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Consumption of 'King of fruits' has positive health outcomes, says study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Orlando (Florida) [US], February 24 (ANI): Does the king of fruits, often instructed to be avoided after one is diagnosed with diabetes, have health benefits? As low fruit and vegetable consumption continues to contribute to diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, two
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV, says study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 26 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases like diabetes, genetic heritage also contributes to individual COVID-19 severity risk.
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UP polls: Will Ram Temple dominate over basic issues in fifth phase?
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 26 (ANI): Eastern Uttar Pradesh is all set to tinge its political chrome as the countdown has begun for the fifth phase of state Assembly polls scheduled on Sunday.
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Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to ob
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ohio (Cleveland) [US], February 25 (ANI): Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
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Scientists discover new approach to treat aggressive cancer
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered a new role of a chromatin-modulatory enzyme, termed EZH2, during cancer development.
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Google ditching Chrome's data saver mode on Android
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Washington [US], February 24 (ANI): Google is removing a feature of Chrome for Android that for years helped people cut down on their mobile data usage.
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Steroid treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy may depend on time of d
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ohio [US], February 22 (ANI): Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and other systemic damage. Every year, about 20,000 children are diagnosed with it. Now, a new study has reported that the time of day for providing the drug may be c
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 22 (ANI): The SARS-CoV-2 infection affects some people severely, while others have only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases, like diabetes, our genetic heritage al
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First Procedure in India performed with Intellis™ Rechargeable Spina
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 14 (ANI/BusinessWire India): India Medtronic Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) -- a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced the first clinical procedure in India with the Intellis™ spinal cord
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Research: Chromosome inheritance is influenced by stress in intestine
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Cologne [Germany], February 13 (ANI): For the preservation of all species, inheriting a normal and intact number of chromosomes in germ cells, egg and sperm, is vital. The risk of the egg cell not inheriting the normal set of chromosomes increases with increasing age.
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Study finds new clues on how brain links pain and food
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 12 (ANI): The association between food and pain, has been known for a long time, as people with chronic pain often struggle with their weight. Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience may have found an explanation in a new study.
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Health apps have solution for everything but most older adults don't use t
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Michigan [US], February 10 (ANI): Mobile apps have now made it possible to track everything from exercise, number of steps walked in a day, to calories to blood pressure and even blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition. But a n
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