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Study focuses on evaluating grip strength to identify early diabetes
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 6 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have developed a valuable new grip strength metrics that provide healthcare practitioners with an easy-to-perform and time-efficient screening tool for type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The study advocates that healthcare practitioners
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Stress thwarts ability to plan ahead by disrupting memory use
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 5 (ANI): While taking too much stress can lead to depression and other mental health complications, it can also affect our decision-making ability. A recent study has found that stress can hinder our ability to develop informed plans by preventing us from being a
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Consumption of 3-6 eggs per week lowers cardiovascular risk
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 5 (ANI): Consumption of three to six eggs per week lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests a recent study.
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Air Ok empowers frontline corona warriors
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): IIT-Madras incubated cleantech startup -- Air Ok Technologies -- has extended a helping hand to the frontline warriors in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus by donating 25,000 masks for doctors and other medical professionals at two of the biggest ho
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Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility -- the ability to adapt to changing situations. The research was led by researchers at the National Institute of
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A daily dose of aspirin does not mitigate dementia
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a recent study taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems triggered by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow down the rate of cognitive decline.
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Study focuses on boosting immune response to vaccines in older people
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): A recent research shows that the immune system of older mice can be given a helping hand by applying immunology expertise and some genital wart treatment (don't try this at home just yet)!
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Plant-based diet helps to prevent, manage asthma
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a new review, while dairy products and high-fat foods raise the risk, a plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma.
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Study provides insights from ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in patie
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 27 (ANI): In a novel combined study, researchers offer insights gained from "ambulatory" blood pressure monitoring, which is conducted while people go about their daily activities, including during sleep. This type of monitoring can provide more information than bl
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Study focuses on executive function in women post menopause
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 27 (ANI): A recent study indicates that an assessment of anxiety and depression symptoms in women who have undergone surgical menopause for cancer risk reduction or RRSO may help in finding ways to ease cognitive distress in them.
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Researchers develop new therapeutic strategy against diabetes
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], Mar 27 (ANI): A breakthrough research suggests that maintaining vitamin D receptor (VDR) levels in pancreatic cells that synthesize and secrete insulin (b cells) could contribute to protecting against the development of diabetes and counteract pancreatic cell damage cau
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Study reveals how trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Their findings implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial signalling pathway that leads to pro
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