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High-fat diet may up heart failure, diabetes risk in elderly: Study
Consuming a high-fat diet enriched with omega 6 fatty acids may increase the risk of developing diabetes to heart failure in older adults, according to scientists including one of Indian origin. Scientists at University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US investigated how ageing and an obesity-generating omega 6-enriched diet impact microflora in the gut, the structure and function of the spleen, and a subsequent immune response to heart attack, using a mouse model. "The data strongly indicate that the obesity-generating diet develops an inflammatory microenvironment, even in young mice, that amplifies with aging," said Ganesh Halade, an associate professor at University of Alabama at Birmingham. "This study highlights that diet and age are critical factors that have differential impact with age, and it highlights the spleen and heart as an inter-organ communication system with the immune defense system," Halade said. The study, published in the FASEB Journal, shows that a ...
Ailing Parrikar discharged after check-up
Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was discharged from a hospital on Sunday, an hour after he was admitted for "tests and examinations", an official said here.
Mobile bedside bioprinter can heal wounds
Scientists have created a first-of-its-kind mobile system that can printed a layer of skin directly on a person's wound. Chronic, large or non-healing wounds such as diabetic pressure ulcers are especially costly because they often require multiple treatments. It is also estimated that burn injuries account for 10-30 per cent of combat casualties in conventional warfare for military personnel. "The unique aspect of this technology is the mobility of the system and the ability to provide on-site management of extensive wounds by scanning and measuring them in order to deposit the cells directly where they are needed to create skin," said Sean Murphy, an assistant professor at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) in the US. The major skin cells -- dermal fibroblasts and epidermal keratinocytes -- are easily isolated from a small biopsy of uninjured tissue and expanded. Fibroblasts are cells that synthesise the extracellular matrix and collagen that play a critical ...
High-fat diet in elderly linked to heart disease, diabetes
Elderly people, who consume a high-fat diet rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, could be at risk of developing health issues ranging from diabetes to heart failure, researchers, including one Indian-origin, said in a study.
Ailing Parrikar hospitalised
Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was again hospitalised for "tests and examinations" on Sunday, a hospital official said here.
Weekend sleep-in may ruin your waistline, says study
A new study now finds that sleeping in on weekends may not be such a good idea for a person's waistline or health.According to experts, even if one sleeps longer on weekends, if they continue to sleep poorly, they will still eat too much, and they will still gain weight, reported CNN.Speaking about it, study author Kenneth Wright Jr, said that the common behaviour of "sleeping in on the weekends doesn't correct the body's inability to regulate blood sugar if that weekend is followed by a workweek or school week full of insufficient sleep," adding, "And when we go back to getting too little sleep again.""We're doing things that could be negative for our health long-term," Wright added.The study, published Thursday in the journal Current Biology, assigned volunteers to three groups that had different sleep requirements over a total of 10 days. None of the participants had newborns in the home or any health impairments that would affect the quality of their sleep.The first group had the .
Night shifts can raise risk of early menopause: Study
Women who work in night shifts, even occasionally, are at an increased risk of early menopause, which can heighten the possibility of developing cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and memory problems, finds a new study.
Bacteria found in frog skin may help fight fungal infections in humans
The past few decades has seen a lethal disease wipe off populations of frogs and other amphibians worldwide, even driving some species to extinction. Yet other amphibians resisted the epidemic.Scientists at the INDICASAT AIP, Smithsonian and collaborating institutions knew that skin bacteria could be protecting the animals by producing fungi-fighting compounds. However, this time they decided to explore these as potential novel antifungal sources for the benefit of humans and amphibians.Speaking about it, Study author Roberto Ibáñez said, "Amphibians inhabit humid places favoring the growth of fungi, coexisting with these and other microorganisms in their environment, some of which can be pathogenic", adding, "As a result of evolution, amphibians are expected to possess chemical compounds that can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi."The team first travelled to the Chiriquí highlands in Panama, where the chytrid fungus, responsible for the disease chytridiomycosis, has
Here's how sensitivity to emotions changes across lifespan
A new paper published in the Journal of Experimental PsychologyThese are a few of the questions addressed in 'Emotion Sensitivity Across the Lifespan: Mapping Clinical Risk Periods to Sensitivity to Facial Emotion Intensity.'The paper presents findings from a groundbreaking study examining how people of all ages detect subtle changes in social cues. Lauren A. Rutter, Laura Germine, Ipsit Vahia, Brent P. Forester and Kerry J. Ressler are among the papers authors.For the study, researchers created a digital test of emotion sensitivity that was completed by nearly 10,000 men and women, ranging in age from 10 to 85. The test allowed researchers to measure how much each person was able to detect subtle differences in facial cues of fear, anger, and happiness. The test also identified how people in different age groups displayed changes in their sensitivity to those facial emotions platform TestMyBrain.org.They were shown images of faces, presented in pairs, and were asked "Which face is ...
