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Indian researchers find a new, cheaper route to manage cholesterol
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, have explored a new way to manage conditions like elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or cholesterol, levels.
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Philippines reports 1,28,834 dengue cases and 337 deaths since January
Manila, Aug 7 (IANS) The Philippines registered 1,28,834 dengue cases with 337 deaths since January this year, the country's Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday.
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Liquid biopsy could prevent kidney transplant rejections, new study shows
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Donor-derived cell-free DNA (dd-cfDNA), also known as liquid biopsy, has the potential for early detection of kidney transplant rejection, a new study shows.
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Can increasing heat exposure worsen health of diabetics?
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Increasing heat wave conditions due to climate change may be detrimental to the health of people with diabetes -- about 537 million adults worldwide, according to a study.
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Peers’ genetic traits impact substance use, mental health
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Your peers can actually change your lives, for the worse, as a new study shows that peers' genetic traits can significantly influence substance use and impact mental health.
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Study links BPA exposure in pregnancy to increased autism risk in sons
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers are more likely to give birth to sons with autism, a new study has found.
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Breastfeeding may help lower postpartum depression risk, say experts
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Breastfeeding can potentially reduce the risk of postpartum depression, said experts on Wednesday.
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Replacing table sugar with artificial sweetener safe for diabetics in small doses: Study
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Replacing table sugar (sucrose) with a small quantity of natural and artificial non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) such as sucralose in daily beverages like coffee and tea may have no adverse effect on glycemic markers!-->…
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