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Alcohol use in young adults is associated with early aging of blood vessel
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the European Society of Cardiology.
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Researchers study processes of protein quality control in healthy, disease
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Munich [Germany], August 23 (ANI): A new research has been able to make the state of protein balance visible in the mammalian brain for the first time. In this way, the processes of protein quality control can now be studied in healthy and diseased neurons in more detail.
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Research explores importance of reading medical appointment notes for olde
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A recent clinic study led by an international team of researchers has found that older patients with chronic conditions benefit from reading medical appointment notes.
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Regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A recent study helped to better understand why regular exercise is beneficial in Alzheimer's disease. The study may provide new insight for disease prevention or effective treatment approaches.
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Philippines logs 16,044 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,839,635
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], August 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported 16,044 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,839,635.
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Two sisters donate 'half of their livers' to save their only brother, all
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi, August 21: A 14-year-old underwent a dual lobe liver transplant. However, what makes it rare and the country's first case is the involvement of sisters by giving half of their livers to save their brother's life.
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Small changes in diet can be step towards healthier life: Study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): A recent study by University of Michigan scientists evaluated more than 5,800 foods, ranking them by their nutritional disease burden to humans and their impact on the environment. They found that small changes in the diet could be a step towards a healthier
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Physical exercise modulates iron in Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): A recent experimental study shows how regular physical exercise modulates iron metabolism in both the brain and the muscles. The findings also help to better understand the benefits of exercise in Alzheimer's disease.
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Cardiovascular disorder genetic testing in children presents unique challe
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 21 (ANI): Cardiovascular genetic testing in children presents unique challenges, requiring pre-and post-test counselling with an individualized approach for families, ideally with the involvement of a specialized interdisciplinary team, according to a new study by the
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Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells, claims study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19. While the COVID-19 vaccines represent the best measure to prevent the disease, therapies for those who do get infected remain in short supply.
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Scientists explore how a Parkinson's disease-linked protein attacks mitoch
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): A new study has shown how a protein associated with Parkinson's disease can damage the mitochondria, organelles inside cells that carry out a medley of vital tasks.
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Taking best possible measures to contain disease: Kerala health minister o
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 19 (ANI): Amid the continuous surge in COVID-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said the state government is taking the best possible measures to contain the disease.
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