Duke University
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Could your body replace Ozempic? Scientists reveal a hidden hormone source
Health | Sep 24, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTScientists at Duke University have discovered that pancreatic alpha cells can produce GLP-1, the hormone mimicked by drugs like Ozempic. This surprising finding could one day lead to new diabetes and weight loss treatments, though much research is still needed.
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Light smokers may not escape nicotine addiction, study reveals
News | Dec 25, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTEven people who consider themselves to be casual cigarette smokers may be addicted, according to current diagnostic criteria.
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Remind your kid life has more to it than just being a son
People | Jul 04, 2019, 06:59 PM ISTDevelopment Science researches have proven that reminding your kid about their multiple roles other than just son or daughter has resulted in more flexible thinking.
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Anti reservation protests a result of less jobs: Expert
India | Sep 01, 2015, 08:11 AM ISTWashington: India's reservation system is under attack because its rapid economic growth has not resulted an increase in private-sector jobs, a noted expert has said."One reason why caste-based quotas have become a flashpoint is because
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World on the verge of mass extinction
World | Jun 03, 2014, 08:02 AM ISTNew Delhi: Humanity is responsible for speeding up the natural rate of extinction for animal and plant species by up to 10,000 times, as the planet is on the brink of a dinosaur-scale sixth mass