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Young athletes with history of concussions may have more changes to their brains: Study

Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): A recent study suggests athletes with a history of concussion may show more brain injury from a later concussion, particularly in middle regions of the brain that are more susceptible to damage, when compared to athletes with no history of concussion.

2021-08-29T04:08:30.461038+00:00 IST

Breast milk of mothers who received COVID-19 vaccine contains antibodies that fight illness: Study

Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to new research from the University of Florida.

2021-08-29T04:05:30.707869+00:00 IST

Researchers explain how muscle fatigue effects ability of older adults to remain active

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): A University of Massachusetts Amherst team of scientists in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences is focused on understanding how muscle fatigue and changes in gait affect the ability of people in their 70s and 80s to remain active.

2021-08-28T11:05:07.822067+00:00 IST

Study sheds light on how fructose in diet contributes to obesity

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, eating fructose appears to alter cells in the digestive tract in a way that enables it to take in more nutrients.

2021-08-28T09:59:34.594280+00:00 IST

Study finds pecan-enriched diet can reduce cholesterol

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): A new study has found that a pecan-enriched diet can improve a person's cholesterol levels.

2021-08-28T09:49:38.300560+00:00 IST

Study explains why quitting smoking is more difficult for women than men

Washington [US], August 28 (ANI): A recent study from the University of Burgundy found that even though women smoke fewer cigarettes than men but they are less likely to quit.

2021-08-28T09:46:08.134669+00:00 IST

Study finds green neighbourhoods have reduced rates of heart disease

Brussels [Belgium], August 28 (ANI): According to new research, people who live in green neighbourhoods are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease.

2021-08-28T07:15:54.692237+00:00 IST

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Exercise reduces calories burned at rest in obese individuals

Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): According to a new study by researchers, exercise reduces the number of calories burned at rest in people with obesity.

2021-08-27T16:25:24.327254+00:00 IST

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Study finds common air pollutants can increase risk of cardiac arrest

Brussels [Belgium], August 27 (ANI): A new study has identified a dose-response relationship between the concentration of everyday pollutants and the incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

2021-08-27T09:21:07.619613+00:00 IST

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Pfizer jab side effects in 12-15 year olds at high risk of COVID-19 complications, mild to moderate: Study

London [UK], August 27 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the side effects of the Pfizer-BioNTech jab against COVID-19 in 12-15-year-olds at high risk of complications from the infection are likely to be mild to moderate and clear up quickly because of certain coexisting conditions.

2021-08-27T08:58:44.197837+00:00 IST

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Study highlights potential for healthy life after heart attack

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study, adherence to lifestyle advice and medications could add seven healthy years of life after a heart attack.

2021-08-26T17:21:23.830567+00:00 IST

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Study finds how persistent lung disease develops long after the virus has been cleared

Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): A new study has found why short-lived lung infections can lead to long-lasting lung damage.

2021-08-26T07:30:56.122515+00:00 IST

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Accelerated biological ageing associated with exposure to tobacco smoke in early life: Study

Barcelona [Spain], August 26 (ANI): A new study has found that exposure to tobacco smoke in early life is associated with accelerated biological ageing.

2021-08-26T06:41:18.075194+00:00 IST

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Quitting smoking is more difficult for women than men

Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): The findings of a new study done on more than 35,000 smokers found that even though women smoke fewer cigarettes than men but they are less likely to quit.

2021-08-25T17:09:11.488214+00:00 IST

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Transcranial stimulation enhances beneficial effect of aerobic exercise on gait in Parkinson's patients: Study

Brasilia [Brazil], August 25 (ANI): Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the benefits of aerobic exercise and improve the gait of patients with Parkinson's disease immediately after a session. Step time variability decreases, reaction time shortens, and executive control of gait is enhanced.

2021-08-25T02:31:18.646049+00:00 IST

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Study aims to understand muscle fatigue in older adults

Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): Older adults on a walk or hike, or just going about their daily routines, seem to experience greater fatigue than their younger counterparts. Such fatigue may ultimately affect their ability to participate in activities that are meaningful to them and help keep them healthy.

2021-08-25T02:19:31.001355+00:00 IST

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Alcohol use in young adults is associated with early aging of blood vessels: Study

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the European Society of Cardiology.

2021-08-24T02:57:51.452289+00:00 IST

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Preclinical study defines spleen-heart connection in cardiac repair

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): A preclinical study led by researchers at the University of South Florida (USF Health) has analyzed the interactions of the lipid mediator sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) in the spleen and heart during the transition from acute to chronic heart failure.

2021-08-24T02:57:01.538045+00:00 IST

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Exercise maintains normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation, study finds

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): A six-month exercise programme helps maintain normal heart rhythm and reduces the severity of symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to new research led by the European Society of Cardiology.

2021-08-24T02:50:31.427373+00:00 IST

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Study shows gut bacteria, flavonoid-rich foods help improve blood pressure levels

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): A new study has shown that flavonoid-rich foods appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome.

2021-08-23T18:25:47.532408+00:00 IST

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Distress signal from fat cells prompts heart to shore up defences against consequences of obesity

Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.

2021-08-23T02:33:54.450705+00:00 IST