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Cholesterol might hold key to new therapies for diabetes, Alzheimer's dise
Updated : 4 years, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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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This year's theme for World TB Day: 'The Clock is Ticking'
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): World Tuberculosis Day is observed each year on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global epidemic.
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A cup of strong coffee before exercising increases fat-burning
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): Good news for all the coffee lovers! A cup of strong coffee might do a lot more good than just helping you overcome the morning drowsiness. According to a new study, just one cup of strong coffee before exercising can help in weight loss.
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Study finds COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts mental health of young peop
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc worldwide, severely impacted the mental health of young people with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study suggested.
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Severe mental illness linked to higher death rate after heart attack: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 23 (ANI): A new research has found that people with a severe mental illness are more likely to die following a heart attack than those without a psychiatric diagnosis.
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Weekly insulin helps patients with type 2 diabetes achieve similar results
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): A new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low blood sugar episodes compared with a daily basal insulin, according to a phase 2 clinical trial.
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Study suggests hearing loss strongly associated with COVID-19
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): According to a new study, hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with COVID-19.
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