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CTE is linked to repeated head trauma and can lead to depression, anxiety and memory loss. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover protein that could help diagnose chronic brain disease

Researchers discover elevated levels of CCL11 in brains of dead football players with CTE, but not in brains of healthy people.

27 Sep 2017 8:23 AM

Scientists believe targeting the gene could theoretically prevent the neurological destruction caused by Alzheimer's, for which there is currently no cure.

Scientists discover gene that ups risk of Alzheimer’s

ApoE4 is known to increase person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s and is directly linked to brain damage caused by knots of proteins.

21 Sep 2017 5:07 PM

The socialist government has also considered goat breeding as a way to replace beef, given the higher costs of production. (Photo: Pixabay)

Venezuela to promote eating rabbit meat amidst economic crisis

Head of government food program, Freddy Bernal says Venezuelans would have to get over their love of rabbits for the economic plan to work.

14 Sep 2017 11:35 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drastically reduce asthma symptoms with diet and exercise

The goal of a new study was to determine if non-obese asthma patients benefited from a healthier routine.

13 Sep 2017 1:52 PM

Why thick waist could lead to cancer

Stomach fat surrounds internal organs like the liver, pancreas, and intestines.

01 Sep 2017 12:48 PM

New potential breast cancer drug identified

The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen- sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said.

18 Aug 2017 2:51 PM

The good kind of heart growth is very different from the harmful enlargement of the heart that occurs during heart failure (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein that mimics exercise effects may treat heart failure, says study

Researchers discover protein cardiotrophin 1 (CT1) that can trick heart into pumping more blood, just as it does in response to exercise.

10 Aug 2017 9:06 AM

Life-long exposure to elevated levels of klotho boost mental functions (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone shows promise for treating brain disease, says study

According to study, treatment with klotho fragment enhances brain function and could boost brain resilience.

09 Aug 2017 9:03 AM

Eating proteins with every meal ups muscle strength in golden years

Consuming it daily can be very beneficial.

06 Aug 2017 11:12 AM

Global warming reduces protein in key crops: study

This is causing populations at risk of growth stunting and early death. Find out more.

02 Aug 2017 1:52 PM

The study conducted by research firm IMRB covered 1,800 respondents across East, West, North, and South regions, which has revealed significant gaps in both awareness of protein levels and its consumption. (Photo: Pixabay)

60 per cent of Delhiites’ diet is protein deficient, says study

The country’s vegetarian diet is the worst affected with 84 per cent being protein deficient, while 65 per cent of Indian non-vegetarian diet

28 Jul 2017 3:46 AM

According to experts increasing daily protein consumption beyond more than 1.6 grams for every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight does not have any added benefit (Photo: Pixabay)

More protein for better muscles is reality, but up to a point

According to researchers protein supplementation is necessary to increase muscle mass but is effective only till 1.6 grams of intake.

22 Jul 2017 10:46 AM

People with a hereditary form of schizophrenia, or a subset of the general schizophrenic population, are deficient in the brain protein DISC1, an important multi-function 'scaffolding' protein vital to key brain functions (Photo: Pixabay)

Now a way to fight schizophrenia discovered

Researchers find people with schizophrenia lack a protein vital to key brain functions.

19 Jul 2017 1:26 PM

Brussel restaurant introduces cricket to its menu (Photo: Pixabay)

Belgian start-up puts crickets on menu

Move is to introduce alternate sources of protein

24 Jun 2017 3:44 PM

Rescue treatments that prevent necroptosis in transplanted organs could reduce injury to the transplant caused by lack of oxygen. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers discover rescue protein that delays cell death

Blocking the rescue machinery might also prove useful in treating cancers

08 Apr 2017 3:00 PM

Humans achieve 90 percent of their peak bone mass by age 19 (Photo: AFP)

Less protein in pregnancy means stronger bones for child

There are chances that your kid may inherit the 'brittle bone disease' from you.

31 Jan 2017 9:16 AM

There is an intimate link between uncontrolled inflammation in the gut associated with inflammatory bowel disease (Photo: AFP)

Colon cancer prevented by changing shape of protein

The altered protein causes the immune system to become supercharged, clearing out the bacteria before they can do any damage.

29 Jan 2017 1:36 PM

Avocado is a superfood that can boost health

Best for salads and high-heat cooking, it has a subtle nutty taste and an avocado aroma.

13 Nov 2016 12:27 AM

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