Cholesterol control drugs are useful in gum disease

Cholesterol control drugs are useful in gum disease

South Carolina: Cholesterol-controlling drugs (statins) may help fight gum disease (periodontal disease), a new study suggests. According to research conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina in the US, statins can help reduce the inflammation caused by gum infection by changing the behavior of immune cells called macrophages. According to the results of the…

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Drug control on the internet: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge

Drug control on the internet: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) study recommends responding with the same methods, running counter-narcotics campaigns offering advice that can be trusted on popular online platforms.  “We can see that drug trafficking is not just carried out on the dark web. Legitimate e-commerce platforms are being exploited by criminals too,” said Jallal Toufiq, INCB President. …

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Weight control and fitness, ensuring healthy kidneys

Weight control and fitness, ensuring healthy kidneys

Philadelphia: Physical fitness and avoiding weight gain may help prevent kidney disease in obese adults. According to media reports, researchers from Drexel University’s College of Medicine and Dornsife School of Public Health in Philadelphia published their findings in the journal ‘Obesity’. Previous studies have found a link between weight gain and risk of chronic kidney…

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