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Diabetes can build up cholesterol in retina, affecting vision
New York: Researchers found that diabetes, age-related health conditions and other metabolic disorders can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in the retina, which can crystallise and lead to the development of diabetic retinopathy.…
Increased marijuana use to spike toxic metals in blood & urine: Study
New York: A team of US researchers has detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognised source of lead and cadmium exposure.…
Women suffer worse heart disease outcomes than men: Study
New York: Women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues, the number one killer in the world, according to an analysis of 15 studies from 50 countries, including India.
The analysis, published in the…
World’s first drug to target untreatable and deadly ‘sticky’ cholesterol
Sydney: A new drug offers a breakthrough world first treatment for Lipoprotein(a) -- a largely genetic form of ‘sticky’ cholesterol that increases the risk of deadly heart attack and stroke, according to a study.
High levels of…
Intermittent fasting may help Alzheimer patients improve memory, sleep
New York: An animal study has shown that it is possible to correct the body's biological clock in Alzheimer's patients with time-restricted diets, a type of intermittent fasting focused on limiting the daily eating window without limiting…
Dogs can sniff Covid-19 infections faster, more accurately
New York: Dogs can be a faster, more precise and less expensive method of detecting Covid-19 than even the best current technology around us, new research has revealed.
The magic lies in their highly evolved noses, with physical and…
New vaccine may prevent, reduce impact of Alzheimer’s disease: Study
San Francisco: A novel vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells linked to Alzheimer's disease may hold the key to potentially preventing or altering the course of the disease, a new study has shown.
According to the preliminary research…
Is snacking bad for your health? Quality, timing matters
London: Love to munch on snacks in between your meals? Beware, late-night nibbles or snacking on highly processed foods could negatively affect health, according to a study.
Snacking is becoming increasingly popular, with more than 70 per…
Endometriosis linked to reduction in fertility: Study
London: Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility before diagnosis of the disease, according to new research published on Wednesday.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects up to about 10 per cent of…
Rising temperature linked to serious vision impairment among elderly
Toronto: People aged 65 years and above who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than their peers living in cooler regions, warned a study on 1.7 million old people living in different American counties.…