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International Dance Day 2022: Health benefits of Dancing

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): When you're not lifting heavy weights or doing painful stretches, dancing is one of the best and most enjoyable fitness exercises. Not only is dancing physically helpful, but it also has some benefits for mental health as it has been shown to be a great activity to instantly lift and relax.

2022-04-29T13:47:55.591753+00:00 IST

Spinal cord stimulation shows improved longer-lasting pain relief

San Diego (California) [US], April 29 (ANI): According to a new study, chronic pain spinal cord stimulation (SCS) uses an implanted device to supply a small amount of electricity directly to the spinal cord, altering or blocking nerve activity and minimizing the sensation of pain reaching the brain.

2022-04-29T12:06:00.686393+00:00 IST

Man suffered testicles shrunk, erectile dysfunction after COVID

Hong Kong, April 29 (ANI): Trevor Li Churk-fai, a Hong Kong-based urologist recently revealed that a man in his early 20s, after recovering from COVID, was shocked to find that his testicles had shrunk and he suffered erectile dysfunction. He took blood tests of the man in order to find out the reasons behind his condition.

2022-04-29T09:31:14.704556+00:00 IST

Follow these safe sex practices to avoid STDs like HIV

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Sex is a vital part of human existence as it's the process that leads to the birth of future offspring. That being said, it's not the only reason why people do it as pleasure is also involved, however, if not practiced safely engaging in sexual activities can also lead to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HIV Aids.

2022-04-29T07:22:03.443359+00:00 IST

Seven hours of sleep is optimal in middle, old age

Washington [US], April 28 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University have said that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much little sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health.

2022-04-28T17:44:49.563837+00:00 IST

Sleep deprivation affects stem cells in cornea

Washington [US], April 28 (ANI): Sleep deprivation is a serious health problem and it has negative impacts on mental and physical health. Eye problems such as dryness and itching are commonly experienced after episodes of sleep deprivation, while long-term sleep deprivation comes with an increased risk for eye disease.

2022-04-28T17:44:10.233794+00:00 IST

Gene mutations that contribute to head and neck cancer

Augusta (Georgia) [US], April 28 (ANI): According to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, about one-fifth of the often fatal head and neck cancers contain gene mutations in pathways important for normal cell proliferation, and scientists say these mutations that cause cancer cells to grow abnormally and can also make cancer vulnerable.

2022-04-28T10:47:52.130531+00:00 IST

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Early self-awareness of autism might lead to better life quality

Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Individuals who learn they are autistic at a younger age can have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood.

2022-04-27T18:09:38.876901+00:00 IST

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Parental type 1 diabetes affect children's cognitive development

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Children's cognitive development can be affected regardless of whether their biological parents have type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.

2022-04-27T08:21:04.676395+00:00 IST

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Combination of three simple treatments may reduce cancer risk

Zurich [Switzerland], April 25 (ANI): According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a cumulative reduction by 61 per cent in cancer risk for healthy adults age 70 and older.

2022-04-25T11:07:48.833911+00:00 IST

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Reaserch: Mediterranean-style diet can reduce preeclampsia risk

Dallas (Texas) [US], April 25 (ANI): Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy is linked to a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia, suggests the findings of recent research.

2022-04-24T19:02:08.338677+00:00 IST

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Cellular exosomes might improve delivery of anticancer drugs

Glasgow [UK], April 25 (ANI): Exosomes or small bubbles that transport molecules from one cell to another can be effective vehicles for delivering cancer treatments to tumours, according to a recent study.

2022-04-24T19:01:33.856079+00:00 IST

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Study finds immune cells' key characteristics in ovarian cancer

Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): Over the past few decades treatments for ovarian cancer have barely changed. Currently, surgery and chemotherapy are the most common therapeutic approaches for it.

2022-04-24T18:25:11.078800+00:00 IST

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Check out why pregnant women face problem of loss of appetite

Melbourne (Victoria) [Australia], April 24 (ANI): While pregnant women often crave different foods, some can feel a lack of desire to eat food. According to a new study by Monash University, researchers have revealed the hidden issues and developed recommendations and principles for multidisciplinary management of anorexia nervosa in pregnancy.

2022-04-24T16:08:14.535961+00:00 IST

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Excess weight almost doubles risk of womb cancer

London [UK], April 24 (ANI): Lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer, according to recent research.

2022-04-24T10:44:20.301629+00:00 IST

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Lesser chances of pregnancy, childbirth after IVF with one ovary

Solna [Sweden], April 24 (ANI): Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant than women who have both ovaries and have fewer children after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent study.

2022-04-24T10:38:44.907134+00:00 IST

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Women and low-income patients have higher mortality rates

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], April 24 (ANI): According to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, female patients and those living in low-income areas have higher mortality rates after cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.

2022-04-24T09:45:41.898488+00:00 IST

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Dementia risk linked to cardiovascular risk factors

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases which include high BP, diabetes, obesity and smoking are believed to play a major role in the likelihood of developing dementia, cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

2022-04-23T18:04:28.182921+00:00 IST

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Intense exercise during diet can reduce fatty food cravings

Pullman [Washington], April 23 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers found that rats on a 30-day diet who were made to exercise intensely resisted cues for favoured, high-fat food pellets.

2022-04-23T18:01:13.126020+00:00 IST

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Children's behaviour can predict midlife health behaviour

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyvaskyla and the Gerontology Research Center (Finland) investigated the paths from childhood socioemotional behaviour to midlife health behaviour decades later.

2022-04-23T10:52:15.806507+00:00 IST

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New factors that can predict recurrence of breast cancer

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): According to a new study, genetics and other factors that can determine whether a woman is at risk of breast cancer recurrence has been identified, paving the way for new research to prevent the development of new tumour.

2022-04-23T10:38:53.356845+00:00 IST