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Suffering from Type-1 diabetes? This vaccine may help you
IANS | June 24, 2018 11:52 AM
Type - 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Normalisation of 'plus-size' may undermine efforts to tackle obesity
PTI | June 23, 2018 11:36 AMThe study highlights an unintentional negative consequence that may prevent recognition of the health risks of being overweight.
Heart health alert! Urban males have higher risk of acquiring cardiovascular disease, shows study
FE Online | June 22, 2018 3:27 PMDrinking four cups of coffee daily may help protect your heart
PTI | June 22, 2018 11:14 AMHow to buy the best Yoga mat: Here's a guide for you
IANS | June 20, 2018 5:53 PMGut bacteria may lead to anxiety, depression
PTI | June 18, 2018 3:59 PMDiabetes may be an early indicator of pancreatic cancer
PTI | June 18, 2018 1:55 PM-
Suffering from Type-1 diabetes? This vaccine may help you
IANS | June 24, 2018 11:52 AMType – 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
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Wireless device to detect heart dysfunction in cancer survivors
IANS | June 23, 2018 3:15 PMScientists have designed a novel wireless device which may accurately detect heart dysfunction in children who have survived cancer.
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Normalisation of ‘plus-size’ may undermine efforts to tackle obesity
PTI | June 23, 2018 11:36 AMThe study highlights an unintentional negative consequence that may prevent recognition of the health risks of being overweight.
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Heart health alert! Urban males have higher risk of acquiring cardiovascular disease, shows study
FE Online | June 22, 2018 3:27 PMDespite being one of the leading causes of the rise in the mortality rate among men and women in India, the evidence on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on India’s population was limited.
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Drinking four cups of coffee daily may help protect your heart
PTI | June 22, 2018 11:14 AMCaffeine consumption has been associated with lower risks for multiple diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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Common white pigment linked to diabetes, says study
PTI | June 21, 2018 1:04 PMA study has found out that crystalline particles of titanium dioxide were found in pancreas specimens with Type 2 diabetes, suggesting that exposure to the white pigment is associated with the disease.
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How to buy the best Yoga mat: Here’s a guide for you
IANS | June 20, 2018 5:53 PMJust like buying the right pair of running shoes is important to avoid injuries, its equally important to identify the right mat to suit your workout style.
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Being married may lower heart disease, stroke risk
PTI | June 19, 2018 2:52 PMThere are various theories as to why marriage may be protective, researchers said.
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Common mental health treatments may harm left-handed people: Study
PTI | June 19, 2018 12:00 PMThat simple fact has given us a skewed understanding of how emotion works in the brain, according to Daniel Casasanto, associate professor at Cornell University in the US.
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WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental health condition
IANS | June 19, 2018 7:02 AMThe World Health Organization (WHO) has now included “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD). “Gaming disorder has been added to the section on addictive disorders,” the WHO said in a statement.
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Gut bacteria may lead to anxiety, depression
PTI | June 18, 2018 3:59 PMBacteria in the gut can cause people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to suffer from depression and anxiety, scientists have found.
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Diabetes may be an early indicator of pancreatic cancer
PTI | June 18, 2018 1:55 PMOnset of type 2 diabetes may be an early indicator of pancreatic cancer – one of the most deadliest forms of cancer, scientists say.
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Blockchain-based system may offer one-stop solution for aged-care
PTI | June 18, 2018 1:25 PMAn Australian company has developed a blockchain-powered system which it says can help solve the biggest problems of the senior care sector that the traditional processes and systems have failed to resolve.
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Allergen in red meat causes heart disease, says study
PTI | June 18, 2018 1:14 PMAn allergen found in red meat can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, a study has found.
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Home healthcare: Equipped for patient care at home
June 18, 2018 3:40 PMFrom ensuring that all medicines are available on hand to hiring a full-time attendant to purchasing medical equipment that makes life a little easier for both, it is a time-consuming and back-breaking labour of love.
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New subtype of prostate cancer identified
IANS | June 17, 2018 6:05 PMThe subtype is characterised by loss of the gene CDK12. It was found to be more common in metastatic prostate cancer compared to early-stage tumours that had not spread, said the study published in the journal Cell.
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Scientists develop fast-acting cholera vaccine that may curb outbreaks
PTI | June 14, 2018 6:25 PMThe researchers discovered an ability unique to the vaccine, called HaitiV, which protects rabbits from cholera-causing bacteria almost immediately – even before an immune response begins.
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Sleeping too much may up stroke, heart disease risk
PTI | June 13, 2018 1:30 PMSleeping for over ten hours or less than six hours a day is likely to cause metabolic syndrome – a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, a study has found.
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Toll-free helpline for diabetes launched in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana – Check details here
PTI | June 12, 2018 8:33 PMInitially, the helpline would be available in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and expanded to other parts of the country later, a release said.
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Workplace foods may lead to unhealthy eating, says study
PTI | June 12, 2018 4:03 PMThe food people get at work contributes to unhealthy eating as it tends to contain high amounts of sodium and refined grains, and very little whole grains and fruit, a US study has found.
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‘Surgery in a pill’ may help reverse diabetes, says Study
PTI | June 12, 2018 12:47 PMScientists have developed a less invasive and effective treatment for reversing type 2 diabetes, one that can offer the same benefits as surgery.
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CO2 injections may help cut belly fat: Study
PTI | June 11, 2018 5:34 PMIt is believed that injection of carbon dioxide causes changes in the microcirculation, and damages fat cells.
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Avatar-based app helps recognise heart attack symptoms
PTI | June 11, 2018 4:33 PMScientists have developed an app that uses a simulated digital nurse to teach patients how to recognise symptoms of heart attack and call emergency.
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Exhausted yet wide awake? Get night sleep properly
IANS | June 11, 2018 4:18 PMStress at work, lack of physical exercise, high levels of tech engagement and poor sleep hygiene are some of the most significant factors causing insomnia.
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Decoded: What causes inflammation after heart attack
IANS | June 9, 2018 9:19 PMIn a heart attack, blood is cut off from an area of the heart that then often dies. If the person survives, the body tries to heal the dead muscle by forming scar tissue — but such tissue can further weaken the heart.
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Exposure to second-hand smoke down in India, but remains major concern – Here are survey details
PTI | June 8, 2018 8:29 PMExposure to second-hand smoke remains a major concern in India even though there has been a reduction in such exposure at home and public places since 2009-10, as per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2 (GATS 2), released here by the Health Ministry.
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Decoded: What causes depression among diabetes patients
IANS | June 7, 2018 3:20 PMIncreased levels of a protein inflammation in the body may be the reason behind depression — a mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities- among people with Type-1 diabetes.
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