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Do individuals with high diabetes risk get kidney-related benefits from vi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): The potential of vitamin D supplementation for protecting the kidney health of individuals with pre-diabetes was recently examined by researchers, during a new clinical trial.
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Researchers reveal common weight-loss drug might help maintain heart healt
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Dallas [US], August 6 (ANI): The findings of a new clinical trial at UT Southwestern Medical Centre reveal that a commonly-prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide successfully targets fat that can endanger heart health.
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Researchers unveil discovery of new process for making RNA
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], August 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently unveiled their discovery of a new process for making RNA, which made the resulting RNA purer, more copious, and likely to be more cost-effective than any previous process.
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Potential therapeutic target identified for ovarian cancer
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Alabama [US], August 6 (ANI): The findings of a new study done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reveal that a gene called DOT1L appears to play a role in the progression and severity of ovarian cancer. It also found that inhibitors of the DOT1L enzyme may offer a new th
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Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease risk in young adults, olde
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Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): According to two new research studies, eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age.
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Study discovers new therapeutic target for several types of aggressive can
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): The findings of new research have shown that a protein in tumour cells could be targeted to treat some types of aggressive cancer including brain, blood, skin, and kidney.
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Study reveals more mental health support needed for frontline workers tack
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York [UK], August 5 (ANI): A global review of studies has found high levels of depression, PTSD, anxiety and burn-out amongst frontline medical staff during the COVID pandemic. This suggests that more support needs to be put in place for hospital workers dealing with the pandemic.
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Cancer survivors may experience ageing sooner: Study
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Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): A new research indicated that cancer survivors, especially older people, are more likely to experience accelerated functional decline as they age, compared with those without a history of cancer.
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Study finds air pollution associated with higher risk of dementia
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Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): According to a new study, fine particulate air pollution is associated with a higher risk of dementia.
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Cutting 200 calories daily, exercising may improve heart health in obese a
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Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): According to a new study, cutting just 200 calories a day with moderate exercise reaped bigger rewards than exercise alone for older, obese adults.
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COVID-19 not linked to increased preterm births: Study
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Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): A new study may alleviate concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy, as researchers found no increase in preterm births or stillbirths during the first year of the health crisis.
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Study reveals serious long-term complications in youth-onset type 2 diabet
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Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes diagnosed during youth have a high risk of developing complications at early ages and have a greater chance of multiple complications within 15 years after diagnosis.
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