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Certain high BP medications may alter heart risk in people with HIV: Study

Washington [US], April 6 (ANI): A new research has found that when people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develop high blood pressure, the type of medication chosen for their initial treatment may influence their risk of heart disease, stroke and heart failure.

2021-04-06T05:28:35.781918+00:00 IST

Insomnia associated with more suicidal thoughts, increased disease symptoms in schizophrenia: Study

Washington [US], April 6 (ANI): Insomnia is a common issue in patients with schizophrenia, and a new study has found a close association between insomnia, more suicidal thoughts and increased problems like anxiety and depression in these patients.

2021-04-06T04:31:11.657945+00:00 IST

Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may increase risk of postpartum depression: Study

Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): Women exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in plastics during pregnancy are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression, suggested a new study.

2021-04-05T04:35:17.066040+00:00 IST

Infant antibiotic exposure may affect future immune responses toward allergies: Study

Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): According to a new study, exposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon, a valuable component of the immune system's response toward allergens in later life, after only six months.

2021-04-05T04:11:57.726460+00:00 IST

Healthy diet, exercise might be key to achieving optimal health in later years

Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods may be the key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life.

2021-04-04T13:56:09.111963+00:00 IST

Study finds drinking beetroot juice promotes healthy ageing

Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria that are associated with healthier brain function and blood vessels.

2021-04-04T13:16:09.583729+00:00 IST

Study reveals consuming sugary diet in childhood may cause memory trouble later

Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): While it is known that the consumption of sugary beverages in large quantities may cause health issues including obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, a new study has found that drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired memory in adulthood.

2021-04-04T08:29:05.003579+00:00 IST

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Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory, learning: Study

Nagoya [Japan], April 4 (ANI): In a new study, scientists from Japan have reported their findings on the dynamics of receptors, which can enable understanding of the processes of memory formation and learning.

2021-04-04T03:04:45.614207+00:00 IST

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Cannabis use disorder linked to increased complications after spinal surgery: Study

Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): For patients undergoing spinal surgery, the diagnosis of cannabis use disorder is associated with higher complication rates, including substantially increased risks of stroke and respiratory complications, suggested a new study.

2021-04-03T07:48:43.347082+00:00 IST

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New analysis claims deprivation 'driving' COVID-19 ethnic disparities

Leicester [England], April 3 (ANI): Deprivation among society at large is 'driving' COVID-19 disparities among minority ethnic groups - predominantly South Asian and Black African or Caribbean populations - and could be considered the main cause of disproportionate infection rates, hospitalisation, and deaths experienced by these populations, according to new analysis from the University of Leicester.

2021-04-03T03:11:53.214866+00:00 IST

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Study on COVID-19 mask finds layering, material choice matter

Atlanta (Georgia) [US], April 3 (ANI): Wearing a face mask can protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but the type of material and how many fabric layers used can significantly affect exposure risk, found a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

2021-04-03T02:41:51.612096+00:00 IST

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Dynamic strategy prioritising COVID-19 vaccines for seniors, essential workers offers greatest public health benefit

California (US), April 3 (ANI): Given the limited supply of vaccines amid a surge in coronavirus cases worldwide, a dynamic strategy that prioritises who gets vaccinated for Covid-19 can save lives and reduce the spread of infections and deaths, according to a new study.

2021-04-03T01:06:35.662885+00:00 IST

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Mobile health technology can be beneficial for adults with heart disease: Study

Washington [US], April 2 (ANI): Mobile health technology including fitness apps have become a popular tool to track calories, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles, and now another benefit of using these applications has come to light.

2021-04-02T06:29:55.323424+00:00 IST

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Low-calorie diet, mild exercise may improve survival for leukemia adolescents: Study

Washington [US], April 2 (ANI): According to a new study, overweight children and adolescents receiving chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia are less successful battling the disease compared to their lean peers.

2021-04-02T04:34:04.209307+00:00 IST

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Study reveals gut microbiota in cesarean-born babies catches up

Gothenburg [Sweden], April 2 (ANI): While it's known that the infants born by cesarean section have a relatively inadequate array of bacteria in the gut, a novel study has found that by the age of three to five years, they are broadly in line with their peers. The study also showed that it takes a remarkably long time for the mature intestinal microbiota to get established.

2021-04-02T03:07:14.567467+00:00 IST

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Study finds new risk factors linked to increased risk of COVID-19 infection

Maryland [US], April 2 (ANI): As COVID-19 runs rampant across the world, a team of researchers have found associations between certain lifestyle factors and a person's risk of getting infected.

2021-04-02T02:55:55.174808+00:00 IST

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Study sheds light on reverse-order heart-liver transplant's benefits for certain patients

Minnesota [US], April 2 (ANI): Traditionally, surgeons transplant the heart first followed by the liver. But Mayo Clinic heart transplant team decided to reverse the order for highly sensitised patients in the hopes that the liver would absorb some of the patient's antibodies, removing them from circulation and lowering the risk of antibody-mediated rejection. The strategy worked, according to a study.

2021-04-02T02:50:18.962891+00:00 IST

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World Autism Awareness Day 2021: Experts speak to spread awareness about ASD

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Each year, World Autism Awareness Day is held on April 2 with an aim to make people understand and accept individuals with autism, foster worldwide support for them, and inspire people.

2021-04-01T17:49:56.407653+00:00 IST

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Targeted opioid relieves pain from IBD without causing side effects: Study

New York [US], April 1 (ANI): A targeted opioid, that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues, relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side effects, according to new research.

2021-04-01T02:52:20.353868+00:00 IST

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Study confirms link of processed meat to cardiovascular disease, early death

Ontario [Canada], April 1 (ANI): A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study, however, did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.

2021-04-01T02:14:15.353431+00:00 IST

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Study reveals increased rates of organ damage after discharge from hospital with COVID-19

Leicester [England], April 1 (ANI): People discharged from hospital after covid-19 appear to have increased rates of organ damage ("multiorgan dysfunction") compared with similar individuals in the general population, finds a study.

2021-04-01T01:43:29.552354+00:00 IST