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Manipulating cells may help in treating Parkinson's disease
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 11 (ANI): According to recent study, advancements in materials from this study could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, arthritic joints or any other conditi
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Onboard disinfectant fumigation: IndiGo urges NGT to take cognizance of it
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The no-frills carrier IndiGo on Monday explained the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that with the monsoon arriving and the risk of vector-borne diseases accelerating there is an urgent need of disinfectant fumigation in the plane as per need.
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Dengue, Chikungunya menace: Ready for cure, working on prevention, says Na
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Health J.P. Nadda on Tuesday said that the Centre along with states is plying to work on the lines of prevention in terms of combating vector borne diseases, given the season on monsoon prevalent across the nation.
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Turns out, Alzheimer's can 'protect' sufferers from cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 4 (ANI): People with Alzheimer's disease may have a higher risk of developing brain tumours, but they are less likely to develop lung cancer, according to a recent study.
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Children with high IQ may lead a longer life, suggests study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 3 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that higher intelligence (IQ) in childhood is linked with a lower lifetime risk of major causes of death, including heart disease, smoking related cancers, respiratory disease and dementia.
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WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Congo
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): The World Health Organisation has declared an end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Adolescent obesity can take years off your life
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 29 (ANI): A recent research has linked adolescent obesity to early mortality from cardiovascular diseases.
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Higher IQ in childhood is linked to longer, disease free life
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 29 (ANI): If your child has a higher IQ, then take a sigh of relief, as he/she might have a longer life span.
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An enzyme can explain link between fatty liver, diabetes and PCOS
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 28 (ANI): A team of scientists has discovered an enzyme that increases male hormones and metabolic complications - Type-2 diabetes and fatty liver disease - in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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Persistent mental stress ups death risk in heart disease patients
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): Relax your mind if you have a heart disease, as a study has found that people, who persistently experience moderate to severe mental distress are at increased risk of death.
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Study finds why osteoarthritis is more common in females
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): Osteoarthritis -- a disease of joints -- is reported more among women than men. According to experts, fluid in the knee holds clues why women are more prone to it.
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Anti-epilepsy drug to treat Alzheimer's disease?
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, the scientists have tested an anti-epileptic drug for its potential impact on the brain activity of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.
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