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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy lower in poorer countries: Study

Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): A new study has examined vaccine acceptance and hesitancy rates in ten low and middle-income countries from Asia, Africa, and South America.

2021-07-17T05:03:35.346407+00:00 IST

Effect of common COVID-19 antibiotic found similar to that of placebo

California [US], July 17 (ANI): The findings of a new study from UC San Francisco suggests that among non-hospitalized patients the antibiotic azithromycin was no more effective than a placebo in preventing symptoms of COVID-19. Despite widespread prescription of the antibiotic for the disease, it might increase the chance of hospitalization.

2021-07-17T03:02:46.355264+00:00 IST

Study finds diet causes massive drop in troublesome menopausal symptoms

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study found that a plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84 per cent, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day.

2021-07-16T16:30:08.031438+00:00 IST

Lack of mental health services during pandemic linked to food insufficiency

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that Americans who experienced food insufficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic were three times as likely to lack mental health support in comparison to those who did not experience it.

2021-07-16T14:29:58.180644+00:00 IST

Antihypertension drug may help patients with noncancerous brain tumors affecting hearing: Study

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): A new study indicated that the blood pressure drug losartan may benefit patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a hereditary condition associated with vestibular schwannomas, or noncancerous tumors along the nerves in the brain that are involved with hearing and balance.

2021-07-16T08:54:50.600121+00:00 IST

Common medication used to reduce cholesterol levels may lessen COVID-19 severity

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): In a new study, researchers confirmed that patients taking statin medications had a 41 per cent lower risk of in-hospital death from COVID-19.

2021-07-16T08:24:41.983840+00:00 IST

Study finds people with learning disabilities highly vulnerable to effects of COVID-19

London [UK], July 15 (ANI): A new study has found that people with learning disabilities with COVID-19 are five times more likely to be admitted to hospital and eight times more likely to die compared with the general population of England.

2021-07-15T15:09:16.013366+00:00 IST

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Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of IBD: Study

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): A higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with an increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study found.

2021-07-15T14:50:37.293170+00:00 IST

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New study helps in fight against COVID pandemic

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): A means to better estimate COVID-19 occurrence and trends in populations has recently been outlined by a new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.

2021-07-15T03:47:43.662965+00:00 IST

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Individuals with depression, diabetes might benefit from antidepressants

Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants might face a lower risk of serious diabetes complications and death.

2021-07-15T02:58:14.240759+00:00 IST

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Alcohol consumption linked to more than 740,000 new cancer cases in 2020: Study

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): Alcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cancer cases around the world last year, a global study suggested.

2021-07-14T08:56:35.989690+00:00 IST

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Study finds younger athletes at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): According to a new study, younger athletes are at a greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes.

2021-07-14T07:59:14.003415+00:00 IST

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History of drug dependence linked to negative mental health outcomes: Study

Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): A new study found that people with a history of drug dependence are much less likely to have flourishing mental health and are more likely to have mental illnesses.

2021-07-14T07:22:54.705975+00:00 IST

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Eating whole grains associated with smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar: Study

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, middle to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than a one-half of serving per day.

2021-07-13T17:58:48.369758+00:00 IST

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Majority of asthma-related hospitalisations are avoidable through community-based care: Study

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): According to a new study, approximately 80 per cent of asthma-related hospital presentations are potentially avoidable through a standardised comprehensive care pathway for children with asthma.

2021-07-13T15:37:19.879204+00:00 IST

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Research highlights critical role of immune system in ageing process

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): Researchers from the Buck Institute and Stanford University have created an inflammatory clock of ageing (iAge) which measures inflammatory load and predicts multi-morbidity, frailty, immune health, cardiovascular ageing and is also associated with exceptional longevity in centenarians.

2021-07-13T04:36:03.339812+00:00 IST

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New technique reduces nicotine levels, harmful compounds simultaneously in tobacco

Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism. Tested in tobacco plants, the technique showed that it could reduce harmful chemical compounds, including some that are carcinogenic.

2021-07-13T03:38:12.840935+00:00 IST

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Addressing social needs may reduce distress, improve health of women with cancer: Study

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): A new study found that unmet social needs in women with gynecologic cancer could be addressed to improve care for patients and lessen disparities.

2021-07-12T10:58:09.559306+00:00 IST

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Aspirin can reduce risk of heart attacks, strokes in patients with pneumonia

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): According to a new study, aspirin can reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction (MI - heart attack) in patients with pneumonia.

2021-07-12T04:50:03.311837+00:00 IST

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Beautiful VR setting may reduce pain in unpleasant medical procedures: Study

Washington [US], July 12 (ANI): A new study has found that being immersed in a stunning 'virtual' Icelandic landscape can reduce the pain caused by uncomfortable medical procedures.

2021-07-12T03:47:40.966573+00:00 IST

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Women with urinary incontinence suffer poorer mental health: Study

Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): A recent study has found that women with urinary incontinence report higher rates of depression and lower levels of self-worth.

2021-07-11T17:39:30.224498+00:00 IST