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Researchers find drug to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
California [US], September 30 (ANI): A team of researchers found that the drug tofacitinib, also called Xeljanz and approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, can repair permeability defects in the intestine.
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The Heart Valve Centre, a unit of HeartTeam India presents TAVR World Tour
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] September 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): The world today, lives in fear of the coronavirus. People and healthcare workers are overwhelmed with the stress of infection. But there is a more potent killer out there. Something no vaccine can protect you from, no mask can save you from-Hear
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Study supports airborne spread of COVID-19 indoors
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Findings of a recent study from the University of Georgia support growing evidence for airborne transmission of COVID-19 in enclosed spaces.
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UN Chief calls 1 million COVID-19 global death toll 'agonizing milestone'
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the 1 million global death toll from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) "an agonizing milestone."
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Nearly 280,000 children in US contracted coronavirus since March
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Nearly 280,000 children in the United States contracted the novel coronavirus since March, making up less than 5 per cent of the country's cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a study on Monday.
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WHO fears global COVID-19 toll underestimated
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva, [Switzerland], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Michael Ryan, the executive director of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Health emergencies program, said on Monday that the current death toll from the coronavirus disease was likely underestimated.
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World Heart Day: Health experts advice yoga, exercise and balanced diet to
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Mumbai/ Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): At a time when maintaining good heart health is extremely essential, several health experts suggest that exercising along with a balanced diet can work wonders and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
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World Heart Day: Yoga to keep your heart healthy
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): According to World Health Organisation reports, 31 per cent of the total deaths worldwide are due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). It is extremely essential to take care of one's heart to lead a healthy lifestyle. Among various other factors like f
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Newer Type 2 diabetes medications have heart and kidney disease benefits,
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): Two newer groups of medications prescribed primarily for Type 2 diabetes treatment (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists) could significantly reduce risks associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart disease.
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How hormone therapy slows progression of atherosclerosis
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], September 28 (ANI): As one of the most common treatments for effectively managing menopause symptoms, hormone therapy (HT) is also known to provide multiple health benefits, including slowing the progression of atherosclerosis.
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Heart disease in young people may be linked to diabetes exposure in the wo
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): Heart disease in young adults and teenagers may be related to exposure to diabetes in the womb, according to new research published in CMAJ.
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Scientists examine neurological consequences of COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], September 27 (ANI): In a recent study, neuroscientists and clinicians examined the potential link between COVID-19 and increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with an aim to find measures to get ahead of the curve.
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