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Researchers find first human evidence of how memories form
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Texas [US], December 7 (ANI): Researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Centre have identified the characteristics of more than 100 memory-sensitive neurons that play a central role in how memories are recalled in the brain.
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Contacts of Omicron infected display only mild symptoms of COVID: Karnatak
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 6 (ANI): Karnataka health minister on Monday said that the contacts of those infected with Omicron variant of coronavirus did not display any symptoms of the disease and this showed the importance of vaccinations in developing immunity.
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Study finds de-cluttering might not help demntia patients
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Norwich [UK], December 6 (ANI): According to a study conducted by the University of East Anglia, a clutter-free environment may not help people with dementia in carrying out daily tasks.
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Listening to favourite music improves brain plasticity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], December 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T) and Unity Health Toronto have demonstrated that repeated listening to personally meaningful music induces beneficial brain plasticity in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease.
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Omicron variant: UP steps up preventive measures
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 6 (ANI): In wake of the emergence of a new variant of coronavirus in the country, Uttar Pradesh is gearing up preparation to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Omicron cases present in at least 15 US states
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): At least 15 US states have confirmed the presence of COVID-19 variant, Omicron, said US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Study finds common hypertension drug doesn't slowdown advanced Alzheimer's
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], December 5 (ANI): The drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension does not effect in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with the mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment, suggests new research by the Uni
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Philippines logs 603 new COVID-19 cases, 156 deaths
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], December 5 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported 603 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Sunday, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,834,775.
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, dementia decreases social activity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): A recent study examined how receiving a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias impacts social networks, social engagement and social support.
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Study finds infection strengthen ageing immune system
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Arizona [US], December 5 (ANI): A new research by the University of Arizona Health Sciences has found a way by which infection affects the immune system that could lead to new immunotherapies to prevent disease and strengthen the ageing immune system.
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Physical activity better for cardiovascular disease patients: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality.
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Increased heart rate associated with heightened risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Solna [Sweden], December 4 (ANI): According to new research at the Karolinska Institutet, an increased resting heart rate can be an independent risk factor for dementia.
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