Boston
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20 days ago
Scientists develop nanoparticles for diabetics
Boston, May 4 - US researchers have engineered nanoparticles for diabetics capable of releasing insulin in the blood thereby to help maintain normal blood sugar levels, says a study.In a promising development for diabetes treatment, researchers have developed a network of nanoscale particles that can be injected into the body and release insulin when blood-sugar levels rise, maintaining normal blo ...
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Washington
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4 months ago
Obese moms use TV to quieten fussy infants
Washington, Jan 9 - Researchers say obese mothers are more likely to use TV to quieten fussy and active infants, thus also causing greater likelihood of obesity in children, find nutritionists in the US.Principal study investigator Margaret E. Bentley, professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is the first to examine the interplay of maternal and infant risk factors t ...
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Washington
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4 months ago
Obese moms use TV to quieten fussy infants
Washington, Jan 9 - Researchers say obese mothers are more likely to use TV to quieten fussy and active infants, thus also causing greater likelihood of obesity in children, find nutritionists in the US.Principal study investigator Margaret E. Bentley, professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is the first to examine the interplay of maternal and infant risk factors t ...
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Washington
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5 months ago
Greed exerts more power than generosity: Study
Washington, Dec 17 - Focusing on the negative makes evolutionary sense, says Kurt Grey, assistant professor of social psychology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, whose latest study shows greed may exert greater power than generosity.If there is a tiger nearby, you really have to take notice or you'll get eaten, he said, explaining the thesis for lay people. If there is a beautiful ...
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Washington
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9 months ago
Human lungs can sweep out intruders
Washington, Aug 26 - Human lungs rely on sticky mucus to expel foreign matter, including toxic and infectious agents during a cold or an allergy that causes a running nose and a wet cough, says a study.The study by Brian Button and colleagues from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, helps to explain how human airways clear such mucus out of the lungs.The findings may give researchers a ...
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Washington
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1 year ago
Musical device to help premature babies feed better
Washington, May 22 - Many premature babies face typically unpleasant medical procedures, long hospital stays and increased chances of chronic health issues throughout their lives.To help address one of their biggest problems, learning how to suckle and feed, the Florida State University has announced the availability of a Pacifier Activated lullaby - device to hospitals around the world.The innova ...
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Washington
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1 year ago
Sudden BP drop tied to greater chances of heart failure
Washington, March 20 - People who suffer from a sudden drop in blood pressure - when they stand up from a lying position, may face greater chances of heart failure.The link between this condition, known as orthostatic hypotension, and heart failure was stronger in people aged 45-55 years compared to those between 56-64 years, researchers said. High BP, which was present in over half of people who ...
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Washington
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1 year ago
Suppressing compassion might make you act immorally
Washington, March 16 - You might feel like giving a beggar a coin when you are passing by him but then quickly suppress the feeling. This could put you at the risk of acting immorally.For instance, as an experiment shows, such lose a bit of their commitment to morality. Compassion is such a powerful emotion. It's been called a moral barometer, said Daryl Cameron, the journal Psychological Science ...
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Washington
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1 year ago
Cancer drug successfully purges hidden HIV virus
Washington, March 9 - Researchers have flushed HIV infection from hiding, with a drug used to target lymphoma, a cancer affecting immune cells, potentially opening the way to an AIDS cure.In a clinical trial, HIV-infected men on anti-AIDS drugs, administered cancer drug vorinostat had, within hours, a significant increase in HIV RNA in these cells, showing that the virus was being forced out of it ...
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Washington
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1 year ago
Eating location, food source determine childhood obesity
Washington, July 25 - Food eaten outside the home, as well as fast food eaten at home, are fuelling an increase in calorie intake and obesity among children, a study says.Eating location and food source significantly affect daily energy intake for children, according to the study conducted by the University of North Carolina -, Chapel Hill. These categories showed the greatest increase in percenta ...
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