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Study hints at why older people are more susceptible to the flu
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Though the COVID-19 pandemic provided a brief respite, influenza virus is back in circulation and, as usual, poses a special danger to people over the age of 65. But why are older people more susceptible to the flu? New research from the U-M Medical School, published in Nature Communications
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Contraband drugs worth over Rs 8 crore seized in Mizoram's Lunglei, two ap
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to Mizoram Police, based on intelligence input, Lunglei District Special Branch (DSB) team on Wednesday conducted an operation between Tlawng bridge - Pukpui and seized 1.747 kg of heroin, valued at Rs 8.735 crore in the international market, from the possession of two persons name
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Study finds lung cancer detection, treatment can be boosted by protein ins
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also aid early detection of the disease.
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Researchers discover cytoskeleton acts as cells' bouncer for bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P.a.) are resistant to most antibiotics and cause life-threatening infections of wounds or the lungs. The P.a. bacteria species has an entire arsenal of strategies for evading the immune system and infecting tissue. Researchers working with Prof. Dr. Winfried Romer an
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Study: Inhaled toxic particles take direct route from lungs to brain
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain, via the bloodstream potentially contributing to brain disorders and neurological damage, a new study reveals.
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Chemotherapy efficacy can be significantly increased using new treatment:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
To decipher these adverse effects, the researchers examined the animals' lungs at an intermediate stage - when tiny micro-metastases may have already developed, but even advanced imaging technologies like CT cannot detect them.
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Study finds artificial intelligence may help ease strain on hospitals
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately identify lung diseases.
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Dietary fiber promote inflammation in gut: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to researchers, a type of dietary fibre called inulin, which is used in health supplements and have certain anti-inflammatory properties, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung and gut, as well as other parts of the body.
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Scientists find out how organic compound affects drug-resistant bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists suggested how an organic molecule affects bacteria that are resistant to drugs and have found that it can suppress and destroy a pathogen that can cause significant disease or, in some circumstances, death.
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Former AIIMS director tweets advisory for vulnerable citizens amid worseni
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Guleria advised children, the elderly and those with weak hearts and lungs not to visit heavily polluted places.
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Study finds dietary fibre promote allergy-related type of inflammation in
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The researchers discovered that dietary inulin fiber change the metabolism of certain gut bacteria, which in turn triggers what scientists call type 2 inflammation in the gut and lungs.
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T20 WC: "If you take those catches, it's a different thing": Bhuvneshwar a
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Catches do win matches and with every missed catch or run-out, India's chances of defeating South Africa were reduced despite having them trapped at 24/3 in their powerplay overs.
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