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New Alzheimer’s drug found effective in reducing cognitive decline: Study
Los Angeles: A new drug, lecanemab, has been found to slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, according to a study that could lead to new treatments for the neurodegenerative disease. The study…
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MRI shows significant brain abnormalities post-COVID: IIT Delhi study
New Delhi: Using a special type of MRI, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19.…
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How a SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages the heart, study finds
Washington: Scientists have identified the mechanism behind how SARS-CoV-2 virus damages the heart tissue. People infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for developing inflammation of the heart muscle, abnormal…
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E-cigarettes can cause cardiac arrhythmias, warns new research
New York: A new US study involving an Indian-origin researcher has found that exposure to e-cigarette aerosols can cause heart arrhythmias in animal models — both in the form of premature and…
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Video games may trigger lethal heart problems in some children: Study
Melbourne: Playing video games may lead to life-threatening irregular heartbeat in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unrecognised, according to a study. The research, published recently in the journal Heart…
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Over 80% of Indians suffer from micronutrient deficiencies: Report
New Delhi: More than 80 per cent of the Indian population suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, contributing to compromised immunity, a report said on Tuesday. According to a consensus by the Consumer Health…
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Consuming refined grains may up risk of premature heart disease
Tehran: Higher intake of refined grain may increase the risk of premature coronary artery disease (PCAD), finds a new study. The findings indicate that eating refined grains was associated with increased risk…
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Drinking sweetened, unsweetened coffee may lower risk of death: Study
Washington: A new study has found that in comparison to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were…
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Heart attack vs cardiac arrest: Experts explain the surge
New Delhi: In the last few days, several incidents have come to light where a man suddenly fell due to an attack and died. In an incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly a…
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Study finds ultra-processed gateway foods might lead to unhealthy adolescent eating
Washington: According to the research on adolescent eating habits, certain ultra-processed foods, such as sweets, premade pastries, and frozen desserts, may operate as a “gateway” meal, leading to a higher intake of…
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Infant antibiotic use may negatively affect adult gut health
London: Antibiotics are frequently administered to preterm and low birth weight infants in order to prevent infections, not simply treat them as they have a higher risk of developing them. A recent…
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Dietary drinks can up heart disease risk: Study
London: A new study has found a link between consumption of artificial sweetener, generally found in dietary beverages, and increased cardiovascular disease risk like stroke. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and…
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Cancers in adults under 50 on rise globally, study finds
Washington: The incidence of cancers diagnosed before the age of 50 has dramatically increased around the world, with this rise beginning around 1990, according to a study. These early onset cancers include…
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Artificial intelligence can treat women with heart attacks: Study
Zurich: Heart attacks are one of the most common causes of death globally, with women dying at a higher rate than males. Cardiologists have been concerned about this for decades, and it…
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Increased exercise may lower the risk of heart failure
Washington: According to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity may reduce the risk of developing heart failure. This finding…
