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Microbiome discovery may aid treatments for gastrointestinal diseases: Stu
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], November 15 (ANI): Researchers probing the gut have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing the gastrointestinal disease.
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Study finds target for potential cancer drugs may, worsen disease
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 14 (ANI): A recent study found a previously unrealized complexity in cancer development, one that raises concerns and caution about targeting Shp2 in oncological treatments.
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Diabetes cases increase significantly in Pakistan, show IDF figure
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 14 (ANI): The prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan has increased significantly as 33 million adults in the country are now living with diabetes, with 70 per cent increase since 2019, a local media report said citing the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
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Immediate steps need to be taken to improve air quality, says top expert
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): As air quality dipped to the "severe category" in the Delhi-National Capital Region, health experts said the toxic air is suffocating and affecting even those who have no respiratory problem or chest disease.
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Study finds bedtime is associated with heart health
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): According to a study led by an international team of researchers, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes.
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With one more Zika virus case, local admin steps up preventive measures in
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): One more person tested positive for Zika virus in Lucknow, taking the tally of those affected to three as of Saturday, the District Collector said.
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Role of gene associated with Alzheimer's disease in brain's immune cells i
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Indiana University School of Medicine researchers investigated how the immune cells in the brain -- microglia -- relate to a gene mutation recently found in Alzheimer's disease patients.
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Air pollution affects lungs, heart, overall health of children, says healt
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): The air pollution in Delhi which affects the lungs, heart health and overall health of children is a cause of concern, said Dr Viny Kantroo, Pulmonologist and Chest Physician at Apollo Hospital in Delhi.
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Apollo Foundation offers support and education to more than 1,000 people l
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 12 (ANI/BusinessWire India): To commemorate World Diabetes Day, the Apollo Foundation is addressing the theme for this year head on: Access to Diabetes Care: If Not Now, When?
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Study identifies blood biomarker that predicts type 2 diabetes several yea
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lund [Sweden], November 12 (ANI): A recent study led by Sweden's Lund University has identified a protein in blood that could predict type 2 diabetes up to nineteen years prior to the onset of the disease.
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Norovirus confirmed in Wayanad, Kerala Health Minister asks people to be v
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], November 12 (ANI): With Norovirus, an animal-borne disease transmitted through contaminated water and food getting confirmed in Kerala's Wayanad district, Health Minister Veena George on Friday asked people to be vigilant and issued guidelines for the sam
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EU drug agency clears COVID-19 therapeutics Ronapreve, Regkiron
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], November 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Medicines Agency recommended on Thursday authorizing two antibody medicines, Ronapreve and Regkirona, for COVID-19 treatment in patients who are at risk of their disease becoming severe.
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