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Air pollution linked to high blood pressure, heart diseases in children; study addresses

Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults, a new study finds.

2021-05-05T04:09:36.820798+00:00 IST

One cup of leafy green vegetables a day, keeps heart diseases away: Study

Canberra [Australia], May 5 (ANI): New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease.

2021-05-05T03:43:13.284380+00:00 IST

Changes in proteins play important role in ageing kidneys, study finds

Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): Studying protein changes in the kidneys as we age, as well as the transcription of genes into proteins, helps provide a full picture of the age-related processes that take place in these organs, says a recent study published in eLife.

2021-05-05T03:34:18.892966+00:00 IST

Researchers find benefits of deworming for expectant mothers to their infants

Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): Researchers from Syracuse University, the World Health Organization, and SUNY Upstate (The State University of New York Upstate Medical University) measured the impact of deworming medicine during pregnancy on the subsequent risk of neonatal mortality and low birthweight.

2021-05-04T03:02:48.144079+00:00 IST

Short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition, Aspirin could help: Study

Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): Exposure to air pollution, even over the course of just a few weeks, can impede mental performance; however, these adverse effects were lessened in people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

2021-05-04T02:48:25.878154+00:00 IST

Study reveals planned cesarean births safe for low-risk pregnancies

Ottawa [Canada], May 3 (ANI): New research shows that planned cesarean deliveries on maternal request are safe for low-risk pregnancies and may be associated with a lower risk of adverse delivery outcomes than planned vaginal deliveries.

2021-05-03T06:02:37.828671+00:00 IST

Study associates atrial fenestration during AVSD repair with increased mortality

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], May 3 (ANI): A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows an association between decreased survival at five years and leaving an atrial communication at biventricular repair of unbalanced AVSD after adjusting for other known risk factors.

2021-05-03T02:37:30.758178+00:00 IST

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Study on feasebility of heart transplantation using donation after cardiac death with NRP

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], May 3 (ANI): A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that heart transplantation using donation after cardiac death (DCD) with normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is feasible in the United States.

2021-05-03T02:04:51.453586+00:00 IST

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Study finds new weapon in fight against liver diseases

Tokyo [Japan], May 2 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers developed a new approach that could revolutionise the treatment, prevention, and possibly reversal of the damages caused by liver diseases.

2021-05-02T17:33:55.263763+00:00 IST

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Breakthrough study finds clues to eliminate HIV infections in infants

Washington [US], May 2 (ANI): Why the transmission of HIV infection from mother to baby in womb occurs in some cases but not others has long been a mystery, but now a team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and Duke University has found an important clue about the same which also gives treatment hints to eliminate the infection in infants.

2021-05-02T14:29:51.199556+00:00 IST

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Nurses' physical, mental health connected to preventable medical errors: Study

Ohio [US], May 2 (ANI): A study led by The Ohio State University College of Nursing finds that critical care nurses in poor physical and mental health reported significantly more medical errors than nurses in better health.

2021-05-02T02:10:20.170796+00:00 IST

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Up to 24 pc of esophagectomy patients can develop VTE post-operatively: Study

Boston (Massachusetts) [US], May 2 (ANI): A new study presented at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that the percentage of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer who suffer Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post-operatively is much higher than previously reported, with as many as 24 per cent suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

2021-05-02T02:03:03.859292+00:00 IST

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Study examines link between lifestyle patterns, concurrent changes in BMI

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): The findings of a new Australian study that changes in lifestyle patterns were longitudinally linked with concurrent changes in body mass index (BMI) z scores, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, maternal dietary patterns, and television viewing time are significant determinants.

2021-05-01T17:54:11.460181+00:00 IST

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Survey shows 48 pc people do not know government helpline number for COVID related visible symptoms

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): As the country continues its battle against the second wave of COVID-19 infections, a new survey has shown that 48 per cent of people do not know the government helpline number 1075 in case of any visible symptoms of COVID-19.

2021-05-01T13:56:20.069189+00:00 IST

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Study explores if night mode feature can help you sleep better

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): A recent study explores how scrolling through your mobile phone and its blue light makes it harder to fall asleep.

2021-05-01T10:25:05.228796+00:00 IST

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Study examines association between lifestyle patterns, BMI in early childhood

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): In the first of its kind study, researchers used multi-trajectory modelling to examine the longitudinal relationship between concurrent changes in lifestyle patterns and BMI z scores in early childhood.

2021-05-01T09:14:41.799399+00:00 IST

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Greater risk of poor COVID outcomes in minority ethnic groups in England: Study

Cambridge [England], May 1 (ANI): Minority ethnic groups had a higher risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 and of COVID-19-related hospitalisations, intensive care (ICU) admissions and death compared with white groups in England, according to an observational study published in The Lancet.

2021-05-01T02:22:30.754116+00:00 IST

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Fasting lowers blood pressure by reshaping gut microbiota, suggests study on animal model

Houston (Texas) [US], April 30 (ANI): For the first time researchers demonstrate that intermittent fasting can reduce hypertension by reshaping the gut microbiota in an animal model.

2021-04-30T05:15:56.588802+00:00 IST

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Study: Cancer cases in medieval Britain around ten times higher than previously thought

Cambridge [England], April 30 (ANI): The first study to use x-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of cancer among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population suggests that between 9-14 per cent of adults in medieval Britain had the disease at the time of their death.

2021-04-30T05:11:06.396981+00:00 IST

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Researchers suggest doctors should screen over-50s for cannabis use

Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Older people who use cannabis to relieve or treat health problems are failing to discuss their substance use with doctors, according to research published in peer-reviewed The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

2021-04-30T04:45:43.845943+00:00 IST

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High vaccination rate- key to future course of COVID-19 pandemic, new study claims

Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): The Mayo Clinic data scientists who developed highly accurate computer modelling to predict trends for COVID-19 cases nationwide have new research that shows how important a high rate of vaccination is to reducing case numbers and controlling the pandemic.

2021-04-30T03:45:26.955422+00:00 IST