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New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A team of scientists has found that the presence of the APOE4 protein -- the most important genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease -- can cause healthy immune cells in the brain -- microglia -- to cause harmful…
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New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A higher consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers, finds a large study of more than 250,000 people on Tuesday. Cancer has become a global health concern, especially with…
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New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes. The team from the universities of Exeter and Wageningen showed that mosquito larvae grow…
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Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday paid a visit to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack and enquired about the health condition of the two ailing tribal women who along a…
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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect the brain and spinal cord. While leprosy is an ancient disease that often leads to disfiguring skin…
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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital…
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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study on Monday. The research, led by a team of Canadian researchers,…
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Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company on Monday said it has fixed the price band of Rs 70-Rs 74 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each for its maiden initial public offer (IPO). The IPO will open on Thursday for…
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