Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): A new study may alleviate concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy, as researchers found no increase in preterm births or stillbirths during the first year of the health crisis.

2021-08-03T06:35:47.732748+00:00 IST

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Study reveals serious long-term complications in youth-onset type 2 diabetes

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes diagnosed during youth have a high risk of developing complications at early ages and have a greater chance of multiple complications within 15 years after diagnosis.

2021-08-02T07:10:48.749436+00:00 IST

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Adding colour to your plate may lower cognitive decline risk: Study

Washington [US], August 2 (ANI): A new study found that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20 per cent lower risk of cognitive decline.

2021-08-02T06:50:48.285074+00:00 IST

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Study: Cancer treatment outcomes can be accessed by studying DNA tags

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that studying tags, or modifications to cell-free DNA (cfDNA), may lead to a better understanding of how to assess, and possibly modulate, treatment approaches for cancer and other diseases.

2021-08-01T17:17:05.651665+00:00 IST

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Study suggests Vitamin D supplements are ineffective for treating painful IBS symptoms

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): A new study from the University of Sheffield has revealed that Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

2021-08-01T10:24:59.511666+00:00 IST

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Millet based diet can help in managing blood glucose levels

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): Eating a millet-based diet can reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, suggests a new study.

2021-08-01T10:02:39.892868+00:00 IST

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Telemedicine for voice, speech therapy poses challenges for effectively evaluating treatment

Washington [US], August 1 (ANI): As an outcome of the COVID pandemic, people globally experienced how teleconferencing platforms help them stay connected with one another. However, in regards to telemedicine, not all medical care is easily translated to a remote format.

2021-08-01T05:09:58.298632+00:00 IST

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Study suggests early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups

London [UK], August 1 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that symptoms for early COVID-19 infection differ among age groups and between men and women.

2021-08-01T03:35:23.269110+00:00 IST

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Psychological consequences of COVID-19 on healthcare discovered by researchers

Bonn [Germany], July 31 (ANI): A recent study has discussed the psychological consequences of COVID-19 on healthcare and also highlighted the protective factors that can help people cope with the severe strain caused by the pandemic.

2021-07-31T17:16:06.865441+00:00 IST

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Study finds dancing improves cholesterol levels, physical fitness in postmenopausal women

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study suggested that dancing could improve cholesterol levels, physical fitness, self-image, and self-esteem in postmenopausal women.

2021-07-31T15:34:39.155114+00:00 IST

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Second-hand marijuana smoke exposure linked to respiratory infections in children: Study

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study has found that children whose parents regularly smoke or vape marijuana may experience viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, more frequently than those whose parents do not smoke.

2021-07-31T15:14:36.035736+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop dual drug therapy to treat alcohol use disorder

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): Researchers from UCSF have leveraged two new molecules to devise a dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD), without the side effects or complications associated with current treatment regimens. One of those molecules is currently in clinical oncology trials.

2021-07-31T05:02:00.279303+00:00 IST

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Research suggests radio-wave therapy is safe for liver cancer patients

North Carolina [US], July 31 (ANI): A new study shows that a targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves is safe to use in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.

2021-07-31T03:58:49.555775+00:00 IST

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Initial results of AstraZeneca, Sputnik V 'mix & match' vaccine joint trials show no serious adverse events

Moscow [Russia], July 30 (ANI): Announcing the initial safety results of the world's first study of a combination of the AstraZeneca and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), on Friday said that interim analysis of the data demonstrates a high safety profile for the combined use of the vaccines with no serious adverse events or cases of coronavirus after vaccination.

2021-07-30T09:15:56.369661+00:00 IST