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Researchers find clues to sex differences in autism

Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): While it is unclear why autism occurs much more frequently in boys than in girls. In a new Yale-led study, researchers find that autism may develop in different regions of the brain in girls than boys and that girls with autism have a larger number of genetic mutations than boys, suggesting that they require a larger "genetic hit" to develop the disorder.

2021-04-17T06:07:26.778114+00:00 IST

Study finds strong link between red meat consumption, heart disease

Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.

2021-04-17T02:58:27.566239+00:00 IST

Researchers find brain regions responsible for intoxicating effects of alcohol

Baltimore (Maryland) [US], April 17 (ANI): The slurred speech, poor coordination, and sedative effects of drinking too much alcohol may actually be caused by the breakdown of alcohol products produced in the brain, not in the liver as scientists currently think.

2021-04-17T02:53:17.666202+00:00 IST

Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria: Study

Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): Maintenance of good oral health is more important than the use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to prevent a heart infection caused by bacteria around the teeth, according to a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement published in the association's flagship journal, Circulation.

2021-04-16T05:11:50.110184+00:00 IST

Heavy energy drink consumption linked to heart failure in a young man

London [UK], April 16 (ANI): Heavy energy drink consumption may be linked to heart failure, doctors have warned in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a 21-year-old, who had regularly drunk 4 such cans every day for around 2 years.

2021-04-16T02:40:17.309490+00:00 IST

Study explores temporal link between medicinal cannabis for epilepsy, early puberty

London [UK], April 16 (ANI): The use of medical cannabis for severe childhood epilepsy may be linked to early puberty, doctors have warned in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating a two-year-old child with the condition.

2021-04-16T02:21:17.564878+00:00 IST

Study reveals genetic link between depression and anxiety

Queensland [Australia], April 16 (ANI): New Australian research, led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has identified 509 genes that influence both depression and anxiety - confirming a genetic relationship between the mental health conditions.

2021-04-15T23:39:21.728759+00:00 IST

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Study counts on hidden side effect of COVID for veterans: Feelings of personal growth

Connecticut [US], April 15 (ANI): In a survey on US military veterans, a full 43.3 per cent of more than three times the number of those reporting COVID-related PTSD symptoms and five times the number of those who had contemplated suicide -- said that they have experienced positive psychological benefits during the pandemic.

2021-04-15T02:59:05.149585+00:00 IST

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Study reveals cellular 'hotspots' in brain may signify earliest signs of cancer

London [UK], April 15 (ANI): A team of researchers have found small clusters of cells in the brain that identify locations where tumours could become malignant.

2021-04-15T02:25:23.427317+00:00 IST

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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in obese adults

London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.

2021-04-15T02:13:18.269397+00:00 IST

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Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore

Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioural problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain's frontal lobe. The findings support the early evaluation of children with habitual snoring.

2021-04-14T02:57:05.488640+00:00 IST

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Study suggests simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria

Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): Altering a mosquito's gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise as an approach to curb malaria, suggests a preliminary study published today in eLife.

2021-04-14T02:38:54.265196+00:00 IST

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Study reveals glaucoma may be more than eye pressure issue

New York [US], April 14 (ANI): A new study conducted in rats shows that chemical known to protect nerve cells also slows glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness.

2021-04-14T02:12:37.298286+00:00 IST

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Study links early cannabis use to heart disease

Guelph [Canada], April 13 (ANI): Smoking cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of developing heart disease later in life, according to a recent University of Guelph study.

2021-04-13T02:32:40.970343+00:00 IST

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Study explores why some people are hungry all the time

London [UK], April 13 (ANI): New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds of more calories during the day than others.

2021-04-13T02:07:43.047959+00:00 IST

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Researchers discover deep learning model to maximise lifespan after liver transplant

Toronto [Canada], April 13 (ANI): Researchers from University Health Network have developed and validated an innovative deep learning model to predict a patient's long-term outcome after receiving a liver transplant.

2021-04-13T01:57:13.635351+00:00 IST

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Imbalance in gum bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease biomarker, claims study

Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid-beta, a key biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research by the New York University. However, this imbalance in oral bacteria was not associated with another Alzheimer's biomarker called tau.

2021-04-12T18:05:32.838298+00:00 IST

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Study finds treatment for brain disease transmitted by tick bites

New York [US], April 12 (ANI): The findings of a new study describe antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus transmitted by tick bites. These so-called broadly neutralizing antibodies have shown promise in preventing Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in mice and could inform the development of better vaccines for humans.

2021-04-12T03:48:40.629435+00:00 IST

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Study discusses impact of chemotherapy on immune cells

London [UK], April 12 (ANI): The findings of recent research from Queen Mary University of London revealed novel insights into the effects of chemotherapy on the tumour microenvironment (TME).

2021-04-12T03:15:05.725910+00:00 IST

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Study sheds light on prevalence rate of anxiety for fathers during perinatal period

Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): Anxiety among men transitioning into parenthood is significantly higher than reported by the global World Health Organization (WHO) regional prevalence rates, suggest the findings of new research suggested.

2021-04-11T16:16:11.980411+00:00 IST

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Speeding up bone implant recovery with breakthrough discovery

Melbourne [Australia], April 11 (ANI): A new technique that could speed up recovery from bone replacements by altering the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells, has been discovered by an international research team from Monash University.

2021-04-11T16:02:28.383162+00:00 IST