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Harmful effects of vaping are comparable with smoking

Bristol [UK], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, scientists from the tobacco company Imperial Brands utilised Toxys' ToxTracker suite of stem-cell-based in-vitro assays. This provided mechanistic insight into the potential DNA damaging properties of chemicals and compared the vape e-liquid samples and their aerosols with combustible cigarette smoke.

2021-04-11T10:49:36.736489+00:00 IST

Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue

Helsinki [Finland], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers at the Obesity Research Unit of the University of Helsinki found that obesity clearly reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue or adipose tissue.

2021-04-11T03:47:12.864409+00:00 IST

New biosealant therapy might help stabilize injury caused by cartilage breakdown

Pennsylvania [US], April 11 (ANI): The findings of a recent animal-based study suggests that a new biosealant therapy may help to stabilize injuries that cause the cartilage to break down, paving the way for a future fix, or even better, begin working right away with new cells to enhance healing.

2021-04-11T03:41:41.937977+00:00 IST

New drug can reduce inflammation, tumour expansion

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A team of scientists at the University of Colorado Cancer Center claim to have found a drug that can reduce inflammation and the resultant tumour expansion.

2021-04-10T16:20:00.853498+00:00 IST

Researchers discover key brain molecule that may play role in brain disorders

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals has been discovered by a team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to those seen in autism, epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

2021-04-10T15:58:21.179092+00:00 IST

Work performance may be affected by eating late night snacks: Study

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): Time to quit eating at night? According to the findings of a new study, unhealthy eating behaviours at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.

2021-04-10T15:20:37.815764+00:00 IST

Amid raging second wave of COVID-19, experts speak about current situation in India

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): It's been more than a year since the deadly coronavirus wreaked havoc in our country, and even after several efforts to contain the spread of it, the second wave of the virus is currently spreading like wildfire in the nation.

2021-04-10T13:35:15.107913+00:00 IST

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Impact of depression can be minimized by supportive partner

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest that having a responsive and supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of an individual's depression or external stress on their romantic relationship.

2021-04-10T11:09:22.776551+00:00 IST

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Kidney failure patients can transform heart health by cycling at moderate intensity

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that cycling at moderate intensity while on dialysis could drastically help in improving the heart health of patients with kidney failure.

2021-04-10T11:06:47.090915+00:00 IST

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Treating sleep apnea may reduce risk of dementia: Study

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.

2021-04-10T07:13:36.952391+00:00 IST

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Psychosocial stress put women at higher risk of coronary heart disease: Study

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): Psychosocial stress, typically resulting from difficulty coping with challenging environments, may work synergistically to put women at significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, a new study suggested.

2021-04-10T06:47:04.040574+00:00 IST

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Quantifying learning loss during COVID-19: Study

Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 9 (ANI): A recent study of national exam scores in the Netherlands, which underwent an eight-week school lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, found that students' learning loss during the lockdown amounted to about one-fifth of a school year.

2021-04-09T07:41:42.819915+00:00 IST

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Physical therapy can help prevent, treat opioid use disorder: Study

Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): When one thinks of ways to treat opioid use disorder, they might think of methadone clinics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. People probably don't imagine stretches and strengthening exercises. However, a new study has shed light on how physical therapy can help prevent and treat opioid use disorder.

2021-04-09T07:08:24.232705+00:00 IST

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Cycling at moderate intensity transforms heart health of patients with kidney failure: Study

Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): According to a new study, cycling at moderate intensity during dialysis could drastically improve the heart health of patients with kidney failure.

2021-04-09T06:37:20.142913+00:00 IST

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Research offers promising blood test for treating depression, bipolar disorder

Indiana [US], April 8 (ANI): Worldwide, 1 in 4 people are suffering from depression. While current diagnosis and treatment approaches are largely trial and error, a breakthrough study by Indiana University School of Medicine sheds new light on the biological basis of mood disorders and offers a promising blood test aimed at a precision medicine approach to treatment.

2021-04-08T16:28:03.159817+00:00 IST

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Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: Study

Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia.

2021-04-08T06:01:21.603225+00:00 IST

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Study sheds light on benefits of exercise for people with peripheral artery disease

Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): In people with peripheral artery disease, walking for exercise at an intensity that induces ischemic leg pain (caused by restricted blood flow) improves walking performance, a new study suggested.

2021-04-08T05:18:03.388203+00:00 IST

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Study suggests risk of leukemia higher in children with Down syndrome

Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): A new study highlighted the risks of leukemia in children with Down syndrome. It pointed to stronger than expected associations between Down syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one type of blood cancer.

2021-04-07T05:04:35.113045+00:00 IST

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Heart patients three times more likely to have diabetes: Study

Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): According to a new study, heart patients are three times more likely to have diabetes in comparison to the general population.

2021-04-07T04:42:11.580052+00:00 IST

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World Health Day 2021: Experts talk about current health care situation

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): World Health Day is a global health awareness occasion celebrated every year on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation (WHO), with an aim to ensure that everyone, everywhere realises their right to good health. Keeping this in mind the theme of World Health Day 2021 is building a fairer and healthier world.

2021-04-06T14:32:38.180835+00:00 IST

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Simple fetal heartbeat monitoring still best method to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections: Study

Coventry [UK], April 6 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggested that simple fetal heartbeat monitoring is still the best method for determining whether a baby is in distress during delivery and whether cesarean delivery is needed.

2021-04-06T07:43:33.433433+00:00 IST