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Research shows babies’ immunological weak spot, strength
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new study conducted by Columbia University researchers explains why babies catch so many common respiratory illnesses and reveals a specialised cluster of immune cells present only in babies that help them cope with new pathogens.
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Doctors at Kabul's Ibn Sina Hospital report 40 pc rise in seasonal illness
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As per some doctors, the primary reasons for the rise in seasonal ailments in the capital are the warming of the weather, the consumption of spoiled food, and unclean water.
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Study shows engineered method for removing protein clumps from cells
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Protein aggregates build up with age and have been linked to neurological illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease. A recent work from the Gothenburg University Nystrom lab, in conjunction with the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany, offers a no
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Doctors give tips on how to prevent diseases during monsoon season
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dr Rajeev Gupta, Director, of Internal Medicine, Delhi spoke with ANI and said, "I have recently observed an influx of cases involving various infections, such as acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, dengue fever, malaria, and cases of electrocution, in the outpati
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Study discovers diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular diseases
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent research has moved us one step closer to developing effective treatments for complex cardiovascular diseases. The most recent issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis contains three articles on cutting-edge research in these areas.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Ministry of Health advises States to comply with National Action Plan on h
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday advised to comply with the National Action Plan on heat-related illnesses, ensure the preparedness of healthcare facilities, availability of essential medicines and logistics and enhance awareness among people.
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Mansukh Mandaviya chairs meeting with States and UTs to assess heat-relate
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Effective disaster response and management is a collaborative work and with coordinated actions between the Centre and states, it can be ensured there are no deaths due to heatwaves, Mandaviya said on Wednesday.
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Study finds diagnostic procedures to detect cardiovascular diseases
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent studies have brought us one step closer to developing effective treatments for complicated cardiovascular illnesses.
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Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary vi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.
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Serotonin booster leads to increased functional brain connectivity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Debilitating cognitive deficiencies frequently accompany mood disorders and other mental illnesses. There are presently few therapies available, however research in both animals and people has suggested that medications that stimulate serotonin receptors, such the laxative prucalopride, may
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Social interaction promotes optimal ageing in older persons: Research
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A new study followed over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to investigate if higher levels of social activity were linked to better long-term health. They observed that those who participated in volunteer work and leisure activities were more likely to retain excellent he
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