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Research points to strategy for overcoming colorectal cancers' immunotherapy resistance

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which unleash the immune response against tumor cells, have revolutionized cancer treatment; however, the medications aren't effective in a large number of patients, including those with colorectal cancer.

2021-10-12T02:14:18.713973+00:00 IST

Study finds warning signs for dementia in blood

Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): Researchers at the DZNE and the University Medical Center Gottingen (UMG) have identified molecules in the blood that can indicate impending dementia.

2021-10-11T18:05:51.950003+00:00 IST

Researchers take steps toward more effective fitness trackers, more physical activity

Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): As the popularity of fitness trackers has increased, so have the opportunities to use such devices to not only track fitness goals but also increase the motivation to meet those goals.

2021-10-11T18:04:01.258850+00:00 IST

Psychiatric disorders in teenage years linked to social exclusion later: Study

Helsinki [Finland], October 11 (ANI): A birth cohort study of people born in Finland in 1987 has found that adolescents who had received a mental health disorder diagnosis were often excluded from the labour market and education as young adults. This particularly applied to adolescents who had been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or psychosis.

2021-10-11T03:22:31.089416+00:00 IST

Study: Mental health conditions not linked to allergies including asthma, hay fever

Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): Researchers from Bristol Medical School: Population Health Sciences (PHS) and School of Psychological Science busted rumours and found out that allergic diseases do not cause mental health traits including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia or vice-versa.

2021-10-10T17:21:37.785409+00:00 IST

Nature-based activities might improve mood, reduce anxiety: Study

London [UK], October 10 (ANI): Outdoor nature-based activities can be effective for improving mental health in adults, including those with pre-existing mental health problems, a new study has found.

2021-10-10T09:37:12.871738+00:00 IST

Study finds years of exposure to air pollution, road traffic noise might increase heart failure risk

Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggests that exposure to air pollution and road traffic noise over the course of many years may be associated with an increased risk of developing heart failure.

2021-10-10T09:35:41.450182+00:00 IST

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Study for better understanding of cystic fibrosis

Ottawa [Canada], October 10 (ANI): A new understanding of cellular defects related to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) could help pave the way for the treatment of the disease, according to researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

2021-10-10T09:20:53.820084+00:00 IST

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Study finds anti-nausea drug may help cancer patients survive longer

Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): According to a new study, patients with breast, pancreatic and certain other types of cancer may survive longer if given an anti-nausea drug during surgery.

2021-10-10T06:51:12.096328+00:00 IST

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Gene therapy restores vision after stroke: Study

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): A research team led by Purdue University's Alexander Chubykin, an associate professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, in collaboration with the team led by Gong Chen at Jinan University, China, has discovered a way to use gene therapy to turn glial brain cells into neurons, restoring visual function and offering hope for a way to restore motor function.

2021-10-09T17:49:47.099681+00:00 IST

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Clinical study explains drug dosage when blood pressure needs more control

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): In a look back at data from nearly 179,000 veterans over age 65 who received treatment over two years at VA hospitals nationwide, researchers find that patients have a better chance of sticking to their medication regimen if their doctor maximises the dosage of one of the drugs they're already taking.

2021-10-09T17:18:02.672107+00:00 IST

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Study suggests ways to reduce salt in baked goods

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested methods to reduce salt in baked goods since they are a major source of sodium in the diet.

2021-10-09T10:29:16.022000+00:00 IST

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Study finds screen time linked to risk of myopia in young people

London [UK], October 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed a link between screen time and higher risk and severity of myopia, or short-sightedness, in children and young adults.

2021-10-09T06:46:17.627329+00:00 IST

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Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

London [UK], October 8 (ANI): The greater number of deaths amongst those with mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study based on more than 160,000 patients, led by King's College London has revealed.

2021-10-08T17:29:53.309000+00:00 IST

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Iron deficiency in middle age linked with risk of developing heart disease: Study

Brussels [Belgium], October 8 (ANI): A study has suggested that approximately 10 per cent of new coronary heart disease cases that occur within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency.

2021-10-08T13:45:08.084981+00:00 IST

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Study finds clean air matters for a healthy brain

Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Research on air pollution and cognitive decline has indicated that cleaner air may reduce the risk for Alzheimer's and other dementias.

2021-10-08T08:45:32.290353+00:00 IST

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Study analyses pros, cons of common weight-loss surgeries

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A research team, led by the University of Michigan Health, has found that of the most common weight-loss surgeries, sleeve gastrectomy is safer than gastric bypass.

2021-10-07T07:38:54.503811+00:00 IST

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COVID-19: Study finds out two metres distancing not enough without masks

Montreal [Canada], October 7 (ANI): According to researchers from Quebec, Illinois, and Texas, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors, the two metres physical distancing guideline is not enough without masks.

2021-10-07T06:46:21.122980+00:00 IST

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Study finds common chemicals in electronics, baby products harm brain development

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Chemicals increasingly used as flame retardants and plasticizers pose a larger risk to children's brain development than previously thought, according to a new research.

2021-10-06T14:25:56.541380+00:00 IST

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Allergies including asthma and hay fever not linked to mental health conditions: Study

Bristol [UK], October 6 (ANI): Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever do not cause the onset of mental health conditions or vice versa, according to the findings of a new University of Bristol-led study.

2021-10-06T09:09:40.130652+00:00 IST

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Family Planning Association of India highlights rising gender differentials in awareness, diagnosis of hypertension

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): On the occasion of World Heart Day, which was celebrated on September 29, leading public health experts and women doctors called for immediate policy interventions to prevent a hypertension epidemic in India.

2021-10-05T17:12:57.103030+00:00 IST