Lowering BP, sodium intake may cut 94 million early deaths

For the study, the researchers used global data from multiple studies and estimates from the World Health Organization in making their calculations.

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Drug found to delay Type-1 diabetes by 2 years

Researchers enrolled 76 participants aged 8-49 years who were relatives of people with Type-1 diabetes, had at least two types of diabetes-related autoantibodies (proteins made by the immune system), and abnormal glucose (sugar) tolerance.  

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Here's how night owls can advance sleep timings by 2 hours

In an experiment with a small group of participants that spanned for three weeks, the group were asked to wake up two-three hours before regular wake up time and maximise outdoor light during the mornings.  

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Vaping may impair mucus clearance from airways: Study

The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, found that exposing human airway cells to e-cigarette vapour containing nicotine in culture resulted in a decreased ability to move mucus or phlegm across the surface. This phenomenon is called "mucociliary dysfunction".

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How Nipah infection is different from swine flu, bird flu

Doctors say that the symptoms of Nipah infection, swine flu and bird flu are similar, but there are also differences in how the diseases impact people and also in their treatment.  

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Eggs for breakfast benefit those with Type 2 diabetes

According to the findings, a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood sugar levels throughout the day.

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Despite crisis, patients take opioids after surgery

Lack of education leads patients to hallucinate post surgery consuming opioids to heal pain; results poorer quality of life and dependence following back surgery.

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Abnormal vision can affect brain functions: Study

A recent research examines that how the brain processes visual information in patients with various types of lazy eye.

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This common drug may cause liver failure

The research examined: acetaminophen or paracetamol is a common pain reliever that itself is the culprit of liver damage.

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World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about your joints

Continually cracking the knuckles can lead you to a final position, that is osteoarthritis. 

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How does exercise affect our cognitive performance?

The University of Munich discovered that our brain performs best while our bodies are active and less in sedentary.

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