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Higher fat in muscles leads to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research.
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ICMR to conduct first Chintan Shivir for sickle cell disease research, say
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) is scheduled to organise the first brainstorming session on sickle cell disease research for two days.
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Foundation for Neglected Disease Research, Bangalore and Blockchain For Im
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 13: Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) Bangalore and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) announced an impact driven partnership under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program, aimed at advancing healthcare in India. BFI aims to allocate 300,000 USD to
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Abdominal fat can influence brain health, cognition in high Alzheimer's ri
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to researchers at Rutgers Health, the impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is often greater in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease than in women.
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Genes affect blood pressure from early childhood: Research
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Certain hypertension-related genes influence blood pressure from an early age and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease as you become older. However, there is something you can do about it.
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Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease: Research
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Positive results from Phase 2A clinical trial of TBA-7371, a new drug cand
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 29: Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is proud to announce that its partners, Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute and TB Alliance, have successfully completed the Phase 2A Early Bactericidal Activity clinical trial of TBA
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Gene discoveries might help prevent deadly coronary artery disease: Resear
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A multinational team of researchers has found nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries, which can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, which accounts for up to one in every four fatalities in the United States. Doctors may be able to targe
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Mahasangam of Global COVID Fighters: Leading Pulmonologists Congregate in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4: The Indian Chest Society (ICS) is delighted to announce that NAPCON 2023, the most prestigious annual national conference on pulmonary diseases, will be held at Delhi's Hotel Ashoka Chanakyapuri from Thursday, October 5th, to Sunday, October 8th, 2023. As a lead
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Unhealthy snacks raise risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
he researchers discovered that just half of the people matched the nutritional value of their meals and snacks. This disparity has a detrimental impact on health indicators like blood sugar and fat levels, and addressing it may be as simple as changing one's diet. With unhealthy snacks, 25
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Gut microbiome may increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The gut microbiome has drawn the interest of academics and non-scientists alike over the last decade. A recent study has revealed that the bacteria and other microbes in our gut aid in immunity, metabolism, digestion, and the fight against "bad bacteria" that try to infiltrate our systems.
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J-K: Scientist Nawab John Dar nominated for Sigma Xi Full Membership for g
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Driven by a fervent passion for unraveling the complexities of the human brain, Kashmiri-born scientist Dr Nawab John Dar has honed his expertise in neurodegenerative disorders, with a notable focus on Alzheimer's disease.
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