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Single-cell study gives new perspective on gastric cancer

During the advancement of stomach cancer, a new study headed by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre offers a better knowledge of the evolution of the tumour microenvironment. A new treatment target and a connection between multicellular communities and clinical outcomes are two of the study's standout findings, which were both published today in Cancer Cell.

2023-07-06T19:04:03.663129+00:00 IST

Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity

According to a new study by UCL researchers, regular physical activity may protect against cognitive decline as we age, but this protective impact may be lessened for people who do not receive enough sleep

2023-07-06T14:42:35.881046+00:00 IST

Memories of childhood abuse has higher impact on mental health

The way childhood abuse and/or neglect is remembered and processed has a greater impact on later mental health than the experience itself, according to new research. Even in the lack of documented evidence, the authors argue that physicians can use patients' self-reported experiences of abuse and neglect to identify those at risk of developing mental health problems and provide early interventions.

2023-07-06T10:36:42.751473+00:00 IST

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut: Study

High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Add ulcerative colitis, a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterised by chronic inflammation of the large intestine, to the growing list.

2023-07-06T08:49:40.359606+00:00 IST

Researchers discover hidden micro-stressors in everyday driving

Every day, commuters across the world strive for the perfect driving conditions, yet they are seldom realised. Whenever the weather turns bad, the traffic grows even worse and is frequently congested. Generally speaking, a stress-free commute is attributed to characteristics like light traffic and pleasant weather. But alas, researchers from the University of Houston and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute discovered that many people still find everyday driving stressful, and for interesting reasons, even in such perfect circumstances.

2023-07-05T18:15:05.311270+00:00 IST

How structural changes associated with osteoarthritis

The most prevalent degenerative joint condition, osteoarthritis, affects 22 per cent of persons over 40 worldwide. The molecular alterations connected to osteoarthritis are still unknown, despite the ailment having received substantial medical study. In a recent study, scientists used several tools to monitor the disease's development and the alterations it causes.

2023-07-05T17:58:59.307796+00:00 IST

Young kidney cancer survivors are at risk for heart issues: Study

Researchers found that 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, according to a study.

2023-07-05T15:28:26.178861+00:00 IST

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Researchers suggest antibiotic regimen for newborns

Gentamicin is a commonly used antibiotic in the treatment of severely unwell newborns. It is water soluble and is mostly excreted from the body through the urine. As a result, total body weight, which includes the weight of the body's water content, is utilised to calculate gentamicin dose. The overall water content of a healthy newborn, on the other hand, differs dramatically from that of a preterm infant.

2023-07-05T04:01:36.823477+00:00 IST

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Older adults who remain active have better life quality: Study

Researchers have discovered that when people are over sixty, there is a correlation between less physical activity and a lower quality of life.

2023-07-04T08:54:14.178144+00:00 IST

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New approach to understand role of mutations on enzyme substrates

Cancer spreads in devious, almost military ways across the human body. It may, for example, alter our genetic make-up, take over certain cell-to-cell signalling mechanisms, and change essential enzymes to enhance tumour development, resistance to medicines, and expedite spread from the initial location to the bloodstream or other organs.

2023-07-04T08:48:28.689990+00:00 IST

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Base editing is preferable in curing sickle cell disease: Study

Scientists found base editing increased fetal hemoglobin production in a new treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The study was published in the journal, 'Nature Genetics.'

2023-07-04T06:43:51.785432+00:00 IST

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Anti-viral cytokines blunt immune response to tuberculosis: Study

Researchers have discovered how anti-viral cytokines can reduce the immunological response to tuberculosis. The study was published in the journal, 'Cellular Immunology.'

2023-07-04T05:18:37.491010+00:00 IST

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New approach to combat effects of birth asphyxia

Birth asphyxia is one of the major complications in newborns, leading to the death of babies, however, the use of caffeine is currently considered as a therapeutic strategy against the long-term deleterious consequences of birth asphyxia.

2023-07-03T17:28:39.859387+00:00 IST

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ECG readings can diagnose heart attacks accurately: Study

A study has revealed that a new machine learning model uses electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to diagnose and classify heart attacks faster and more accurately than current approaches.

2023-07-03T17:20:57.500716+00:00 IST

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Study reveals positive effects of exercise on blood sugar levels

A study has revealed that exercise gives positive effects on blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.

2023-07-03T17:10:15.435242+00:00 IST

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Fewer teenagers now consider themselves to be overweight: Study

A study of over 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries in Europe and North America discovered an increase in the number of teenagers who underestimate their body weight. Tracking data from 2002 to 2018, the peer-reviewed findings, published in Child and Adolescent Obesity, show a significant decrease in those who overestimate their weight as well.

2023-07-03T14:38:26.506170+00:00 IST

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How babies and puppies help mothers to speak more: Study

In addition to being newborns, babies and pups have at least two features in common that help human mothers communicate more clearly when they talk. This discovery is the product of research by an international team1 that includes Alejandrina Cristia, a CNRS Researcher at the Laboratoire de sciences cognitives et psycholinguistique (LSCP) (CNRS/EHESS/ENS-PSL).

2023-07-02T18:16:28.461006+00:00 IST

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Higher oral semaglutide dosage helps in weight loss

Diabetes is a chronic disease that makes controlling blood sugar levels challenging. For many individuals, the problem gets worse with time, making blood sugar management more challenging. Semaglutide is one example of GLP-1 receptor agonist that has provided patients with better control over blood sugar reduction.

2023-07-02T18:10:16.822211+00:00 IST

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Sense of smell and depression may be linked: Study

In a study that tracked almost 2,000 community-dwelling older people for eight years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine claim they have significant new evidence of a connection between diminished sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression.

2023-07-02T18:07:09.794475+00:00 IST

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High BMI raises risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Research

A higher BMI raises the risk of five major rheumatic disorders, according to a recent Uppsala University study: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis.

2023-07-02T09:45:07.520538+00:00 IST

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Prevalence of fatty liver disease is rising: Study

According to a study presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, the percentage of adults suffering from metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading cause of liver disease worldwide, is increasing.

2023-07-02T09:41:06.224911+00:00 IST