Scientists studied 74 inflammation-related proteins in these samples to understand how inflammation may be connected to physical weakness, area-level social deprivation, and heart disease.
Category: Health & Fitness
Average dementia diagnosis takes 3.5 years after first symptoms
The study highlights that early signs such as memory loss, confusion, difficulty finding words, and changes in mood or behaviour are often missed or mistaken for normal ageing.
Aiming for 7,000 daily steps can reduce risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death: Study
Study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes.
Exposure to PM2.5 and soot may raise dementia risk by up to 17 percent
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, including soot, which is often released from car exhaust and the burning of wood. The analysis also revealed that for every 1 microgram per cubic metre of soot, the risk of dementia increased by 13 percent.
Scientists develop new mRNA vaccine to combat cancer
Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the University of Florida study showed that like a one-two punch, pairing the test vaccine with common anticancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors triggered a strong antitumour response, read a news release.
Breakthrough in vitamin D research could open doors to cancer and autoimmune therapies
Scientists involved in the research said more studies are needed to fully understand how SDR42E1 affects vitamin D levels in the long run. They stressed that while the results are promising, further investigation is required before this gene can be used in clinical treatment.
Global HIV fight gets a boost as WHO endorses Lenacapavir
Lenacapavir is the first injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis product that only needs to be taken twice a year. It offers a long-acting alternative to daily oral pills and other shorter-term methods.
India’s Ayush innovations featured in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine
WHO has released a technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine”
New study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 percent
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 percent since 2000
Diabetes may worsen outcomes after knee arthroplasty: Study
The study noted that more than half of diabetic patients suffer from joint-related conditions and may eventually require hip or knee replacement surgery. However, diabetes was shown to be a major risk factor for periprosthetic joint infection, one of the most concerning complications after knee replacement.
