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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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Even Normal Kidney Tests Might Hide Disease Risks, New Study Reveals
Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher chances of future disease.
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Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer from Returning, Study Finds
A clinical trial in Sweden has found that daily low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning by up to 55% in patients with certain genetic mutations, offering new hope for targeted post-treatment care.
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Inflammatory Cells Continues After Severe Asthma Treatment: Study
While biological drugs or biologics have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma, a new study shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment.
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"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
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Swedish Queen Silvia Released From Hospital
Sweden's Queen Silvia has been released from Stockholm's Karolinska Institute hospital after being kept two nights for observation because of dizziness.
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Oversleeping During Weekends Can Leave You Tired, Not Relaxed: Study
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute claim that sleeping till late on weekends, disturb the natural rhythms of the body leading to one feel worse rather than relaxed.
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Stem Cell Scientist Suspected Of Involuntary Manslaughter
A disgraced stem cell scientist is facing preliminary charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with two patients who died after windpipe transplants, Swedish prosecutors said today.
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Unique Study Tests Drugs To Prevent Child Sex Abuse
At Stockholm's Karolinska Institute, patients who have sought help for paedophile fantasies, but have not acted on them, are being given a drug normally used to treat advanced prostate cancer to determine if it reduces the risk of them sexually abusing a child.
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Wondering How Long You Have? Simple Score Gives 5-Year Death Risk
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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Even Normal Kidney Tests Might Hide Disease Risks, New Study Reveals
Even "normal" kidney test results may mask hidden risks if theyre unusually low for your age and sex, signaling higher chances of future disease.
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Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer from Returning, Study Finds
A clinical trial in Sweden has found that daily low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning by up to 55% in patients with certain genetic mutations, offering new hope for targeted post-treatment care.
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Inflammatory Cells Continues After Severe Asthma Treatment: Study
While biological drugs or biologics have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma, a new study shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment.
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"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
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Swedish Queen Silvia Released From Hospital
Sweden's Queen Silvia has been released from Stockholm's Karolinska Institute hospital after being kept two nights for observation because of dizziness.
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Oversleeping During Weekends Can Leave You Tired, Not Relaxed: Study
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute claim that sleeping till late on weekends, disturb the natural rhythms of the body leading to one feel worse rather than relaxed.
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Stem Cell Scientist Suspected Of Involuntary Manslaughter
A disgraced stem cell scientist is facing preliminary charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with two patients who died after windpipe transplants, Swedish prosecutors said today.
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Unique Study Tests Drugs To Prevent Child Sex Abuse
At Stockholm's Karolinska Institute, patients who have sought help for paedophile fantasies, but have not acted on them, are being given a drug normally used to treat advanced prostate cancer to determine if it reduces the risk of them sexually abusing a child.
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Wondering How Long You Have? Simple Score Gives 5-Year Death Risk
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
