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Scientists find why cold induces toothache, hypersensitivity and how to st
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): Scientists during a recent study found that Odontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth's dentin function to sense cold, which can trigger a toothache. They also found a way to block the pathway to cold-sensitive teeth.
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Study finds how much peanut triggers allergic reaction
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Ohio [US], March 29 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by a University of Cincinnati toxicologist suggests that finding an 'eliciting dose' may help those who suffer mild or moderate allergic reactions to peanut.
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Infectious disease outbreaks correlated to deforestation, forest conversio
Updated : 4 years, 11 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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Social distancing in airplane seat assignments can reduce COVID-19 spread
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Maryland [US], March 28 (ANI): A new research conducted to minimise the risk of secondary infections aboard has used two models to help solve the airplane seating assignment problem because COVID-19 has been shown to spread on airplanes by infected passengers.
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Sensory loss in women twice as likely to lead to depression
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Cambridge [UK], March 28 (ANI): The findings of a new study by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) suggest that women who suffer from vision, hearing, or dual sensory loss are more than twice as likely to report depression and anxiety compared to men who experience the same issues.
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Vaccine hesitancy might pose threat to efforts for ending COVID-19 pandemi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggested that even though the demand for COVID-19 vaccines currently seems to be high, hesitancy towards it might pose a major threat to public health efforts for ending the pandemic.
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Cholesterol might hold key to new therapies for diabetes, Alzheimer's dise
Updated : 4 years, 11 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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Preservative used in popular processed foods may harm immune system
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): The findings of a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group suggested that a food preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods might cause harm to
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Frequently eating meals prepared away from home linked to increased death
Updated : 4 years, 11 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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Researchers look for drugs to keep HIV dormant
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Illinois [US], March 24 (ANI): The human immunodeficiency virus infects the cells that can either exploit them to start making more copies of itself or remain dormant, a phenomenon called latency. Researchers during a recent study found a way to look for chemicals that can keep the virus sup
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Less severe COVID-19 cases associated with flu shot
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 24 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that people, who received a flu shot during the last flu season, were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when the pandemic hit. Those who did test positive faced lesser complications than those who didn
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Cancer cell gene deactivation boosts immunotherapy for head, neck cancers
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], March 24 (ANI): Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry were able to significantly slow the growth and spread of tumors in mice by targeting an enzyme that plays a key role in head and neck cancer cells. They were also able to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherap
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