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  • A new protein is being identified by researchers which regulates the severity of tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain, stiffness and damage to the joints of the feet, hips, knees, and hands. The findings were detailed in the scientific journal PNAS.

  • Young adults who spend more time watching television each day are more likely to obese, says a new research. The research is published online in the journal SAGE Open. The study is a 15-year analysis by the University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health.

  • 11 PC Delhihites suffering from Asthma: Govt

    A survey has found that over 11 per cent people in Delhi are suffering from Asthma and Rhinits, the government today said while acknowledging that air pollution is an "aggravating" factor for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. "As per a survey conducted by Vallabbhai Patel Chest Institute Delhi in 2006, which covered 5,900 adults belonging to urban, rural and slum population in Delhi, 11.69 per cent were found to be suffering from Rhinits and 11.03 per cent from Asthma," Health Minister J P Nadda informed the Lok °Sabha.

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  • One-year-old infant's ability to group objects according to the names associated with them - as opposed to their appearance alone - offers a glimpse into how their vocabulary will develop by the time they are 18 months, shows a new study. The findings will appear in an upcoming issue of the open access journal Frontiers in Psychology.

  • Ezetimibe can reduce the cardiovascular problems in diabetes patients, says a new study. The drug achieved greater reductions in LDL cholesterol than statins alone, resulting in lower risks of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes and the benefits observed in diabetics were greater than in those without diabetes.

  • A large clinical trial in the US has found that omega-3 supplements will not slow cognitive decline in older people, debunking earlier research that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health. The paper was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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