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Genetic algorithm could predict risk of kidney disease

Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): A new study by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center suggests that by analyzing thousands of genetic risk variants, a new algorithm may be able to predict your risk of developing chronic kidney disease decades before the onset.

2022-06-17T18:26:37.713913+00:00 IST

Study: Repeated exposure linked to adverse psychological symptoms

Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems.

2022-06-17T18:14:38.444155+00:00 IST

Do you know hunger exercise play key role in weight loss?

Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a molecule in the blood that has been shown to reduce food intake after exercise in mice, racehorses and humans, and to trigger weight loss in obese mice.

2022-06-17T14:37:14.196541+00:00 IST

Research reveals new pediatric obesity program makes treatment more accessible

San Diego [US], June 17 (ANI): According to new research, scientists discovered that the Guided Self-Help programme is effective in treating paediatric obesity and improving attendance rates.

2022-06-17T10:11:06.288413+00:00 IST

Glucose meter to soon test for SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels: Study

Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): A commercial COVID test can quickly determine if you are infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, if a positive result is obtained, there is no equivalent home test to assess how long you have been protected from reinfection.

2022-06-17T01:05:58.498712+00:00 IST

Dementia risk increases due to diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): Individuals with at least two of the diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke, have double the risk of developing dementia.

2022-06-16T17:54:38.297465+00:00 IST

Scientists create nanoparticles to help fight solid tumours

Winston (North Carolina) [US], June 16 (ANI): Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in the US North Carolina have discovered a possible new approach to treating solid tumours through the creation of a novel nanoparticle. Solid tumours are found in cancers such as breast, head and neck, and colon cancer.

2022-06-16T09:48:11.594163+00:00 IST

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Research: Prolonged sitting may be hazardous to human health

Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A new research by Simon Fraser University is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health.

2022-06-16T09:43:32.370679+00:00 IST

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Air pollution associated with brain connectivity

Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): The findings of a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) suggest that higher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in preadolescents, while exposure to traffic noise was not.

2022-06-16T09:35:13.829351+00:00 IST

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Study: Diabetes wellness visits reduce risk of amputation

Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): A new study by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators found that patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are 36 per cent less likely to need an amputation.

2022-06-15T18:02:12.219212+00:00 IST

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Nordic walking improves functional capacity in heart patients

Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 15 (ANI): According to a new study, Nordic walking was found to boost functional capacity, or the ability to do everyday tasks, in individuals with coronary heart disease more than normal high-intensity interval training and moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training.

2022-06-15T05:19:01.926971+00:00 IST

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Human brain temperature varies more than previously thought

Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A new study links a daily cycle in brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury.

2022-06-14T17:27:35.074007+00:00 IST

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Mechanism linking mutations in the matter of the genome to cancer

Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.

2022-06-14T17:24:32.712691+00:00 IST

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Possibility of changing the identity of synapses between neurons

New York [US], June 14 (ANI): A new study by the Colorado State University suggests that the cells in your brain, called neurons, are sending rapid-fire electrical signals between each other, transmitting information. They're doing so via tiny, specialized junctions between them called synapses.

2022-06-14T17:20:05.940645+00:00 IST

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Diet plan everyone should follow before and after donation

New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, every year to create the awareness about the importance of blood transfusion and blood donation among everyone, what more important is the diet plan everyone should follow before and after donating the blood for their recovery.

2022-06-14T13:13:02.976249+00:00 IST

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Playing with preschool friends reduces mental health

Cambridge [England], June 14 (ANI): According to new research, children who learn to play well with others at a young age have better mental health as they grow older.

2022-06-14T09:56:09.227874+00:00 IST

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Brain area communication changes faster than previously thought

Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): A new study at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre suggests how brain areas communicate is one of the oldest questions in neuroscience.

2022-06-13T18:28:41.134424+00:00 IST

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Older adults have greater number of chronic health conditions

Texas [US], June 13 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than the generations that preceded them.

2022-06-13T18:28:03.089297+00:00 IST

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Study: Pediatric liver disease increases type 2 diabetes risk

Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver.

2022-06-13T18:06:22.709857+00:00 IST

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How the brain controls symptoms of sickness: Study

Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): According to a new study by Harvard University, a small population of neurons near the base of the brain can induce symptoms of sickness, including fever, appetite loss, and warm-seeking behaviour.

2022-06-13T17:33:04.298353+00:00 IST

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Higher fish consumption associated with increased melanoma risk

Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): A large study of US students suggests that eating higher levels of fish, including tuna and non-fried fish, appears to be associated with a greater risk of malignant melanoma.

2022-06-13T16:44:04.747426+00:00 IST