Health
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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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Hyderabad: ‘Myositis might not be dangerous but could be depressing’
Hyderabad: Ever since popular actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed that she has been diagnosed with myositis, people, in general, and her fans, in particular, have been expressing concern and wishing her a speedy…
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Monkeypox risk higher in children aged 8 or younger: Researchers
London: Children aged 8 years or younger should be considered a group at high risk for more severe monkeypox disease, researchers report. Few children are affected by monkeypox so far but risks…
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Over one million deaths in Africa linked to air pollution exposure: Report
Boston: According to a new report published by the US-based research organization Health Effects Institute, nearly the entire African continent faces some of the most severe health impacts in the world due…
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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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Lifesaving intervention is not without risk in pediatric patients
Aurora: Blood transfusion is a critical and lifesaving intervention in a variety of situations, ranging from trauma response to cancer therapy. It is, however, not without risk. Recently published research found that…
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Patients with enlarged hearts have better health: Research
Arlington: A multidisciplinary team from the University of Texas at Arlington will be conducting new research on how to increase the security and efficacy of medical operations performed on patients with inoperable…
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New guidelines for weight loss surgery
New York: Two of the top experts in the world on bariatric and metabolic surgery have released new evidence-based clinical guidelines that, among a slew of other recommendations, expand patient eligibility for…
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Molecular structure of important receptors in immune system unravelled: Researchers
Washington: Researchers publish the three-dimensional structure of the B cell antigen receptor, shedding new light on its composition. The B cell antigen receptor consists of an antibody bound to the cell membrane…
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Pregnancy blood pressure problems associated with increased risk of infant mortality
Copenhagen: According to a study published in The BMJ today, a disease that can cause unusually high blood pressure during pregnancy is linked to an elevated risk of death in offspring from…
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Exercise enhances cardiorespiratory fitness during and after treatment: Study
Washington: According to research published in JACC: CardioOncology, physical activity intervention during chemotherapy is safe, it increases long-term fitness”>cardiorespiratory fitness, and alleviates some of the side effects of cancer treatment. If exercise…
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Study finds timely treatment of depression can lower risk of dementia
Philadelphia: An increased risk of dementia has long been linked to depression, and now a new study offers proof that, in some patient populations, prompt treatment of depression may reduce dementia risk.…
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Nicotine dose in one cigarette blocks estrogen production in women’s brains: Study
Vienna: The amount of nicotine in one cigarette inhibits women’s brains from producing estrogen. This may explain a variety of behavioural differences in smokers, including the reason why women have a higher…
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Birthweights below 25th percentile linked to later developmental concerns: Study
Washington: Being born below the 25th percentile for birthweight may put a child at risk for developmental difficulties, according to a new study. Babies that are too big or too small are…
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Large-scale DNA study reveals genetic links to height
Washington: Researchers have identified over 12,000 genetic variants that influence a person’s height.The 12,111 variants, which cluster around parts of the genome associated with skeletal growth, provide a powerful genetic predictor for…
