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Breakthrough In Lab-Grown Mini-Organs Could Revolutionise Disease Research: Report
Scientists have successfully grown lab-made heart and liver organoids with their own blood vessels, marking a significant step toward realistic human organ models for disease study and drug testing.
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New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.
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Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
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This AI-Powered Stethoscope Detects Heart Conditions In Just 15 Seconds
An AI-powered stethoscope developed by Imperial College researchers can diagnose heart conditions like heart failure, valve disease, and abnormal rhythms in just 15 seconds.
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Hope For Skin Disease Patients As Scientists Grow World's 1st Human Skin In Lab
In a first, a team of Australian scientists has grown the world's first fully functioning lab-made human skin with its own blood supply. The advance may pave the way for better treatment of skin diseases, burns, and grafts.
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Out-Of-Balance Gut Bacteria Connected To Multiple Sclerosis: Study
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly one million people in the US and over 2.8 million worldwide.
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Vitamin K Can Cut Down Heart Disease Risk: Food Sources And How Much To Consume Daily
Research indicates that vitamin K plays a crucial role in the regulation of calcium in the body, which is essential for maintaining healthy blood vessels and reducing the risk of arterial stiffness, a key factor in cardiovascular disease.
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DNA Diet: Is Personalised Nutrition The Future? Here's What Expert Says
The DNA diet, as it's commonly referred to, aims for a personalised approach to nutrition based on one's genetic makeup.
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Is Your Heart Ageing Faster Than You? Here's How To Find Out Your "Heart Age"
Your heart may be older than you are, new research suggests. A study published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology found that many adults, especially in the United States, have a "heart age" that is several years older than their actual age.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Alcohol For A Day
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you.
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BMI May Influence Breast Cancer Risk In Women With Heart Disease: WHO
Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published on Monday.
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Brighter Night-Time Light Exposure Linked To Higher Heart Disease Risk
Are you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter night-time light exposure may increase the risks of five major cardiovascular diseases.
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CRISPR Explained: How Gene Editing Is Reshaping Medicine
CRISPR is revolutionizing medicine by enabling precise DNA edits, treating genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and pioneering in vivo editing and personalized therapies.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
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Breakthrough In Lab-Grown Mini-Organs Could Revolutionise Disease Research: Report
Scientists have successfully grown lab-made heart and liver organoids with their own blood vessels, marking a significant step toward realistic human organ models for disease study and drug testing.
-
New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.
-
Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
-
This AI-Powered Stethoscope Detects Heart Conditions In Just 15 Seconds
An AI-powered stethoscope developed by Imperial College researchers can diagnose heart conditions like heart failure, valve disease, and abnormal rhythms in just 15 seconds.
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Hope For Skin Disease Patients As Scientists Grow World's 1st Human Skin In Lab
In a first, a team of Australian scientists has grown the world's first fully functioning lab-made human skin with its own blood supply. The advance may pave the way for better treatment of skin diseases, burns, and grafts.
-
Out-Of-Balance Gut Bacteria Connected To Multiple Sclerosis: Study
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly one million people in the US and over 2.8 million worldwide.
-
Vitamin K Can Cut Down Heart Disease Risk: Food Sources And How Much To Consume Daily
Research indicates that vitamin K plays a crucial role in the regulation of calcium in the body, which is essential for maintaining healthy blood vessels and reducing the risk of arterial stiffness, a key factor in cardiovascular disease.
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DNA Diet: Is Personalised Nutrition The Future? Here's What Expert Says
The DNA diet, as it's commonly referred to, aims for a personalised approach to nutrition based on one's genetic makeup.
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Is Your Heart Ageing Faster Than You? Here's How To Find Out Your "Heart Age"
Your heart may be older than you are, new research suggests. A study published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology found that many adults, especially in the United States, have a "heart age" that is several years older than their actual age.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Alcohol For A Day
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you.
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BMI May Influence Breast Cancer Risk In Women With Heart Disease: WHO
Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published on Monday.
-
Brighter Night-Time Light Exposure Linked To Higher Heart Disease Risk
Are you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter night-time light exposure may increase the risks of five major cardiovascular diseases.
-
CRISPR Explained: How Gene Editing Is Reshaping Medicine
CRISPR is revolutionizing medicine by enabling precise DNA edits, treating genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and pioneering in vivo editing and personalized therapies.
-
No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
