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New algorithm can identify people with kidney disease risk, suggests study
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New York [US], June 17 (ANI): According to a new study, a new algorithm can analyse thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a person's risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Risk of dementia increases due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease: Resear
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Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): Individuals with at least two of the diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, have double the risk of developing dementia.
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Fiji reopens border to cruise ships following 2-year ban over COVID-19
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Suva [Fiji], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Fiji has re-opened its international border to cruise ships with additional measures to reduce risks following a ban of over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prolonged sitting may be hazardous to human health: Research
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Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A new research by Simon Fraser University is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health.
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BPH orchronic prostatitis treatment with new Dr Allen's Device is better p
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI/GPRC): Risky medications and a prostate massage are the conventional methods to treat chronic prostatic diseases:benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), while prostate treatment with Dr Allen's Device i
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Cholesterol-lowering gene changes might increase cataract risk: Research
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Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): People who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL cholesterol similar to statin medications appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery, according to new research.
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Study: Diabetes wellness visits reduce risk of amputation
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Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): A new study by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators found that patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36 per cent less likely to need an amputation.
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Study finds seven healthy practises linked to lower risk of dementia in pe
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Minnesota [US], June 15 (ANI): According to new research by the American Institute of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the incidence of dementia in persons with the highest hereditary risk.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
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Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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Research reveals playing with pre-school friends reduces risk of developin
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Cambridge [England], June 14 (ANI): According to new research, children who learn to play well with others at a young age have better mental health as they grow older.
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Study: Pediatric liver disease increases type 2 diabetes risk
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Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver.
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Study: Higher fish consumption associated with increased melanoma risk
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Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): A large study of US students suggests that eating higher levels of fish, including tuna and non-fried fish, appears to be associated with a greater risk of malignant melanoma.
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