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Premature menopause linked to higher risk of heart disease

Brussels [Belgium], August 4 (ANI): According to research, menopause before the age of 40 is linked to increased risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation (ESC). The study includes more than 1.4 million women, and the risk of atrial fibrillation and new-onset heart failure increases with younger menopausal ages.

2022-08-04T11:53:50.803048+00:00 IST

Older age and smoking most crucial risk factors for cancer

Georgia [US], August 4 (ANI): The two most significant risk factors linked to a relative and absolute five-year chance of acquiring any cancer are older age and smoking, according to a recent major study conducted by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS).

2022-08-04T09:00:02.904139+00:00 IST

Children, teens getting spinal surgery don't need many opioids

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): According to a study, children and teenagers with scoliosis who undergo spinal fusion can still be given an acceptable amount of pain medication while using fewer opioids.

2022-08-03T17:57:22.833901+00:00 IST

Vitamin K has a novel function in the prevention of cell death

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Researchers report on a novel function of vitamin K, which is generally known for its importance in blood clotting. The researchers discovered that the fully reduced form of vitamin K acts as an antioxidant efficiently inhibiting ferroptotic cell death.

2022-08-03T17:43:52.387127+00:00 IST

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for pregnant women

Columbia [US], August 3 (ANI): Compared to pregnant women without IBD, pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease and their unborn children suffer more risks and problems. These are the conclusions of a recent study which examined the outcomes of more than 8 million pregnancies.

2022-08-03T17:42:49.621273+00:00 IST

Study finds how highly resistant strains of fungi emerge

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Antibiotic resistance is a matter of common knowledge. And the same phenomenon also occurs with drugs against pathogenic fungi. What causes it is still not very well understood.

2022-08-03T17:08:57.231918+00:00 IST

Ditching toothbrush can help get whiter teeth and less cavities

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): People notice your smile when they first meet you. People desire healthy, bright white teeth to feel more secure when flashing wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles. However, whitening procedures can damage enamel, causing cavities and discolouration, and toothpaste only remove superficial stains. Researchers have discovered a new hydrogel therapy that whitens teeth without harming them and disintegrates cavity-forming biofilms.

2022-08-03T13:24:13.005873+00:00 IST

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Race discrimination linked to increased risk of premature babies

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence having an underweight and premature baby is associated with having experienced racial discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, skin colour, or nationality.

2022-08-03T09:09:43.995685+00:00 IST

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New framework for investigating stability during walking

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): By using mechanical energetics to measure stability, researchers gain deeper insights into how and why we fall.

2022-08-02T17:42:24.799054+00:00 IST

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Iron buildup in brain linked to higher risk for movement disorder

San Diego (California) [US] August 2 (ANI): The body absorbs too much iron due to a condition known as hereditary hemochromatosis, which is brought on by a gene mutation. This causes tissue damage and diseases like liver disease, heart disease, and diabetes. However, scant and conflicting research had shown that the blood-brain barrier, a system of blood arteries and tissue made up of tightly spaced cells that guards against invasive pathogens and toxins, was responsible for sparing the brain from iron accumulation.

2022-08-02T16:56:52.114147+00:00 IST

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Study: Ultrasound exposure improves depressive behaviour in rats

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): Whole-body exposure to high-frequency ultrasound increases brain activity in humans. However, little is known about its impact and associated mechanisms on emotional states like depression.

2022-08-02T13:58:02.040748+00:00 IST

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Study reveals fewer people tried to quit smoking during COVID-19

Georgia [US], August 2 (ANI): According to a recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS), fewer adults tried to quit smoking in the United States after the onset of COVID-19 and the trend continued for over a year.

2022-08-02T10:36:29.084598+00:00 IST

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Study finds if acupuncture can help ward off diabetes

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): A new study from Edith Cowan University has found acupuncture therapy may be a useful tool in avoiding type 2 diabetes.

2022-08-02T09:57:10.870509+00:00 IST

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Visual perception of people with autism can be improved

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): A new study proposes a new learning method for people with autism that may accelerate the learning process and even significantly improve capabilities in terms of visual perception.

2022-08-01T18:45:56.099948+00:00 IST

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'Diets high in calcium, potassium useful against kidney stones'

Rochester [Monroe], August 2 (ANI): Aside from being extremely painful, kidney stones are also linked to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and chronic kidney disease. The likelihood of developing another kidney stone within five years increases by 30 per cent if you've already had one.

2022-08-01T18:32:30.366531+00:00 IST

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Short-term high protein diets may hinder endurance athletes

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): New research has found that microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets are associated with this type of imbalance.

2022-08-01T17:31:10.865901+00:00 IST

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Stamp sized device to provide ultrasound imaging of organs

Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], August 1 (ANI): Using live images of a patient's internal organs, ultrasound imaging gives doctors a safe, non-invasive insight into how the body functions. Trained technicians use ultrasound probes and wands to guide sound waves into the body in order to take these pictures. The heart, lungs, and other deep organs of a patient can be seen in high-definition images created by these waves reflecting back out.

2022-08-01T16:39:52.554024+00:00 IST

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Stable gut helps elite athletes perform better

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): Microbial instability in the gut could hinder the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets are associated with this type of imbalance, suggests the findings of a recent study.

2022-08-01T10:09:08.694234+00:00 IST

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brain reactions to traumatic stress are associated with PTSD

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): According to the largest prospective study, people who were exposed to potentially dangerous scenarios and who had lower hippocampal activity had more severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the days and weeks that followed the event.

2022-07-31T18:27:32.042498+00:00 IST

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Green tea extract improves gut health, lowers blood sugar level

Columbus [Ohio], July 31 (ANI): Ingesting green tea extract for four weeks can lower blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and "leaky gut," according to a recent study on people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors.

2022-07-31T18:26:07.609995+00:00 IST

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Cocoa helps to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness

Guildford [England], July 31 (ANI): A study revealed that cocoa only helps to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness when these factors are elevated as per the findings of the University of Surrey.

2022-07-31T18:23:01.706005+00:00 IST