positive effect on blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. The findings were published in the journal 'American Journal of Medicine Open'.

2023-07-09T10:03:03.746832+00:00 IST

Removing extra chromosomes from cells prevents tumour growth

A new Yale study found that cancer cells with extra chromosomes rely on those chromosomes for tumour formation, and eliminating them prevents the cells from developing tumours. The findings suggested the prospect of a revolutionary cancer therapy technique that selectively targets extra chromosomes, according to the researchers.

2023-07-09T05:38:14.892843+00:00 IST

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Bilateral total knee arthroplasty linked to rise in complication

A study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that patients receiving bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have a higher risk of numerous types of problems than matched individuals undergoing unilateral TKA.

2023-07-08T13:47:39.009018+00:00 IST

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Deep-sleep brain waves predict blood sugar control: Study

Researchers suspected that a lack of quality sleep increases a person's risk of developing diabetes. The why, however, has remained a mystery. The study was published in the journal, 'Cell Reports Medicine.'

2023-07-08T13:32:31.014513+00:00 IST

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Young kidney cancer survivors more likely to develop heart issues

According to a study, many teenage and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significant risk for heart problems due to heightened levels of hypertension or high blood pressure.

2023-07-08T12:29:42.756767+00:00 IST

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Scientists find hidden micro-stressors in daily driving

The ideal driving conditions are sought after by commuters every day, but they are rarely attained. The traffic gets worse and is frequently jammed once the weather gets poor. In general, attributes like light traffic and beautiful weather are linked to a stress-free commute. But alas, even in such ideal circumstances, many people still find daily driving unpleasant, and for interesting reasons, according to a study from the University of Houston and Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

2023-07-08T12:15:08.266561+00:00 IST

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Antiviral cytokines dampen immune response to tuberculosis: Stud

Researchers have discovered how anti-viral cytokines can reduce the immune response to tuberculosis. The findings were published in the journal 'Cellular Immunology.'

2023-07-08T12:05:47.484434+00:00 IST

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Younger kidney cancer survivors at risk for heart problems

As per a recent study, many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues due to increased levels of hypertension or high blood pressure.

2023-07-08T10:33:59.172429+00:00 IST

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More active older persons have higher quality of life: Study

Researchers have found a link between reduced levels of physical exercise and lower quality of life in people over sixty. The study was published in the Health and Quality of Life Outcomes journal.

2023-07-08T10:00:41.827215+00:00 IST

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Global diet study challenges advice to limit high-fat dairy foods

According to a study conducted in 80 countries across all inhabited continents, unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or excluded from a healthy diet.

2023-07-07T18:52:56.778087+00:00 IST

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School nurses might be important in lowering childhood obesity

School nurses do far more than heal skinned knees and take temperature readings. According to a Rutgers study published in the journal Paediatric Nursing, they may also be important in lowering childhood obesity.

2023-07-07T17:27:02.455585+00:00 IST

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AI tool decodes brain cancer's genome during surgery: Study

Scientists have developed an AI tool that can rapidly decode a brain tumour's DNA to determine its molecular identity during surgery, critical information that can take a few days to a few weeks under the current approach.

2023-07-07T17:20:33.594304+00:00 IST

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Study shows multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis

The researchers discovered a variety of contributing reasons after reviewing qualitative studies over the previous 20 years, including: a persisting stigma around periods; society's normalisation of menstruation discomfort; and a lack of medical knowledge concerning the issue.

2023-07-07T16:30:19.456781+00:00 IST

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Study finds potential solution for bacterial infection

According to a new study, a vaccine originally developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhoea has now been found to help infant nonhuman primates grow faster and will treat bacterial infections.

2023-07-07T14:18:26.518271+00:00 IST

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Immunotherapy increases survival of patients with lung cancer

The cancer immunotherapy atezolizumab1 significantly increased the overall survival of patients with advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer who were unable to receive platinum-containing chemotherapy when compared to single-agent chemotherapy, according to a global study conducted by UCL and UCLH and funded by Roche.

2023-07-07T05:06:17.654597+00:00 IST

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Study finds way to prevent tumour growth

According to a recent Yale study, cancer cells with additional chromosomes rely on those chromosomes for tumour formation, and removing them stops the cells from growing tumours. The results, according to the researchers, point to the possibility of a novel cancer treatment strategy that specifically targets additional chromosomes. The study was published in the journal Science.

2023-07-06T21:07:47.078664+00:00 IST