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Reduced meat diet has several advantages: Study

Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Animals convert only a small portion of the fed calories into meat. Ruminants also produce methane, which further accelerates global warming, suggests recent study findings.

2021-12-04T17:32:55.976054+00:00 IST

Researchers say viral evolution among animals might reveal COVID-19's future

Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that when animals catch COVID-19 from humans, new SARS-CoV-2 variants can arise.

2021-12-04T17:06:10.107242+00:00 IST

Study finds damaged telomeres in elders might increase SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility

Heidelberg [Germany], December 4 (ANI): The expression of the cell receptor for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, ACE2 which is essential for mediating cell entry of the virus, increases in the lungs of ageing mice and humans, according to a group of Italian and American researchers led by Fabrizio d'Adda di Fagagna.

2021-12-04T16:59:05.783048+00:00 IST

Physical activity better for cardiovascular disease patients: Study

Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality.

2021-12-04T13:02:13.693984+00:00 IST

Increased heart rate associated with heightened risk of dementia: Study

Solna [Sweden], December 4 (ANI): According to new research at the Karolinska Institutet, an increased resting heart rate can be an independent risk factor for dementia.

2021-12-04T09:09:43.647973+00:00 IST

Cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol linked to plastics: Study

Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Phthalate -- a chemical used to make plastics more durable -- has led to increased plasma cholesterol levels, according to a recent study.

2021-12-04T08:35:03.639791+00:00 IST

Anger, heavy physical exertion may trigger stroke: Study

Dublin [Ireland], December 4 (ANI): Stroke is a leading global cause of death or disability. A recent study on causes of stroke found that several survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it.

2021-12-04T08:33:01.213278+00:00 IST

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Study finds how COVID-19 affected mental, physical health of college students

Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): According to recent research, the mental and physical health of college students declined even after the introduction of vaccines and the easing of social distancing methods.

2021-12-04T07:57:54.861923+00:00 IST

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Living near green spaces might benefit against symptoms of PMS

Barcelona [Spain], December 4 (ANI): According to a new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), women living near green spaces in their neighbourhood are less likely to experience the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

2021-12-04T07:52:33.802938+00:00 IST

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New pollutants linked to altered ratio of baby boys to girls: Study

California [US], December 3 (ANI): According to a study, the changes in the human sex ratio at birth, defined as the percentage of newborn boys has been associated with the presence of air and water pollutants, but are not predictably linked with seasonality or weather.

2021-12-03T10:08:04.995913+00:00 IST

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ALS therapy should target brain along with spine: Study

Chicago [US], December 3 (ANI): The Northwestern Medicine scientists have found that in order to treat ALS, you need to target the brain, not just the spine.

2021-12-03T08:24:53.949825+00:00 IST

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Stroke may be triggered by anger, emotional upset, heavy physical exertion: Study

Dublin [Ireland], December 3 (ANI): A global study co-led by NUI Galway into causes of stroke has found that one in 11 survivors experienced a period of anger or upset in the one hour leading up to it.

2021-12-03T03:33:45.957272+00:00 IST

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Study shows college students in declining mental, physical health one year into COVID-19

Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): Following research about college students from before COVID-19 with a survey at the pandemic's Year I mark, an international team of scientists detected no improvement in the students' mental well-being even after the introduction of vaccines and the easing of social distancing methods, let alone a return to campuses in many instances.

2021-12-02T17:07:51.455535+00:00 IST

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Study provides model for treating HIV/AIDS, depression

Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): For people with HIV who are also struggling with depression, remaining healthy is often an insurmountable challenge, especially in South Africa, home to the highest number of cases in the world and a significant shortage of mental health professionals.

2021-12-02T11:19:04.930271+00:00 IST

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Dementia creates listening issues in quiet, noisy environments

Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): Listening to the spoken word in noisy environments is challenging for everyone. Acoustic studies show people with mild dementia struggle to understand speech in both noisy and quiet environments, highlighting the need for everyone to communicate clearly.

2021-12-02T07:56:54.551972+00:00 IST

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Study finds cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol linked to plastics

Washington [US], December 1 (ANI): A new study has found that phthalate -- a chemical used to make plastics more durable -- has led to increased plasma cholesterol levels.

2021-12-01T16:57:57.605426+00:00 IST

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Study finds whole fat dairy as good as low fat for kids

Joondalup [Australia], December 1 (ANI): A team of researchers from the Edith Cowan University has found that when it comes to your kids, whole fat milk is as good as low-fat milk.

2021-12-01T09:12:29.564346+00:00 IST

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Global HIV viral suppression rates too low among children, adolescents: Study

Kensington [Australia], December 1 (ANI): According to a recent research by UNSW Sydney's Kirby Institute and the global IeDEA consortium, HIV is virally suppressed in 59 per cent of children and adolescents on treatment.

2021-12-01T07:47:26.604485+00:00 IST

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Medical training takes less mental toll than a decade ago: Study

Michigan, [US], November 30 (ANI): It took more than a decade for researchers to track the mental health of medical interns in their most stressful time of training. However, it has been found that things have gotten better now.

2021-11-30T18:21:18.062897+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 during pregnancy doesn't harm baby's brain: Study

Washington [US], November 30 (ANI): COVID-19 of mild to moderate severity in pregnant women appears to have no effect on the brain of the developing fetus, according to a recent study.

2021-11-30T18:16:02.508345+00:00 IST

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Ultra-processed foods increase risk of second heart attack or stroke

Washington [US], November 30 (ANI): Ultra-processed foods have potential adverse effects on the health of an individual as now a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromedin Pozzilli (Italy) explores the health effects of a large dietary share of ultra-processed food on people already suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

2021-11-30T14:52:23.441179+00:00 IST