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Sight problems can increase dementia risk in older adults: Study

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants, older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia.

2022-06-24T18:18:45.446209+00:00 IST

Why women experience different heart disease symptoms than men do

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a study by the University of Florida, newly identified genes may help explain why women experience different heart disease symptoms than men do, which often leads to misdiagnosing serious problems.

2022-06-24T16:41:21.188325+00:00 IST

Study: Vaccination against COVID19 during pregnancy helps protect

Chicago [US], June 24 (ANI): Researchers have provided additional evidence that vaccination against COVID-19 during pregnancy helps protect young infants.

2022-06-24T15:35:38.538093+00:00 IST

Self-powered smart implants to monitor spinal fusion healing

Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): A self-powered smart implant to monitor spinal fusion healing is introduced by the researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.

2022-06-24T13:32:22.104054+00:00 IST

Researchers find molecular factors to treat melanoma skin cancer

Columbus (Ohio) [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, a group of researchers found important molecular information that could support scientists to develop more effective treatment and strategies to prevent difficult to treat form of melanoma skin cancer.

2022-06-24T06:56:29.761635+00:00 IST

Infertility or pregnancy loss can increase women's risk of stroke

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Infertility and pregnancy loss are associated with an increased risk of non-fatal and fatal stroke in later life, found an analysis of observational studies.

2022-06-23T17:47:26.913548+00:00 IST

Research :skin disorders can affect children and young people

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Skin disorders can have a devastating impact on the physical and mental health of children and young people and although effective treatments are available, they are scarce, researchers have said.

2022-06-23T16:01:54.886325+00:00 IST

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Scientists reveals leptin levels rising in preeclampsia

Augusta [Georgia], June 23 (ANI): In preeclampsia, which puts both mother and baby at risk, researchers have discovered that a midgestational rise in the hormone leptin, which most of us associate with appetite suppression, causes problematic blood vessel dysfunction and limits the baby's growth.

2022-06-23T12:10:07.735454+00:00 IST

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Study finds light exposure during sleep linked to blood pressure

Evanston [US], June 23 (ANI): According to a study, even low light can disturb sleep, increasing the risk of serious health problems such as blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity in older adults.

2022-06-23T07:22:58.283538+00:00 IST

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Study: Mushroom extract supports clearing HPV infections

Houston [US], June 22 (ANI): A recent study by researchers of UTHealth Houston discovered that using mushroom extract daily helps the immune system in clearing human papillomavirus (HPV) infections.

2022-06-22T09:16:02.408694+00:00 IST

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Feeling of detachment has worse impact on mental health

Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings may indicate a high risk of developing severe post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, physical pain, depression, and social impairment for people who have experienced trauma, according to findings from the largest prospective study of its kind.

2022-06-22T08:32:17.074537+00:00 IST

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Study: reducing air pollution helps in strong brain development

Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study.

2022-06-22T06:33:48.356655+00:00 IST

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Children with bronchitis can develop lung problems in adulthood

Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): According to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne, bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age.

2022-06-21T17:51:36.224243+00:00 IST

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Why vaccination against malaria loses its effect in short time

Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have studied the human immune response after immunization with the malaria pathogen Plasmodium falciparum. Their findings could explain why natural infections, to which people in endemic areas are constantly exposed, offer little protection against new diseases with other strains, and why the effect of the vaccination available to date lasts only a short time.

2022-06-21T17:21:35.836975+00:00 IST

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Scientists find new insights into the human centrosome

Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): A team of scientists has gained new insights into the human centrosome, whose malfunction is linked to many neurodevelopmental disorders.

2022-06-21T15:21:53.233048+00:00 IST

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Anti-obesity medicines & lifestyle changes aid weight loss: Study

Atlanta [US], June 21 (ANI): A new study conducted by the Endocrine Society has found that overweight and obese individuals reported an average weight reduction of 10.6% more than 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle change in combination with anti-obesity medicines.

2022-06-21T08:22:19.932909+00:00 IST

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Study reveals breathing in polluted air contributes to neurological damage

Birmingham [UK], June 21 (ANI): A new study has revealed that breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain. The research has been done by a team of experts from the University of Birmingham and research institutions in China and the findings were published in a journal by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

2022-06-21T04:11:17.739489+00:00 IST

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5 Yoga poses to relieve stress and rejuvenate mind

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Annually International Yoga Day 2022 is celebrated on June 21 to educate people about Yoga's importance and the pivotal role it plays in leading towards a healthier lifestyle by rejuvenating our mind and body.

2022-06-21T03:49:43.236400+00:00 IST

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5 easy Yoga asanas for children

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Every year, International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 for its umpteen wellness factors.

2022-06-21T00:18:25.123785+00:00 IST

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New effective combination therapy for pediatric T-acute leukemia

Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): According to the findings of a study at the Tampere University, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common cancer affecting children. The T-ALL form of leukaemia that emerges from early T lineage cells has a poorer prognosis than B-lineage ALL. The prognosis for relapsed T-ALL is very poor and new therapies are sorely needed. Medical researchers have discovered a new combination of drugs that is effective against T-ALL.

2022-06-20T18:20:59.736238+00:00 IST

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Study finds VR useful in addressing social determinants of health

Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): In medicine, Virtual Reality technology allows educators a way to ease barriers that may exist in terms of physical locations, scheduling and creating realistic scenarios for students to practice their clinical skills.

2022-06-20T17:38:17.965559+00:00 IST