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Child masking in early pandemic associated with reduced COVID-19 issues, finds study

New Haven (Connecticut) [US], February 6 (ANI): A new study revealed that child care programs in the United States that practiced child masking early in the COVID-19 pandemic (May-June 2020) experienced a 13 per cent reduction in program closure within the following year, and continued child masking throughout the one-year study period was associated with a 14 per cent reduction in program closure.

2022-02-06T13:10:05.196306+00:00 IST

Daily exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes, suggests research

Waterloo (Ontario) [Canada], February 6 (ANI): A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about how doing exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping diabetes at bay and protecting from obesity

2022-02-06T12:12:41.492783+00:00 IST

Residing in walkable neighbourhood decreases excessive weight gain risk during pregnancy: Study

New York [US], February 6 (ANI): Pregnant people who live in walkable neighbourhoods have lower odds of excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) than those who live elsewhere in the city, a team of researchers have found.

2022-02-06T12:08:38.670650+00:00 IST

Highest risk patients for severe COVID-19 least likely to get monoclonal antibodies, says study

Cambridge (Massachusetts) [US], February 6 (ANI): Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, researchers have been giving every possible information to help in better treatment. According to new research, people over age 65 at the highest risk for severe COVID-19 have often been the least likely to receive monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). -- a highly effective treatment for the disease -- both across and within US states.

2022-02-06T11:29:24.187183+00:00 IST

Researchers solve mystery of death from rare illness in young child

St. Louis (Missouri) [US], February 6 (ANI): A medical mystery rattled the world when a 2-year-old child -- seemingly healthy at birth -- succumbed to an undiagnosed, rare illness. Now, new research by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has solved the medical mystery.

2022-02-06T08:59:09.879846+00:00 IST

Researchers find pregnant women faced more anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic

London [UK], February 1 (ANI): A recent study by the University of Essex has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums.

2022-02-05T18:29:57.232652+00:00 IST

Weight loss decreases risk of growths related to colorectal cancer: Study

Oxford [England], February 5 (ANI): The findings of a recent study have shed some light on whether losing weight reduces the risk of cancer.

2022-02-05T10:58:59.992391+00:00 IST

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Study finds deficiency of vitamin D linked to high severity, deaths among hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study has found that low levels of vitamin D are associated with severe cases of COVID-19 as well as mortality.

2022-02-05T10:51:03.152226+00:00 IST

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Research: Slower strategy might help individuals with alcohol use disorder

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): Modifying the time perspective of people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may improve their recoveries, a team of researchers have found.

2022-02-05T10:38:51.385189+00:00 IST

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Research finds after breakup men are at increased risk of mental illness

Vancouver [Canada], February 5 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that post-breakup; men are at an increased risk of mental-illness, including anxiety, depression and suicide.

2022-02-05T10:21:44.129575+00:00 IST

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Widely-used hormone drug linked to increased risk of benign brain tumour at high doses: Study

Bristol [UK], February 5 (ANI): A recent study has found that high doses of a widely-used drug used in the hormonal treatment of conditions like excessive hair growth, early puberty, prostate cancer, are linked to an increased risk of meningioma -- the most common type of benign brain tumour.

2022-02-05T09:57:20.659501+00:00 IST

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Pregnant women with gestational diabetes at high risk of wider range of cardiovascular diseases: Study

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A team of researchers have found that pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are at a greater risk of developing heart problems later in life.

2022-02-05T08:00:07.871763+00:00 IST

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Study finds increased levels of depression, anxiety in disabled people during pandemic

Oregon [US], February 4 (ANI): A new study has found that disabled people have been experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-02-04T18:02:34.685120+00:00 IST

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Study finds sleep apnea during pregnancy may lead to risk of autism-like changes in male offspring

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A recent study has found that sleep apnea during pregnancy may increase the risk for brain and behavioural changes linked to autism in the male offspring.

2022-02-04T13:19:22.102824+00:00 IST

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Researchers argue obesity isn't the problem of excess of fat but loss of function

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A team of researchers have argued that the negative health effects of obesity stem not simply from an excess of fat but from the decline in its ability to respond to changes, or in other words, its plasticity.

2022-02-04T12:25:25.820620+00:00 IST

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Repeated seasonal vaccines provides better protection to kids against future flu pandemics, says study

Ontario [Canada], February 4 (ANI): Children who have received years of season-specific flu vaccines, develop antibodies that also provide broader protection against new strains, according to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University. These anti-bodies also provide protection against strains capable of causing pandemics. The same ability, however, does not exist in adults.

2022-02-04T11:18:53.555219+00:00 IST

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Study finds how SARS-CoV-2 infection may become severe COVID-19

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A recent research has found that whether SARS-CoV-2 infection becomes severe or not depends not only on the strong immune activation but also on the dysfunctional endothelium, in other words, the vascular system.

2022-02-04T10:35:21.009295+00:00 IST

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Studies explore Omega-3 Index benefits for immunity and cell membrane integrity

Sioux Falls (South Dakota) [US], February 4 (ANI): Two pivotal studies featuring the Omega-3 Index have shed light on how they impact the body. The first discussed how the Omega-3 Index relates to red blood cell (RBC) distribution width (a measure of cellular integrity) and the second explored the relationship between the Omega-3 Index and a balanced immune system.

2022-02-04T09:47:18.746058+00:00 IST

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Study reveals poor sleep, stress worsen in nurses who work night shifts

Oregon [US], February 4 (ANI): A new study has found that nurses who work in night shifts experience more sleep disturbances and are more likely to suffer from psychological as well as physical health issues like PTSD, insomnia and inflammation.

2022-02-04T07:53:12.153208+00:00 IST

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World Cancer Day 2022: Understanding the role of Vitamin D in cancer

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to highlight and spread awareness about one of the most-deadliest diseases, which unfortunately can also be genetic - Cancer.

2022-02-04T06:24:24.655666+00:00 IST

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World Cancer Day 2022: How a fibre-rich diet can help prevent colon cancer

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): World Cancer Day is an occasion that is observed annually on February 4 to spread awareness among people about cancer and the prejudices associated with the condition. The day is marked to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

2022-02-04T04:16:02.836602+00:00 IST