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Need for state-specific policies to seize rapidly rising epidemic of metab
Updated : 3 years ago IST
There is a need for urgent state-specific policies and interventions to arrest the rapidly rising epidemic of metabolic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research--India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB).
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Study finds fathers role in supporting breastfeeding, safe infant sleep
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a recent survey of new fathers conducted by the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS for Dads), fathers can make a significant difference in whether an infant is nursed and safely placed to sleep.
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Revolutionary novel method can manipulate the shape, packing of DNA: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A human cell contains around 2 metres of DNA, which contains an individual's important genetic information. If all the DNA contained within a single person were unwound and stretched out, it would cover an astonishing distance - enough to reach the sun and back 60 times over. The cell compac
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Small nanopores can help in identifying diseases: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers discover a new, fast, and precise method for detecting COVID-19 and breast cancer indicators in blood samples. We may be able to use a simple blood test to diagnose diseases using tiny nanopores and nanobodies. The study was published in Journal, 'ACS Nano.'
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Some breast cancer treatments can limit effectiveness of weight loss medic
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., breast cancer treatments known as aromatase inhibitors may reduce the effect of weight reduction therapies.
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BMI alone might not be a sufficient indicator of metabolic health: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to data presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., body mass index (BMI) is not a complete indicator of metabolic health, and a substantial proportion of U.S. people with normal BMI yet have obesity.
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Exposure to dioxins may worsen thyroid function: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., dioxin exposure may negatively impact thyroid function.
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Clinical use of antibodies cause life-threatening fungal infections: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers found some monoclonal antibodies used in clinical trials have been linked to life-threatening systemic fungal infections. The study was published in Journal, 'Cell.'
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Women with PCOS have significantly higher body image concerns: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to research presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more body image concerns than those without the condition.
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Study finds benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in classroom
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers found the benefits of improving pupils' mental health literacy and reducing the stigma around mental health issues at a crucial stage in a young person's life. The study was published in Journal, ' BMC Public Health.'
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New approach has improved diagnosis of rare genetic muscle disease: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Researchers found an approach that could help doctors make more precise diagnoses. The study was published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher risk of stroke: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to research published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, persons with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to suffer a stroke than people without the condition. The study doesn't prove that IBD causes stroke; rath
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