Don't ignore heart attack symptoms, especially while travelling
A study presented at Acute Cardiovascular Care 20191 a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress reiterated the importance of not ignoring heart attack symptoms while travelling and keeping emergency numbers at hand.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of natural death among people who are travelling, yet, so far, the long-term outlook for those who have a heart attack while on a trip is unknown.Speaking about it, study author Dr Ryota Nishio said, "If you are travelling and experience heart attack symptoms such as pain in the chest, throat, neck, back, stomach or shoulders that lasts for more than 15 minutes, call an ambulance without delay."This observational study included 2,564 patients who had a heart attack and rapid treatment with a stent (percutaneous coronary intervention; PCI) between 1999 and 2015 at Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital. The hospital is on the Izu peninsula, a popular tourist destination near Mount Fuji, and is the regional centre for PCI.The ...
Bezbaruah reappointed Tea Board chairman
The Commerce Ministry has reappointed P K Bezbaruah as the chairman of Tea Board for a period of three years, a notification has said. Bezbaruah, the owner of Bokahola Tea Company in Assam, was earlier appointed as chairman of Tea Board as its first non-IAS officer. His mew term began from February 19, 2019, the mortification said. Before the end of his first term as chairman, Bezbaruah had urged the Indian tea industry to explore export opportunities in the vast Chinese market. Bezbaruah was also instrumental in initiating a revamp of the old electronic auctioning system. The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore has been assigned to do the task.
Tracking heart rate can help detect hearing loss early
Assessing human hearing ability by tracking the heart rate can lead to early detection of hearing loss that can help in the development of communication and language skills, say researchers.
What causes behavioural differences in males, females
US researchers have discovered a mechanism for how androgens -- male sex steroids -- sculpt brain development, which could ultimately help understand development of social behavioural differences between males and females.
Eat tomatoes to fight liver cancer, inflammation
Higher consumption of tomatoes could be associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer caused by high-fat diets, a study has found.
Anti-vaccine movies removed from Amazon after CNN report
Amazon has apparently started removing anti-vaccine documentaries from its Prime Video streaming service after a CNN Business report highlighted the anti-vaccine comment available on the site.
US freestyle skier Logan suspended over drug test
Olympic slopestyle skiing silver medallist Devin Logan has been given a drug suspension after testing positive for the banned cannabis derivative tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the United States Anti-Doping Agency said. Logan, who won silver at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, blamed the positive test on inaccurate labelling of a product she had used before competing at the Copper Grand Prix in December, where the test was taken. The 26-year-old's six-month suspension was backdated to the date of her drug test on December 7, and reduced to three months after she completed a USADA anti-doping educational tutorial, the agency said on Friday. "I made a serious mistake and I accept that completely," Logan wrote on Facebook. "I was using a CBD (cannabidiol) product that I felt was helping me, but I trusted that the product did not contain any more than the tiny trace elements of THC that it said on the packaging." After the positive test, however, Logan's team analysed the substance she had taken and
Gujarat CM hospitalised with fever, vomiting; discharged later
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was hospitalised here on Friday after he complained of fever and vomiting in the morning. He was discharged after medical examination and treatment, official sources said.
No shortage of sterilised surgical devices at JNIMS: Biren
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday denied reports about the lack of sterilised surgical instruments at the state-run Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) here. Biren came out with the clarification on Thursday's reports, carried by a section of the local media, during the Zero Hour at the ongoing Assembly session. According to the reports, a patient who was to undergo an appendix operation at JNIMS had to be transferred to another hospital, after sterilised surgical instruments were found to be unavailable at the state-owned medical facility. Biren said the person was "discharged and went to another hospital, due to a long queue of patients waiting for operations," an official release said. The Manipur government also said an official inquiry has found no shortage of such instruments at the JNIMS.
Pregnancy soon after stillbirth safe: Lancet
Conceiving within a year of stillbirth is not associated with increased risk of pregnancy loss, preterm birth, or any other health risk to the baby, finds a new study, challenging previous recommendations.
Prenatal vitamin intake may reduce autism recurrence: Study
Maternal intake of prenatal vitamins, including folic acid, during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of autism spectrum disorder, and lead to higher cognitive skills in younger siblings of children with the neurobehavioural condition, say researchers.