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Longer genes are associated with ageing
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"Long genes that become less active with age may be the central cause of aging in our bodies," said co-corresponding author Thomas Stoeger, assistant professor of medicine in pulmonary and critical care at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a member of the Potocsnak Long
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Consuming too much protein is risky for arteries, and this amino acid is t
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found a biological mechanism by which high-protein diets raise the risk of atherosclerosis. The results were published in Nature Metabolism.
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Research shows supportive, stable caregiving in childhood protects heart h
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Previous study has shown that childhood abuse, neglect, and substance misuse can have a long-term negative impact on a person's heart health. However, new research indicates that experiencing warmth from someone else throughout childhood preserves cardiovascular health later in life, accordi
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Study finds how type of allergy remedy help treat lung cancer
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Researchers at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine have discovered an allergy route that, when inhibited, activates antitumor immunity in animal models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Smartwatches can detect abnormal heart rhythms in children: Study
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A recent study from the Stanford School of Medicine suggests that smartwatches can assist medical professionals in identifying and diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms in children.
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AI creates proteins with high binding strengths
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Scientists at the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington School of Medicine employed software to design protein molecules with unusually high affinity and specificity to a number of complex indicators, including human hormones. Notably, the scientists obtained the stron
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Protein present in brain associated with frontotemporal dementia: Study
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A protein present in the brains of patients suffering from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has been identified by an international team of researchers, which includes specialists from Indiana University School of Medicine. This finding opens up a new target for possible treatments for FTD.
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Radiation treatment could be used to treat heart failure: Study
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Cardiologists and radiation oncologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis pioneered the use of radiation therapy, a cancer-fighting technique, to treat patients with ventricular tachycardia, a potentially fatal abnormal heartbeat.
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Frailty may cause serious morbidity after surgery, says study
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According to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, fragility is associated with greater chances of death and serious morbidity after surgery.
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Researchers find how specific gut bacteria increase risk of severe malaria
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Many species of bacteria have been discovered by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to be connected with an increased risk of severe malaria in humans and mice when present in the stomach.
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Specific gut bacteria raise risk of severe malaria: Research
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Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have found many types of bacteria that, when present in the stomach, are associated with an elevated risk of getting severe malaria in humans and mice. Their findings, which were recently published in Nature Communications, could pave the
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Autism, ADHD genetic risks may increase screen time in children
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan evaluated screen time in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The amount of time spent on a screen device, such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video g
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