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Research reveals second primary lung cancer affects 4pc

Vienna [Austria], August 8 (ANI): Researchers discovered that the incidence of second primary lung cancer ranged from 4 per cent for the overall cohort of lung cancer patients to 8 per cent for those undergoing surgery for stage IA illness, according to data from the National Lung Screening Trial.

2022-08-08T06:54:59.999890+00:00 IST

Vitamin D deficiency associated with chronic inflammation: Study

Adelaide [Australia], August 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, providing an important biomarker to identify people at higher risk of or severity of chronic illnesses with an inflammatory component.

2022-08-08T06:18:44.197488+00:00 IST

Fatigue, Headache most common lasting symptoms months after COVID

Augusta (Georgia0 [US], August 8 (ANI): An average of more than four months after having COVID-19, participants most frequently reported experiencing fatigue and headaches, according to researchers.

2022-08-08T06:06:51.607647+00:00 IST

Different adolescent groups have different social media effects

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists.

2022-08-07T18:09:51.427581+00:00 IST

Study: Low-calorie sweeteners can also enhance gut health

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): A low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds "good" gut microbes has been discovered, according to a recent study.

2022-08-07T11:06:27.833258+00:00 IST

Sometimes stress could be good for brain functioning

Georgia [US], August 7 (ANI): The upcoming deadline that is stressing you out at work may really be beneficial to your brain, even if it feels like an anvil is hovering over your head, revealed recent research from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia.

2022-08-07T10:19:49.818229+00:00 IST

Premature menopause linked to higher risk of heart disease

Brussels [Belgium], August 7 (ANI): Menopause before the age of 40 is associated with an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a study (ESC). The study included almost 1.4 million women, and the risk of atrial fibrillation and new-onset heart failure increases with younger menopausal ages.

2022-08-07T10:05:46.551401+00:00 IST

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Drug for Alzheimer's disease without inflammatory side effects

Daejeon [South Korea], August 4 (ANI): The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta (A), as the first Alzheimer's disease treatment (AD). Its impact on cognitive improvement, however, is controversial.

2022-08-07T09:28:11.150328+00:00 IST

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Smoking and older age are two major risk factors

Georgia [US], August 7 (ANI): According to a new big study undertaken by researchers at the American Cancer Society, smoking and older age are the two most important risk factors associated with a relative and absolute five-year likelihood of developing any cancer (ACS).

2022-08-07T08:51:17.077635+00:00 IST

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and use of B vitamins

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Scientists have found that elevated blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine correlate strongly with the severity of an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. They also found vitamin B12 and folic acid could be used to prevent and/or delay disease progression.

2022-08-06T19:25:20.123785+00:00 IST

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Facial emotion expression research may alter how we view autism

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Adults with autism are only slightly less accurate at reading people's facial emotions compared to their non-autistic peers, according to new research.

2022-08-06T19:20:09.148119+00:00 IST

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Design averts increase of scar tissue around medical implants

Cambridge [UK], August 6 (ANI): Implantable insulin-releasing devices show potential as an alternate method of treating diabetes without insulin injections or cannula insertions. However, one barrier that has precluded their usage so far is that the immune system attacks them after implantation, generating a thick layer of scar tissue that limits insulin release.

2022-08-06T18:00:35.706997+00:00 IST

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How mutation functions in the brain, affects anxiety

Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): New research using genome editing technology has allowed scientists to create a model and assess a gene mutation associated with neuropsychiatric disorders in humans. The study has revealed how the mutation functions in the brain and affects anxiety and sociality.

2022-08-06T17:56:59.403715+00:00 IST

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Calcium and potassium-rich diets may help prevent kidney stones

Rochester [Monroe], August 6 (ANI): Kidney stones are associated with cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and chronic kidney disease in addition to being excruciatingly painful. If you've already had a kidney stone, your chance of getting another one within five years rises by 30 per cent, according to recent research.

2022-08-06T07:22:14.902018+00:00 IST

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Study reveals relationship among diabetes, fat

Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): A team of scientists describe a series of studies designed to determine the relationship among insulin, fats and the vascular system and identified a new pathway in which the cells lining the blood vessels - called endothelial cells - drive the body's metabolism.

2022-08-05T18:02:29.639386+00:00 IST

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Genetic variation within and between species to affect animal men

Tokyo [Japan], August 5 (ANI): Our cognitive and emotional processes depend heavily on monoamine neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Their evolutionary ancestors were metazoans, and while related genes' functions have remained mostly unchanged over time, genetic variation within and between species has been found to significantly affect animal mental traits like sociality, aggression, anxiety, and depression.

2022-08-05T17:54:27.844755+00:00 IST

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Cell receptor crucial for cardiovascular health

Arizona [US], August 5 (ANI): Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases continue to be one of the leading causes of death. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major factor in these conditions.

2022-08-05T17:52:58.544959+00:00 IST

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Pandemic had negative impact on children's mental health: study

Washington [US], 5 August (ANI): According to a recent study, the Covid-19 pandemic had a negative impact on children's mental health, as many pediatric patients who suffered from headaches during the pandemic have experienced more frequent pain and worsening anxiety issues.

2022-08-05T15:16:26.831877+00:00 IST

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Study probes how intestine repairs damaged tissue

San Diego (California) [US] August 5 (ANI): Researchers in a new study discovered a component in the intestine that plays a crucial role in repairing damaged tissue.

2022-08-04T18:57:37.631692+00:00 IST

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Therapeutic target for patients with type 2 diabetes

Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a therapeutic target for the preservation and regeneration of beta cells ( cells), the cells in the pancreas that produce and distribute insulin. This finding could be a game-changer for patients with type 2 diabetes. The discovery may help millions of individuals around the world by preventing insulin resistance.

2022-08-04T17:44:17.460692+00:00 IST

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Drug for Alzheimer's disease without inflammatory side effects

Daejeon [South Korea], August 4 (ANI): Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta (A), was recently found by the US Food and Drug Administration as the first treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its impact on cognitive improvement is still debatable.

2022-08-04T16:26:36.243866+00:00 IST