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1 in 4 adults suffer missed liver disorder linked to heart disease: Study
New York : About 25 per cent or one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition, often undiagnosed, that raises risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.The condition, called nonalcoholic…
People with psychosis, anxiety at high risk of breakthrough Covid
New York : People with a history of certain psychiatric conditions, such as psychosis and anxiety, have a heightened risk of breakthrough Covid-19, a finding that may be related to impaired immune response as well as risky behaviours…
Low-dose lithium may help improve kidney health
New York : Best known therapeutically as a treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium may also slow kidney ageing and promote its proper functioning, researchers have found.The element has been shown in lab experiments to extend the lifespan…
First comprehensive map of human blood stem cell developed
New York : US scientists have created a first-of-its-kind roadmap that traces each step in the development of blood stem cells in the human embryo. The map will provide scientists with a blueprint for producing fully functional blood stem…
E-cigarettes may alter organs, hinder body’s ability to fight infections
New York : Daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes can alter the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, lungs and colon, claims a study.The effects also vary depending on the e-cigarette flavour, and can…
Look at Europe, not India when it comes to Russian oil : S. Jaishankar
New York : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has given a resounding retort to an Al-Jazeera reporter asking her to look at Europe when she said India risked sanctions for currency arrangements for energy purchases. "If you are looking…
Researchers map first ever lung development after birth into late childhood
New York : Scientists have constructed the first single-cell atlas of postnatal lung development in humans and mice. The map will help answer how lungs develop after taking their first breaths outside the womb and what cellular events and…
Ice on lunar surface likely preserved by ancient magnetic fields
New York : Ice on the surface of the Moon, known so far to be dry and airless, is likely protected by ancient magnetic fields, according to a new study.Sunlight does not reach the polar craters on the Moon because of the Moon's small tilt…
Fruits, veggies rich-diet may help lower risk of diabetes
New York : The consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their role in…
Researchers help develop highly accurate, 30-second Covid test
New York : A team of researchers has helped develop a Covid-19 testing device that can detect coronavirus infection in as little as 30 seconds as sensitively and accurately as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, the gold standard of…