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Scientists explain how virus that affects cat kidneys could also affect hu
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research reverse-engineered an elusive virus linked to chronic kidney disease in cats and described its mode of infection, outlining its potential to infect humans, in a study t
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Five hours of sleep each night linked to greater risk of several diseases:
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A new study led by UCL researchers indicates that getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life may be connected to an elevated risk of acquiring at least two chronic illnesses.
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Metabolism may offer more insight into risk of some diseases: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): In an analysis of the metabolic profiles of healthy American babies, researchers found surprising differences among ethnic groups which may help make screening for inherited metabolic disorders, cystic fibrosis, or hypothyroidism much more accurate than tra
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Dettol Banega Swasth India celebrates Global Handwashing Day 2022
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Reckitt, the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India celebrated Global Handwashing Day on October 15th, 2022 across schools in Uttarakhand, Uttar Prad
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Research reveals how mushrooms become "magic mushrooms"
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Plymouth [UK], October 17 (ANI): It is becoming more widely acknowledged that the psychedelic substances present in "magic mushrooms" have the ability to treat diseases like addiction, obsessive disorder, anxiety, and depression.
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Research: Sadness, loneliness speed up ageing faster than smoking
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): A study found that the onset of molecular damage makes age-related weakness and serious diseases worse. Some people age more quickly than others due to their molecular processes being more intensive.
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Pak: Balochistan reports 1,595 cases of malaria in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): Five districts in Balochistan province reported 1595 cases of malaria in the last 24 hours as vector-borne diseases continue to infect people in flood-ravaged provinces of Pakistan, ARY News reported citing sources.
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Eating after midnight raises cravings and lowers calories burnt: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Boston [US], October 15 (ANI): Obesity affects around 42 per cent of adult Americans in the United States, which raises the risk of having chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and other illnesses.
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Researchers reveal how thirdhand smoke can cause inflammatory skin disease
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Riverside (California)[US], October 15 (ANI): The residual pollutants from tobacco smoke that remain on surfaces and in dust after the tobacco has been smoked are referred to as thirdhand smoke (THS). It can linger for an indefinite period of time on indoor surfaces, exposing both smokers an
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Certain types of dietary fibre cause inflammatory response in some patient
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Alberta [Canada], October 14 (ANI): A recent study has revealed the role of dietary fiber and gut microbes in people with inflammatory bowel disease, a finding which could lead to personalized dietary guidelines.
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AI language models show bias against people with disabilities: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], October 14 (ANI): Natural language processing (NLP) is a sort of artificial intelligence that allows machines to utilise written and spoken phrases in a variety of applications, such as smart assistants or email autocorrect and spam filters, to help automate and expedite
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Karnataka govt bans transport of animals to prevent lumpy skin disease: Ka
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 13 (ANI): Amid the rising number of lumpy skin diseases, Prabhu B Chavan, the Minister of Animal Husbandry in the Karnataka government on Thursday assured the farmers and cattle owners that, the government is banning the animal slaughter and transport t
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