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Researchers discover new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Arizona [US], March 28 (ANI): By examining the role that cholesterol plays in both Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes, researchers identified a small molecule that may help in regulating cholesterol levels in the brain.
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Frequently eating restaurant meals can increase cardiovascular disease ris
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 28 (ANI): Frequently eating meals that are cooked in a restaurant, or away from home can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Infectious disease outbreaks correlated to deforestation, forest conversio
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 28 (ANI) A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science shows that deforestation, certain types of reforestation, and commercial palm plantations correlate with increasing outbreaks of infectious disease.
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Metabolic changes in patients with lupus linked to vitamin D deficiency
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], March 28 (ANI): The findings of a new study reveal that patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, which are both the factors linked to heart disease if they have lower vitamin D levels.
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$300 million from GCF to support ADB's first green recovery plan in SE Asi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Mar 27 (ANI): South Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) has allocated 300 million dollars to support Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) efforts to help southeast Asia shape a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable economic recovery from the coronavirus diseas
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Improved outlook, vaccine progress lift emerging east Asian bond markets
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], March 26 (ANI): An improving global economic outlook and progress on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccinations have pushed up bond yields in emerging east Asia.
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Cholesterol might hold key to new therapies for diabetes, Alzheimer's dise
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Arizona [US], March 26 (ANI): A recent study by a University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher examined the role that cholesterol plays in both Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes for identifying a small molecule that may help in regulating cholesterol levels in the brain. This makes
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Study reveals women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], March 25 (ANI): Alzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to research from Lund University in Sweden.
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6 Bengaluru children overcome challenges to receive critical liver transpl
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 25 (ANI): In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown, six children suffering from end-stage liver disease, overcame all challenges to receive life-saving critical liver transplants at Aster RV Hospital here.
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ADB annual meet to focus on collaboration for resilient, green recovery
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], March 25 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will hold its 54th annual meeting of the board of governors in a virtual format from May 3 to 5 with a focus on deepening collaboration for a resilient and green recovery from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Frequently eating meals prepared away from home linked to increased death
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Time to ditch the takeaways? A new study has found that frequently eating out is significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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771 cases of COVID-19 variants detected across 18 states
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in India, the Health Ministry on Wednesday informed that a total of 771 cases of coronavirus variants detected across 18 states in the country.
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