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T-cells enter brain, induce respiratory discomfort in immunocompromised pa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
When an immunocompromised person's system starts to heal and create more white blood cells, it's usually a healthy sign - unless they acquire a potentially fatal inflammatory condition. According to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the pulmonary distress commonl
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Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety.
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Dettol Announces Second Edition of India’s Biggest Hygiene Olympiad Under
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25: Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, announced the second edition of Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, the biggest Hygiene Olympiad in India under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India. Aimed at building awareness around the importance
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Study reveals how pre-eclampsia accelerates ageing in women
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pre-eclampsia, a potentially deadly rise in blood pressure, is a mysterious illness. It kills more than 70,000 women worldwide each year. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack specific treatment strategies.
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Participants in adult education have lower risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers found adult education reduces the risk of dementia like Alzheimer's by 19 per cent for middle-aged and elderly people within five years.
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Ashley Tisdale talks openly about her struggles with mental illness
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
American actor and singer Ashley Tisdale is being open about her struggles with mental illness. People reported citing a recent episode of Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's podcast, Move with Heart, the 38-year-old former Disney Channel star opened out about her struggles with anxiety.
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Tori Spelling hospitalised with determined illness, says "missing my kiddo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The actor posted a photo of her patient wristband to her Instagram Story on Sunday, revealing that she has been battling an unknown medical issue.
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Study investigates kidney illness using sophisticated imaging techniques
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Professors of biomedical engineering report that the potent imaging mass cytometry (IMC) has been used for the first time to examine the kidneys of patients with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and be fatal, and to detect lupus neph
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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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Study suggests teeth may preserve antibodies for hundreds of years
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A new study suggests that teeth may be capable of retaining antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to delve into the history of infectious human illnesses.
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Brigham researchers' AI model could aid in screening for heart defects
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The AI model outperformed standard methods in detecting atrial septal defect (ASD) signals in electrocardiograms (ECG). The researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and Keio University in Japan created a deep-learning ar
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Why do killer bacteria affect some people more severely than others
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Group A streptococci are widespread bacteria that can cause strep throat and impetigo, among other problems. However, if the bacteria become invasive, the situation might quickly deteriorate. In this situation, the name may change to killer bacteria or flesh-eating bacteria, and it can cause
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