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Japanese researchers discover hidden immunological "hubs" that cause...

New Delhi, Aug 18: A team of scientists from Japan has identified hidden immune 'hubs' that drive joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide and can have a devastating impact on patients' lives. Yet, about one...
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According to a study, COVID can cause women's blood vessels to age five years...

New Delhi, Aug 18: A Covid-19 infection can accelerate ageing in blood vessels around five years, particularly in women, according to research.As blood vessels ages, it can make arteries stiffer -- raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack, explained the...
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Rising rates of heart-related mortality among young individuals are caused by...

New Delhi, Aug 16: A poor lifestyle with lack of sleep, binge drinking, and high stress, coupled with genes, is playing a significant role in the rising heart-related deaths in India, said experts on Saturday.Recently, an increasing number of heart-related deaths have been reported in the...
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According to a study, taking paracetamol during pregnancy may not be safe

New Delhi, Aug 16: While paracetamol or acetaminophen has long remained the first choice of painkiller in pregnancy, a new study claims it may lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in babies.Acetaminophen is the most...
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Eight additional genes linked to schizophrenia are found by a UK study

New Delhi, Aug 16: UK researchers have discovered eight new genes associated with schizophrenia, an advance that will improve the understanding and future treatment development for the severe mental disorder.Schizophrenia significantly affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can...
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Research shows that women with Down syndrome are more likely to suffer from...

New Delhi, Aug 13: Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer's disease than men do, according to research.However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine.The study suggests that women with...
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According to a study, stalking increases a woman's risk of heart disease and...

New Delhi, Aug 11: Women who experienced being stalked are more than 40 per cent likely to develop heart disease and stroke, according to an alarming study on Monday.About 1 in 3 women have been stalked at some point in their lives, according to data on intimate partner violence collected by...
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Blinding eye disease-related vision loss can be slowed down by surgical...

New Delhi, Aug 11: Vision loss caused by a blinding eye disease can be slowed with a neuroprotective surgical implant, according to a study.For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) -- an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision -- there have long been no...
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Experts say that cigarettes, bidis, and chewable tobacco continue to subtly...

New Delhi, Aug 11: More than the new and trendy alternatives, traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, bidis, and chewable tobacco are posing a silent crisis for India’s youth, significantly raising the risk of cancers like lung, mouth and throat, said health experts on Monday, calling...
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Since 2024, Mpox mortality in Africa have surpassed 1,900: Africa CDC

Addis Ababa, Aug 9: The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,900 since the start of 2024, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.During an online media briefing, Ngashi Ngongo, chief of staff and head of the Africa CDC's Executive...
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Researchers discover antibodies that can shield kids against fatal strep...

New Delhi, Aug 9: UK scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to Strep A, a common bacterial infection -- a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year.While Strep A often causes a mild sore throat or...
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A study identifies novel uterine cancer genomic risk factors

New Delhi, Aug 8: An international team of researchers has identified new risk factors in DNA that promote tumour development in the lining of the uterus.Cancer of the lining of the uterus, also known as endometrial cancer, is a common gynaecological cancer. Around 400,000 women are diagnosed...
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