Medical Research
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Brazil’s single-dose dengue vaccine could be shot in the arm as disease spread increases globally
The Butantan–Dengue vaccine is in the final phase of studies measuring its effectiveness.
Esper Georges Kallás, The Conversation
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Slowed, slurred speech can indicate brain health in older adults
Poor verbal fluency can help gauge if a person is exhibiting symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Claire Lancaster, The Conversation & Alice Stanton, The Conversation
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Dementia symptoms could also be an indicator of liver disease
A limited study points to new avenue of research as dementia and cirrhosis rates increase.
Ashwin Dhanda, The Conversation
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Dementia diagnosis can be tricky, but blood tests could help predict it years earlier
Proteins found in the plasma are biological markers for the changes that occur in dementia sufferers over a decade before clinical symptoms appear.
Rahul Sidhu, The Conversation
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A new study said diabetes remission was rare, but that may not be the full picture
Changing diet and lifestyle in a supportive environment is likely to show results.
Duane Mellor, The Conversation, Craig Russell, The Conversation & Srikanth Bellary, The Conversation
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Sensitivity to a hormone produced during pregnancy may be contributing to morning sickness
GDF15, which early trials have found causes nausea and vomiting, is present in the human placenta and in high concentration in the blood of pregnant women.
Sam Lockhart, The Conversation & Stephen O'Rahilly, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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For patients with stable angina, stents have benefits, says new study
Coronary stenting is an effective treatment, but for many patients the strategy of tablets first, stents second will still be appropriate and successful.
Peter Swoboda, The Conversation
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UK approves use of drug in post-menopausal women to curb risk of breast cancer
Though effective, the drug anastrozole is not without significant side effects, such as decreased bone density and worsened menopause symptoms.
Sarah Allinson, The Conversation
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New research has clues about why Covid vaccine led to blood clots in some people
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia can cause people to make antibodies that can stick to one of the body’s own proteins.
Richard Buka, The Conversation & Samantha Montague, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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How a pharma giant prioritised billions in profit over developing a crucial TB vaccine
Tuberculosis remains a ‘poor’ disease that mostly afflicts those living in developing countries.
Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica
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Studying genes could hold some answers to Alzheimer’s disease
Some genetic mutations or variants interact with other genetic alterations that lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Steven DeKosky, The Conversation
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India might soon clear infection studies on healthy people. But why are experts worried?
Given its controversial history in the West, there is fear that such research can expose underprivileged and vulnerable groups to great harm.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May