Intake of egg yolks can block arteries: Study
August 14th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Egg yolks are just as bad smoking for atherosclerosis, thanks to accumulation of fat and cholesterol which causes the hardening of arteries by plaques within its ... Read more...
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Sugared beverages raise heart, diabetes risks for women
November 15th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) Drinking two or more sugared beverages daily could not only bloat a woman's waistline but also elevate the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Researchers compared ... Read more...
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Gut bug may cause development of Parkinson’s
May 23rd, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 23 (IANS) The gut bug responsible for ulcers could also play a role in bringing on Parkinson's disease."Our findings suggest that H. pylori infection could play a ... Read more...
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Here’s how you can cope with regrets
March 2nd, 2011 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Regrets are easier to deal with when we compare ourselves to those who are worse off, according to a new study from Concordia University.It also found that ... Read more...
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New drugs show promise in treating dangerous blood clots
January 12th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that two new drugs - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban - might be more effective and easier to use than commonly used medicines in preventing dangerous blood ... Read more...
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People with fatty liver disease ‘3 times more likely to suffer stroke’
January 8th, 2011 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 08 (ANI): A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the London Health Sciences Centre has found that people suffering from fatty liver disease may be three times ... Read more...
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Starting dialysis early ‘ups risk of death’
December 7th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 7 (ANI): A new study has suggested that patients who are starting dialysis too early are at an increased risk of death.Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a test that describes ... Read more...
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Proteins regulating water retention in salt-sensitive hypertension identified
October 23rd, 2010 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): A new research has found that two proteins in the brain act as valves to turn the hormone that regulates water retention in the body.These findings by the ... Read more...
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Canadian, Indian experts join hands to tackle Haemophilia
September 3rd, 2010 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep.3 (ANI): The Bleeding Disorders Program in Winnipeg, Canada and the Haemophilia Society (Delhi) are jointly organising an International Symposium on haemophilia on September 4 and 5 at the LPS ... Read more...
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Physical activity in teens insures women against mental ill-health
July 2nd, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 2 (IANS) Women, who are physically active as a teenager or in mid and later life, face lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life compared to those who are inactive, ... Read more...
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Teenage physical activity cuts risk of cognitive impairment in later life
June 30th, 2010 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that women who are physically active at any point during their life have lower risk of cognitive impairment in later-life compared to those ... Read more...
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Cutting down on sugary drinks helps ease BP (Lead)
May 25th, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 25 (IANS) You can lower blood pressure levels by simply cutting down on your daily intake of sugary drinks, according to a new research.
Research led by Liwei Chen, assistant ... Read more...
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Improvements in cholesterol levels, BP linked to lower rate of heart disease deaths
May 12th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Deaths from coronary heart disease (CHD) fell by 35 per cent in Ontario between 1994 and 2005, thanks to improvements in both lifestyle factors and medical treatments, a ... Read more...
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Increased Tamiflu dosage not necessary for critically ill H1N1patients
February 17th, 2010 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): A new study has found that a high dosage of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) for patients with critical illness is unlikely to be required for the treatment of pandemic (H1N1) ... Read more...
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Brit boy, 6, recovering well after world’s first MRI heart op
January 10th, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 10 (ANI): A six-year-old British boy is recovering well after becoming the first person in the world to have a valve in his heart widened using an MRI scan rather ... Read more...
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New way to turn ineffective new cancer drugs into cancer-fighters
December 2nd, 2009 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centre have identified a chemical compound that will turn ineffective new cancer drugs into cancer-fighters.Patented chemical compound called SHetA2, say ... Read more...
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H1N1 hits young patients more severely: Study
October 13th, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): H1N1 infection hits young patients the hardest as they often suffer from severely low levels of oxygen in the blood and multi-system organ failure, says a new study.The ... Read more...
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Binge drinking weakens body’s ability to fight infections
September 18th, 2009 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Binge drinking can weaken body's ability to fight off infections for at least 24 hours afterwards, finds a new study.Stephen Pruett, currently at the College of Veterinary Medicine ... Read more...
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Anti-aging gene may help reduce hypertension
August 20th, 2009 - 11:41 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Scientists from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centre have found that an anti-aging gene might play a critical role in regulation of high blood pressure.Persistent high blood pressure ... Read more...
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Active video games as effective for kids as moderate exercise
July 17th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 17 (ANI): Playing active video games, like the Nintendo Wii, is equally beneficial for children as moderate exercise, according to a study at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Centre.Although ... Read more...
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Novel breast biopsy technique may significantly reduce procedure times
June 24th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): A new breast biopsy technique may help reduce procedure times, patient discomfort and morbidity, say researchers.The novel technique is being tested at Roberts Research Institute, the University ... Read more...
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Structure of protein may lead to more effective chemotherapy drugs
March 27th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): Scientists at Scripps Research Institute have uncovered the structure of a protein that makes cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy.The protein, called P-glycoprotein or P-gp makes cancer cells resistant ... Read more...
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Chemical used in baby bottles harms growing foetuses
January 28th, 2009 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) A new study has shown that high levels of bisphenol A, a chemical used in making plastic baby bottles, harms growing foetuses by remaining in the body longer ... Read more...
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Key contributor to Alzheimer’’s disease process identified
November 15th, 2008 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Researchers from Louisiana State University, New Orleans claim to have identified a key contributor in the development of Alzheimer''s disease.They revealed that a fragment of ribonucleic ... Read more...
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Red wine compound protects liver against ‘fattening’ itself
October 15th, 2008 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) Red wine compound resveratrol prevents fat accumulation in the liver as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, according to a new study with mice. Resveratrol, present in grapes, ... Read more...
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Voting can cost you your life!
October 1st, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 1 (ANI): A team of Canadian and American researchers has found that the risk of deaths from road accidents increases in the U.S. on presidential election days.
We thought ... Read more...
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Diabetics with fatty liver at higher risk of diabetes-related kidney disease
May 30th, 2008 - 3:42 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 30 (ANI): Type 2 diabetes patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at an increased risk of developing diabetes-related chronic kidney disease (CKD), says a new study.NAFLD is ... Read more...
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Humour plays vital role in most serious healthcare settings
April 9th, 2008 - 6:05 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Canadian researchers have revealed that a bit of humour can play a crucial role in healthcare settings, even when patients are terminally ill.Dr Ruth Dean co-author of ... Read more...
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Head injuries cause vital brain tissue losses
March 4th, 2008 - 12:08 pm ICT by admin
Toronto, March 4 (IANS) A Canadian study has found that the degree of severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes a proportional loss of its tissue, particularly white matter. "This is an ... Read more...
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Further evidence that being gay lies in men’s genes
November 14th, 2007 - 10:16 am ICT by admin
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Recognizing someone’s name but not placing them is all in your brain
November 14th, 2007 - 2:52 am ICT by admin
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