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Heavy energy drink consumption linked to heart failure in a young man
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 16 (ANI): Heavy energy drink consumption may be linked to heart failure, doctors have warned in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a 21-year-old, who had regularly drunk 4 such cans every day for around 2 years.
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Study suggests simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreadi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): Altering a mosquito's gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise as an approach to curb malaria, suggests a preliminary study published today in eLife.
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Study links early cannabis use to heart disease
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Guelph [Canada], April 13 (ANI): Smoking cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to a recent University of Guelph study.
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Study finds treatment for brain disease transmitted by tick bites
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 12 (ANI): The findings of a new study describe antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus transmitted by tick bites. These so-called broadly neutralizing antibodies have shown promise in preventing Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in mice and could inform the development
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Study discusses impact of chemotherapy on immune cells
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 12 (ANI): The findings of recent research from Queen Mary University of London revealed novel insights into the effects of chemotherapy on the tumour microenvironment (TME).
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Harmful effects of vaping are comparable with smoking
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bristol [UK], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, scientists from the tobacco company Imperial Brands utilised Toxys' ToxTracker suite of stem-cell-based in-vitro assays. This provided mechanistic insight into the potential DNA damaging properties of chemicals and compared the vape e-liqu
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Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers at the Obesity Research Unit of the University of Helsinki found that obesity clearly reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue or adipose tissue.
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New biosealant therapy might help stabilize injury caused by cartilage bre
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], April 11 (ANI): The findings of a recent animal-based study suggests that a new biosealant therapy may help to stabilize injuries that cause the cartilage to break down, paving the way for a future fix, or even better, begin working right away with new cells to enhance hea
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Impact of depression can be minimized by supportive partner
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest that having a responsive and supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of an individual's depression or external stress on their romantic relationship.
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Kidney failure patients can transform heart health by cycling at moderate
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that cycling at moderate intensity while on dialysis could drastically help in improving the heart health of patients with kidney failure.
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Simple fetal heartbeat monitoring still best method to reduce unnecessary
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Coventry [UK], April 6 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggested that simple fetal heartbeat monitoring is still the best method for determining whether a baby is in distress during delivery and whether cesarean delivery is needed.
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