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Transplant recipients face elevated risk of developing cancer: Study

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that people who have received organ transplants face an elevated risk of developing cancer, primarily due to immunosuppression from medications to prevent organ rejection, as well as underlying medical conditions.

2021-09-20T12:41:16.895194+00:00 IST

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For obesity-related high blood pressure, meds, surgery may help

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity.

2021-09-20T11:12:03.713766+00:00 IST

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Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development: Study

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that infants coming from homes with domestic violence often go on to have poor academic outcomes in school due to neurodevelopmental lags and a higher risk for a variety of health issues, including gastrointestinal distress, trouble eating and sleeping, as well as stress and illness.

2021-09-20T08:37:33.011137+00:00 IST

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Students who reinterpret their stress response as performance-enhancing are less anxious: Study

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): Reevaluating how one perceives stress can make a big difference to a person's mental health, general wellbeing, and success, according to University of Rochester psychologists.

2021-09-19T17:24:09.980892+00:00 IST

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Study suggests consumption of fruits, vegetables along with doing exercise makes you happier

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that fruit and vegetable consumption along with exercise can aid in increasing levels of happiness.

2021-09-19T13:29:14.044200+00:00 IST

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Elevated stress hormones can develop higher blood pressure risk

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): A study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure has shown that those who had elevated stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.

2021-09-19T13:28:42.937055+00:00 IST

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Early lower respiratory tract infections linked to obstructive sleep apnea in children

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): For the first time, researchers at Children's National Hospital have identified the association between early lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) and the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.

2021-09-19T08:05:48.388172+00:00 IST

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Study finds primary cause of current obesity epidemic

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): A new study has claimed that much of the blame for the current obesity epidemic lies on modern dietary patterns characterised by excessive consumption of foods with a high glycemic load: in particular, processed, rapidly digestible carbohydrates.

2021-09-18T18:29:20.071571+00:00 IST

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Study asserts blood enzyme activity level may indicate which breast cancers are growing slow

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): Patients with metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who have low activity levels of the enzyme sTK1 in their blood serum at the start of anti-estrogen treatment live longer and go longer without their disease progressing than patients with high levels, according to a recent study by SWOG (the Southwest Oncology Group) Cancer Research Network.

2021-09-18T17:11:01.593864+00:00 IST

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Mother's diabetes can cause birth defects: Study

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): Maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus and birth defects, according to a recent study.

2021-09-18T17:00:09.145227+00:00 IST

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Mothers hesitant to have another baby due to COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): New study reveals nearly half of New York City mothers who had been trying to have another baby before the coronavirus pandemic began stopped in the first few months of the outbreak.

2021-09-18T14:04:28.247202+00:00 IST

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Research: Standing might help with insulin sensitivity

Turku [Finland], September 18 (ANI): During a recent Finnish collaborative study of Turku PET Centre and UKK institute, researchers noticed that standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity, hence increasing the daily standing time might therefore help prevent chronic diseases.

2021-09-18T12:29:42.764171+00:00 IST

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Study uncovers link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development.

2021-09-18T06:20:20.075271+00:00 IST

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Study suggests witnessing abuse of sibling by parent might lead to mental health issues

Durham [UK], September 17 (ANI): The findings of a new study from the University of New Hampshire suggest that children who witness the abuse of a sibling by their parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by parents against each other.

2021-09-17T14:34:38.081141+00:00 IST