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'Mutant' proteins may open up blocked arteries

Researchers have identified new proteins that could help open up blocked arteries, one of the prime causes of disease and death today. A team in Florida is creating mutant forms of a human protein that can be injected to spur growth of new blood vessels and restore blood flow in damaged areas of the heart.

DETECTING ALZHEIMER’S:  Images showing PET scans of a normal brain (L) and a brain with Alzheimer

Possible fingerprint of Alzheimer's found

Proteins floating in patients’ spinal fluid can help identify Alzheimer's in preliminary testing, say researchers.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/possible-fingerprint-of-alzheimers-found/28317-17.html

HEALTHY FOOD: Fat may help fight certain diseases and is a healthy food, say researchers.

A bit of fat can work wonders for you

Fat plays an intriguing role when it comes to regulating excess proteins in the body, say researchers.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/a-bit-of-fat-can-work-wonders-for-you/22039-17.html

WEIGHT CHECK: Meat that is high in protein may be a good way to lose weight, say researchers.

High protein diet helps reduce weight

Eating a high-protein diet could boost the release of a hunger-suppressing hormone, say researchers.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/high-protein-diet-helps-reduce-weight/20774-17.html

WATCH THAT KNEE: Osteoporosis patients are susceptible to fractures so they should be on guard.

Keeping bone disease at bay

Osteoporosis afflicts one out of three women and one out of eight men In India, making itself one of the worst affected country in the world.

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/8154/keeping-bone-disease-at-bay.html

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