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Does the risk of stroke from common risk factors change as people age?
Updated : 3 years ago IST
High blood pressure and diabetes are two important risk factors for stroke that can be managed by medication, decreasing a person's risk," said study author George Howard, DrPH, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. "Our findings show that their association with
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Research: Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered via smartphone app impro
Updated : 3 years ago IST
People with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone app that delivers personalized cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) saw significantly greater reductions in their blood sugar and less need for higher doses of diabetes medications at six months compared with those who only received stan
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New promising targeted drug for a rare leukaemia being developed
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In addition to chemotherapy, targeted medications have been created to treat cancer. These medications only impact cancer cells, sparing normal cells. A novel targeted therapy for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia is called venetoclax (AML). In Finland, Venetoclax just received market
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Exercise is more effective than medication in managing mental health: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new study suggests that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than psychotherapy or the leading drugs in treating depression, according to experts at the University of South Australia.
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Pill for skin disease may also curb excessive drinking
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A medication intended to treat a common skin ailment has been found as a "extremely promising" treatment for alcohol consumption disorder by researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and other institutions throughout the country.
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Genetic alterations linked to behavioural disorders associated with autism
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Autism-related behavioural disorders are linked to a wide range of genetic changes. Scientists have discovered a new molecular cause for this illness. MYT1L, a transcription factor, generally protects nerve cells' molecular identity. When it is turned off genetically in human nerve cells or
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Study reveals how artificial intelligence can help treat opioid addiction
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Around 80,000 Americans die from overdoses each year, and almost three million Americans struggle with opioid use disorder. Opioid medications that bind to opioid receptors include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine.
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Researchers finds how migraines are caused by alterations in metabolite l
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Despite the fact that migraines are painful both physically and financially, recently found genetic reasons by QUT researchers may pave the path for brand-new treatments and preventative medications.
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Selena Gomez opens up about fluctuating weight as she slams body shamers
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Actor-singer Selena Gomez recently opened up about her fluctuating weight as she told body shamers to "go away."
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Artificial intelligence examines cell movement under microscope
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Analysis has historically been limited by the vast amount of data that may be collected by employing a microscope to record biological activities. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the University of Gothenburg researchers can now track the movement of cells throughout time and place. The t
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Male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In preclinical models, an investigational contraceptive medication created by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers temporarily inhibits sperm and prevents pregnancies. The study, which was published in Nature Communications on February 14, reveals the feasibility of on-demand male contraceptio
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Study: Autism-related behavioural disorders associated to genetic changes
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Autism-related behavioural disorders are linked to a wide range of genetic changes. Scientists have discovered a new molecular cause for this illness. MYT1L, a transcription factor, generally protects nerve cells' molecular identity. When it is turned off genetically in human nerve cells or
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