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Researchers give more insight into bone diseases
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming more widespread in today's elderly populations. For example, in Japan alone, approximately 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a disorder that significantly weakens and fragilizes bones. Understanding the biological processes invol
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Walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research believe that being able to walk one kilometer comfortably can help predict fracture risk.
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Study finds how loss of cells in pancreas in elderly cause age-related dia
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers have looked into the disappearance of pancreatic islet cells in people who have never suffered pancreatitis. They determined that the loss of insulin-producing beta cells was the primary cause of islet cell loss in the elderly after finding notable trends in the types of cells lo
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Research shows logging, climate change threaten montane birds
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) analysed data from over ten years to investigate the effects of forest logging and climate change on bird populations in tropical mountains.
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Vitamins discovered in rivers offer hope for salmon with thiamine deficien
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers at Oregon State University identified vitamin B1 generated by bacteria in rivers, which may provide hope to vitamin-deficient salmon populations.
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Stomach bug may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A common gut bacteria that is present in two-thirds of the world's population may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
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Study finds stomach bug that may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research, a common gut bacteria found in two-thirds of the world's population may be connected to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Global study unveils climate vulnerability: 4.5 billion people at risk fro
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the study emphasizes the critical need for nations to address the rising threats posed by climate-related shocks and implement measures to protect their populations.
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Legacy of colonial laws burdensome for countries of Global South, says Dha
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Describing these laws as very harsh, oppressive, and exploitative for the local population, The Vice President asserted that the time has come when Global South nations should follow India's example and consider reviewing old colonial laws that perpetuate prejudice against local populations.
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Study shows how to treat hereditary, rare diseases
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Much research has been undertaken over many decades on diseases that affect large populations, such as cancer and heart disease. Therapeutic approaches have considerably improved as a result of long-term research work on diseases that affect a huge number of individuals.
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Therapy to treat rare, hereditary diseases
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Over many decades, much study has been conducted on diseases that affect big populations, such as cancer and heart disease. As a result of long-term research efforts on diseases that affect a large number of people, therapeutic approaches have vastly improved.
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J-K: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reaches remote areas of Rajouri
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The campaign was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 at Khunti, Jharkhand. Multiple vans were flagged off simultaneously from various locations with significant tribal populations across the country.
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