Health
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Study reveals secret hideouts of ovarian cancer
Helsinki: Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it reaches a level wherein it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. Every year, roughly 550 women develop ovarian cancer in Finland. Ovarian cancer…
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Clearance of protein linked to Alzheimer’s controlled by circadian cycle: Study
Washington: The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease is tied to our circadian cycle, according to a recent study led by the researchers of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.…
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Explained: Role of Vitamin D in Covid-19
New Delhi: Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine” vitamin and essential for bone health, is also known for promoting immune response, much needed to fight Covid-19, experts said here on Friday. Several…
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Research identifies mechanisms underlying glaucoma
Montreal: Glaucoma is the non-curable blindness that affected 80 million people worldwide in 2020. Reduced blood flow and impaired neurovascular coupling are well-known features of glaucoma. The mechanisms underlying these abnormalities have…
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Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study
Beersheba: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts a person’s perception and socialization with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. A routine prenatal ultrasound…
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Risk factors linked to anxiety differ in men, women during pandemic
Toronto: Covid-19 pandemic has been an anxiety-inducing stressor that has affected every aspect of human life. According to a new Canadian study, the pandemic-related risk-factors associated with anxiety differ between men and…
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Study finds how liver and immune cells communicate while fasting
Munich: People often fast for losing weight. Sometimes they do it for better digestion. Previous studies have shown how fasting can influence the immune system to improve different chronic inflammatory conditions, but…
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Where mental health help is scarce, telehealth comes to the rescue: Study
Michigan: Mental health has been a taboo for as long as one can remember. It is only recently that people not only acknowledged mental health issues but also sought treatment for them.…
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Simulation training helps perfecting surgical skills, finds study
Sapporo: Practice makes a person perfect, but what if the practice itself is life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation or the military, require extensive simulation-based training to assist the person till they…
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Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy: Study
Barcelona: Colorectal cancer occurs when tumours develop in the colon or rectum. Adenocarcinomas are the most common type of colorectal cancer, often growing from the cells that constitute the mucous lining of…
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Study of genetics discovers new acne risk genes, provides hope for new treatment
London: The thing that everyone hates but can’t get rid of overnight, is undoubtedly, acne. People spend money on every possible facewash, serum or scrub that can help them get rid of…
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Researchers engineer novel human spinal cord implants to treat paralysis
Tel Aviv: It is an unfortunate reality that there isn’t a cure for permanent paralysis. The spinal cord can’t heal itself. But, now, for the first time in the world, researchers from…
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Researchers solve mystery of death from rare illness in young child
Missouri: A medical mystery rattled the world when a 2-year-old child — seemingly healthy at birth — succumbed to an undiagnosed, rare illness. Now, new research by Washington University School of Medicine…
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Daily exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes, suggests research
Waterloo: A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about how doing exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping…
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Weight loss decreases risk of growths related to colorectal cancer: Study
Oxford: The findings of a recent study have shed some light on whether losing weight reduces the risk of cancer. The study in ‘JNCI Cancer Spectrum’, published by Oxford University Press, indicated…