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Study finds being overweight can cause depression

Exeter [UK], August 11 (ANI): A largescale new study has proved that being overweight causes depression and lowers wellbeing. It further indicated that both social and physical factors may play a role in the effect.

2021-08-11T07:34:34.210211+00:00 IST

Ultra-processed foods comprise 2/3 of calories in children, teen diets: Study

Massachusetts [US], August 11 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ultra-processed foods have become a larger part of kids' and teens' diets, which may be associated with health risks.

2021-08-11T07:27:07.380962+00:00 IST

Study reveals COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth

California [US], August 10 (ANI): According to a large study led by researchers at UC San Francisco, pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth.

2021-08-10T13:12:38.083910+00:00 IST

Study shows vitamin K benefits heart health

Joondalup [Australia], August 10 (ANI): A new research has found that eating a diet rich in vitamin K can lower the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels).

2021-08-10T08:52:18.789877+00:00 IST

Physical activity protects children from being overweight in adolescence due to digital use in childhood

Helsinki [Finland], August 10 (ANI): A recent study has shown that children's heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. The study also highlighted that physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their weight later in adolescence.

2021-08-10T06:56:09.527654+00:00 IST

Study identifies molecule that stimulates muscle-building in humans

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): In a randomized control study of 10 healthy young men, a team of researchers compared how consuming the single amino acid leucine or its two-molecule equivalent, dileucine, influenced muscle-building and breakdown.

2021-08-09T17:41:21.216250+00:00 IST

Need for opioids in palliative cancer can be reduced by Vitamin D supplements

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A randomized and placebo-controlled study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet showed that patients with vitamin D deficiency who received vitamin D supplements had a reduced need for pain relief and lower levels of fatigue in palliative cancer treatment.

2021-08-09T13:06:58.976634+00:00 IST

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Light therapy may accelerate healing of burns: Study

New York [US], August 9 (ANI): A recent study has shown that light therapy helps burn injuries heal faster by triggering growth protein.

2021-08-09T07:47:14.084873+00:00 IST

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Study shows antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 remain stable, even increase seven months after infection

Barcelona [Spain], August 9 (ANI): According to a recent study in a cohort of healthcare workers, the levels of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein remained stable, or even increased, seven months after the infection.

2021-08-09T06:33:48.057544+00:00 IST

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Common weight-loss drug may help maintain heart health: Study

Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): A recent clinical study led by researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Centre, found that a commonly-prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide successfully targets fat that can help maintain heart health.

2021-08-08T17:22:19.928745+00:00 IST

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Study links accelerated ageing to sleep loss in new mothers

Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): According to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers, when new mothers complain that all those sleepless nights caring for their newborns are taking years off their life, they just might be right.

2021-08-08T13:19:01.044918+00:00 IST

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People with depression can benefit from exercise: Study

Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that exercising not only reduces depressive symptoms but also increases the brain's ability to change, which is necessary for adaptation and learning processes. Basically, it has a dual beneficial effect on physical activity for people with depression.

2021-08-08T13:01:51.841609+00:00 IST

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Study finds potential COVID-19 medication among tapeworm drugs

California [US], August 8 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that a group of medications that have been long prescribed to treat tapeworm has inspired a compound that shows two-pronged effectiveness against COVID-19.

2021-08-08T06:31:48.278060+00:00 IST

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Adults with kidney disease at higher risk of metabolic syndrome

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): High prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults with moderate chronic kidney disease has been uncovered during a new study. It also found that metabolic syndrome increases the risk of premature death and cardiovascular problems.

2021-08-07T11:41:53.547124+00:00 IST

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Air pollution associated with higher risk of dementia

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Fine particulate air pollution is associated with a higher risk of dementia, according to the findings of a new study.

2021-08-07T11:34:29.971188+00:00 IST

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Study suggests exercising can boost kids' vocabulary growth

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): A new study by University of Delaware researchers suggested that exercise can boost kids' vocabulary growth.

2021-08-07T10:23:10.232374+00:00 IST

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Study finds lifestyle adjustments in obese adults can help boost vascular health

North Carolina [US], August 7 (ANI): According to a new study led by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in improving vascular health in older adults with obesity.

2021-08-07T10:03:22.739506+00:00 IST

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Do individuals with high diabetes risk get kidney-related benefits from vitamin D supplements?

Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): The potential of vitamin D supplementation for protecting the kidney health of individuals with pre-diabetes was recently examined by researchers, during a new clinical trial.

2021-08-07T03:43:37.509964+00:00 IST

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Researchers reveal common weight-loss drug might help maintain heart health

Dallas [US], August 6 (ANI): The findings of a new clinical trial at UT Southwestern Medical Centre reveal that a commonly-prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide successfully targets fat that can endanger heart health.

2021-08-06T09:08:51.327349+00:00 IST

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Researchers unveil discovery of new process for making RNA

Massachusetts [US], August 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently unveiled their discovery of a new process for making RNA, which made the resulting RNA purer, more copious, and likely to be more cost-effective than any previous process.

2021-08-06T03:59:27.319802+00:00 IST

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Potential therapeutic target identified for ovarian cancer

Alabama [US], August 6 (ANI): The findings of a new study done by the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers reveal that a gene called DOT1L appears to play a role in the progression and severity of ovarian cancer. It also found that inhibitors of the DOT1L enzyme may offer a new therapeutic approach for the disease.

2021-08-06T03:33:08.715905+00:00 IST