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Immune cells carve their own route: Research
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
When combating disease, our immune cells must reach their target as rapidly as possible. Immune cells actively build their own navigation system to traverse across diverse settings, according to researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). This challenges earlier no
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Study finds how statins associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Statins that decrease cholesterol may protect individuals with ulcerative colitis from developing and dying from colon cancer. In individuals with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, statin medication was also related to a decreased risk of death regardless of reason. This is according to
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Israel: Remarkable protein may unlock future treatments for neurodegenerat
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Israeli scientists have identified a protein could potentially unlock treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by facilitating nerve cell repair in the peripheral nervous system.
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Researchers discover stem cells in thymus for first time
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Stem cells have been detected in the human thymus. These cells could be a new target for researchers studying immunological diseases, cancer, and immune system stimulation.
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Sedentary lifestyle increases risk of Alzheimer, dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid provides new data on this relationship; the findings confirm the importance of controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and sedentary lifest
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Pakistan: Dengue continues to surge as Rawalpindi reports 16 new cases
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Dengue onslaught continued across Pakistan, as 16 new cases of the disease were recorded from Rawalpindi in the last 24 hours, ARY News reported on Sunday citing the provincial health ministry.
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Study shows how simple measures can help prevent hip fractures
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a recent Australian study, the community as a whole, not just those at higher risk, might significantly lower the number of hip fractures by using straightforward bone-strengthening techniques.
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Candle smoke may be dangerous for those with mild asthma: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It may seem like the start of a great evening when there is a nice table setting, a steak in the pan, and soft candlelight. However, a recent study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University warns against breathing in too much of the cosy atmosphere.
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Study demonstrates how to avoid cardiac damage in breast cancer patients
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Breast cancer is the most common disease in the European Union, accounting for 13.3 per cent of all new cancer cases in 2020. Breast cancer is expected to affect 1 in every 11 women in the EU by the age of 74.
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UAE: Dubai to host 'World Summit for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Med
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
This summit is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and the President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
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Network-based techniques provide innovative avenues to classify, treat rar
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers used a network-based approach to reclassify around 200 uncommon disorders. Initial comparisons with clinical data show how this can improve therapy efficacy prediction.
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Parental incarceration increases cardiovascular risk in young adults: Stud
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that can have long-term impacts on one's physical and mental health. Parental figure incarceration is an (ACE) that disproportionately affects underprivileged populations, but little is known about its physical effects.
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