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Women show higher risk of developing cancer in both breast: Research |
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New York | January 22, 2023 11:04:09 PM IST |
| Women who have cancer in one breast may be more likely to develop cancer in the opposite breast if they have specific genetic changes that predispose them to develop breast cancer, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. ... read.. |
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Delhi govt introduces new courses at state-run healthcare institutes |
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New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST |
| The Delhi government on Friday approved the introduction of various new medical courses in state-run healthcare and medical institutes to give a push to enhance the professional skills of nurses, pathologists, paramedics, physiotherapists, and those in al ... read.. |
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Study reveals how Huntington's disease affects different neurons |
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Cambridge (Massachusetts) | January 21, 2023 2:01:10 AM IST |
| Neurons in the striatum, a part of the brain affected by Huntington's disease, are among the most severely affected. The degeneration of these neurons contributes to patients' loss of motor control, which is one of the disease's major symptoms. ... read.. |
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Scientists developing early Alzheimer's disease detection sensor |
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Washington | January 19, 2023 4:32:09 PM IST |
| Researchers with the SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease and other diseases. An overview of their work has been recently published in the journal Nature Communications. ... read.. |
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Research shows that exercise promotes a molecular profile in muscle |
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Washington | January 18, 2023 4:33:21 PM IST |
| A recent paper published in the Journal of Physiology deepened the case for the youthfulness-promoting effects of exercise on ageing organisms, building on previous work done with lab mice nearing the end of their natural lifespan that had access to a wei ... read.. |
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Partner with India to leverage opportunities: Mandaviya at WEF |
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New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 10:45:43 AM IST |
| India's Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday invited all stakeholders to look at his country as a land of opportunities and take advantage of these by partnering with it, adding that this endeavour would lead towards making India and world a healt ... read.. |
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Researchers find strong link between mental health and ADHD |
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Washington | January 17, 2023 12:03:35 AM IST |
| According to new research led by psychologists at the University of Bath in the UK, adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of au ... read.. |
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Travelling away from home linked to good health: Study |
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London | January 15, 2023 9:33:05 PM IST |
| The frequency and variety of places visited are essential points, with those who travel more than 15 miles away from home more likely to report overall good health. Those who travel to more places are more likely to see friends and relatives. This increas ... read.. |
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Researchers discover secreted protein helps to repair, grow muscles |
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Tokyo | January 14, 2023 11:02:49 PM IST |
| A protein known as platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B), which is continually released from skeletal muscle cells, has been found to aid in muscle repair by promoting the formation of myoblasts, or muscle stem cells, according to research fro ... read.. |
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How effective is smog tower as AQI deteriorates in Delhi? |
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New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST |
| To check air pollution in the national capital, the Aam Adami Party (AAP) government in Delhi had installed two smog towers after a Supreme Court ruling in August 2021. However, the much-hyped move has not yielded the desired result as the city's air poll ... read.. |
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Study reveals how gut microbiome affect brain health |
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Washington | January 14, 2023 12:03:30 AM IST |
| A study suggested that the trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines, known as the gut microbiome, have far-reaching effects on how our bodies function. Members of this microbial community, among other things, produce vitamins, aid in dig ... read.. |
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Researchers find cause of epilepsy in children |
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San Diego (California) | January 13, 2023 8:34:36 PM IST |
| Epilepsy affects 4 per cent of the population and is one of the most common brain disorders among children. Most seizure recurrences can be avoided with modern medicine, but approximately 20 per cent of patients do not respond to treatment. ... read.. |
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Enzyme 'atlas' helps researchers decipher cellular pathways |
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Washington | January 13, 2023 4:02:25 PM IST |
| A new atlas maps more than 300 protein kinases found in human cells and identifies which types of protein substrates they target. The atlas could help scientists understand what happens when cells become cancerous or are treated with specific drugs. ... read.. |
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Researchers reveal how obesity increases risk for dementia |
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Boston | January 9, 2023 8:33:40 PM IST |
| A significant global public health concern, dementia now affects 50 million individuals and is projected to reach more than 150 million cases by 2050. An ongoing global problem is obesity, which is typically assessed by body mass index (BMI). Previous res ... read.. |
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Researchers give insights into pathology of new type of dementia, LATE |
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California | January 9, 2023 8:33:34 PM IST |
| LATE, also known as limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, is a recently identified type of dementia that impairs social, cognitive, and memory abilities. LATE is a separate condition with its own risks and causes, albeit it sometimes coexi ... read.. |
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Cardiac progenitor cells generate healthy tissue after heart attack |
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Washington | January 7, 2023 10:01:55 PM IST |
| Following a heart attack, the human body is incapable of repairing lost tissue due to the heart's inability to generate new muscle. However, treatment with heart progenitor cells could result in the formation of functional heart cells at injured sites. Th ... read.. |
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Lyme disease heightens risk of mental disorders, suicidality: Study |
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Washington | January 7, 2023 10:01:53 PM IST |
| In a new study, US and Danish researchers report that patients hospitalised with Lyme disease had a 28 per cent higher rate of mental disorders and were twice as likely to have attempted suicide post-infection, compared to individuals without the diagnosi ... read.. |
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Study: Genetic test better than blood test for cardiovascular diseases |
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Washington | January 7, 2023 9:31:45 PM IST |
| Determining an individual's blood group based on genetic tests instead of merely traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If a patient has two genetic variants of A, B or AB, the risk is twice as high co ... read.. |
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