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Researchers discover new way to reverse effects of neurological disease in
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 9 (ANI): Scientists at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), and other institutions have reversed the effects of several life-threatening inherited neurodegenerative diseases known as lysosomal st
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Pakistan floods demonstrate need for climate change mitigation: UN body
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): The devastating floods in Pakistan, which have claimed over 1,200 lives, have now affected more than 33 million people, causing widespread destruction and damage.
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New research may provide avenues for novel treatment of diseases like Alzh
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): A new study reveals how mechanical forces and tissue mechanics influence the morphology of the developing brain, and establishes a direct link in neural stem cells between Piezo1, a mechanically-activated ion channel, and intracellular cholesterol levels d
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Karnataka govt announces monetary aid for SC/ST patients with rare disease
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Thursday announced monetary aid for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) patients of the state suffering from diseases categorised as ''rare diseases'' and ''high-cost diseases''.
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Artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): According to a study, there is a direct link between increased artificial sweetener consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke.
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Study finds possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): The findings of a large study of French adults suggest a potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke.
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Study: Agonistic antibody works as a potential therapy in mice with Alzhei
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Houston [US], September 8 (ANI): A recently created agonistic antibody reduced amyloid pathology in mice with Alzheimer's disease, indicating its potential as a therapy for the condition, according to the researchers.
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South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts for prevention of non-
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Paro [Bhutan], September 8 (ANI): In order to achieve global, regional, and national goals for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, the South-East Asian region needs to accelerate efforts, said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region.
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African Swine Fever hits Punjab's Mansa, pigs culled
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 7 (ANI): African Swine Fever (ASF) virus was detected in some samples from Talwandi Aklia village in Punjab's Mansa district, following which the area has been declared as an infected zone for the prevention of the contagious disease that affects the pi
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WHO warns of worsening situation in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 7 (ANI): As Pakistan struggles to deal with the unprecedented floods situation in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned about the worsening situation in the country ravaged by the record rains.
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New evidence of how exercise can counter diabetes damage
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): One way exercise can counter the damage of diabetes is by enabling activation of a natural system we have to grow new blood vessels when this disease ravages existing ones.
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Researchers uncover how diet, lifestyle modifications may lower risk of le
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): Researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. While more research will be necessary, the study's lead author says f
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