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Prescribe fewer antidepressants, for shorter period: Study

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): According to a recent study, few antidepressants should be prescribed by doctors and for a shorter period of time.

2021-12-21T06:14:04.553903+00:00 IST

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Requirement for adults to wear masks in schools impacts COVID-19 transmissions: Study

Berlin [Germany], December 20 (ANI): A new study has found that adults wearing masks may decrease COVID-19 outbreaks at schools and preschools.

2021-12-20T15:14:11.530491+00:00 IST

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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce atherosclerosis: Study

Solna [Sweden], December 20 (ANI): According to a new study, omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis.

2021-12-20T08:52:30.212989+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 lockdowns caused more chronic pain in women than men

Washington [US], December 20 (ANI): A new study has found that the pandemic lockdown caused an increase in chronic pain, especially in women.

2021-12-20T08:18:14.314311+00:00 IST

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Children's expressions exhibit poor sleep: Study

Houston [US], December 19 (ANI): Whether changes in children's facial expressions of emotion after sleep restriction predict social problems concurrently and/or overtime was recently examined in a new study by the University of Houston.

2021-12-19T16:59:14.613999+00:00 IST

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Research finds vaccines, previous infection might offer stronger than basic protection against Omicron

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that people previously infected with COVID and those vaccinated will have some 'stronger than basic' defence against the Omicron strain of coronavirus.

2021-12-19T16:32:59.449745+00:00 IST

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HIV patients are at higher risk of cardiac arrest: Study

Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): A recent study investigated heart failure risk in people with HIV and how that risk varies by age, gender, race, and ethnicity.

2021-12-19T10:18:46.183992+00:00 IST

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Researchers find HIV drugs may treat low-grade brain tumours

Plymouth [UK], December 19 (ANI): A new research has found that the drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS patients could be used to treat patients diagnosed with the most common form of primary brain tumour.

2021-12-19T09:28:48.533935+00:00 IST

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Researchers find melatonin worsens asthma

Sendai [Japan], December 19 (ANI): A study led by Kentaro Mizuta from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry found that the sleep hormone, melatonin worsens asthma.

2021-12-19T05:35:14.544238+00:00 IST

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Extensive smartphones use by parents might damage toddler's development

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI): A new study has found that interaction between mothers and their toddlers is reduced by a factor of four when the mothers use their smartphones and this might damage their toddler's development as well.

2021-12-18T16:30:05.693599+00:00 IST

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Research: Drug shows improved results for triple-negative breast cancer

Washington [US], December 18 (ANI): According to Houston Methodist researchers who released results on a new combined therapy with the potential to improve outcomes for these hard-to-treat breast cancer patients, a drug used to treat cardiac failure has shown promising results in treating triple-negative breast cancer.

2021-12-18T16:25:07.887162+00:00 IST

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Study finds common sleep disorder combos may be fatal

Adelaide [Australia], December 18 (ANI): Researchers have found that people suffering from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular problems and are more likely to die than those without either condition.

2021-12-18T12:17:56.840466+00:00 IST

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Here's how immune system builds long-term memory

Tokyo [Japan], December 18 (ANI): Scientists from Japan have discovered a fundamental part of the immune system's long-term memory, detailing how to design better vaccines for diseases, ranging from COVID-19 to malaria.

2021-12-18T11:38:07.333601+00:00 IST

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Being active by engaging in varied activities can reduce risk of dementia: Study

Burnaby [Canada], December 18 (ANI): According to a new study by Simon Fraser University, older adults who indulge in a variety of different activities are able to reduce their risk of developing dementia.

2021-12-18T11:36:56.270481+00:00 IST