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Alcohol, marijuana usage among teens analysed in new study

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A new research examined whether recreational marijuana legalisation in Oregon and marijuana and alcohol retail outlet density levels are associated with co-use and beliefs supportive of the use of each among teens.

2021-02-07T07:21:05.941489+00:00 IST

Study links increased risk of death in COVID-19 patients with frailty

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A new study has found that frailty increases the risk of mortality in COVID-19 patients.

2021-02-07T06:04:13.169166+00:00 IST

Women at increased risk of fatal, nighttime cardiac arrest: Study

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): Women are at a higher risk than men to suffer sudden death due to cardiac arrest during nighttime hours, suggested a new study.

2021-02-07T04:49:54.337599+00:00 IST

Greater retail availability of marijuana, alcohol linked with co-use among teens

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): In an Oregon based study, researchers examined the recreational marijuana legalisation and alcohol retail outlet density levels that are associated with co-use and beliefs supportive of the use of each among teens.

2021-02-06T17:59:17.875427+00:00 IST

Here's how calorie label on alcohol drinks may affect obesity

Liverpool [UK], February 6 (ANI): According to the findings of a novel study, calorie labelling which is mandatory on alcoholic drinks could address both alcohol consumption and obesity.

2021-02-06T15:59:41.606337+00:00 IST

Here's how adding vitamin C in diet can help cure bleeding gums

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): A new study explores added advantages of Vitamin C consumption and advocates that adding it to daily diet could work wonders in healing bleeding gums.

2021-02-06T13:54:39.268571+00:00 IST

About half of patients with uncontrolled asthma smoked cannabis, finds survey

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The findings of a new survey published in the journal 'Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology', showed that of those who used cannabis, about half smoked it while a third vaped, both 'inhalation routes' are likely to affect one's lungs.

2021-02-06T10:50:44.107365+00:00 IST

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Study suggests women undergo less aggressive open heart surgery

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery, as per a new study.

2021-02-06T09:02:02.370392+00:00 IST

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Pandemic increases substance abuse, mental health issues for those struggling with obesity

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is having a detrimental impact on substance use, mental health, and weight-related health behaviours among people with obesity, according to a new study by researchers at UT Southwestern and the UTHealth School of Public Health.

2021-02-06T05:02:50.658617+00:00 IST

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Grape consumption may protect against UV damage to skin

Washington [US], February 6 (ANI): A recent human study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that consuming grapes protected against ultraviolet (UV) skin damage.

2021-02-06T04:48:01.102143+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 patients have higher risk of dying after cardiac arrest

Washington (US), February 5 (ANI): A new study has found that COVID-19 patients who suffer cardiac arrest have a higher probability of dying in comparison to those who are not infected with it. Women particularly have a nine times higher chance of dying due to the same reason.

2021-02-05T04:39:08.881489+00:00 IST

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Lower risk of Parkinson's disease associated with prostate medication

Iowa [US], February 5 (ANI): The recent findings of a large observational study suggest that lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease is associated with taking a particular type of medication, that is used for the treatment of enlarged prostate.

2021-02-05T04:38:32.489886+00:00 IST

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Social distancing lowers chances of getting Covid-19 not just in community but individuals too

Washington (US), February 5 (ANI): During this pandemic, research has established the value of social distancing as a means of deterring the spread of COVID-19 but a new study has found out that staying away from others benefits individuals who practice social distancing and not just for the larger community.

2021-02-05T00:54:18.364143+00:00 IST

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World Cancer Day: Understanding role of nutrition, lifestyle changes to control cancer

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): People across the globe need to be aware regarding nutrition and other lifestyle changes that can be implemented to help them recover and potentially reduce the risk of the same cancer recurring or a new one developing.

2021-02-04T07:33:23.633885+00:00 IST

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Here's how pain experienced in everyday life impacts memory

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A new study has found that higher pain intensity is linked to reductions in working memory ability and increased activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.

2021-02-04T05:01:00.225594+00:00 IST

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Type 2 diabetes' patients experiencing blood sugar swings at higher risk of heart disease

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A new study suggested that patients with type 2 diabetes experiencing big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors' visits are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

2021-02-04T04:33:30.820180+00:00 IST

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Sleep deprivation may exacerbate frailty's effects on mental health in older adults

Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): Previous studies have linked sleep deprivation and frailty with depression. A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that examined their combined effect suggests that short sleep intensifies the impacts of frailty on depressive symptoms.

2021-02-03T12:17:41.037335+00:00 IST

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Pandemic lockdown's psychological impact on pregnant women

Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): During the lockdown in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, pregnant women had higher symptoms of depression and anxiety.

2021-02-03T12:04:58.719264+00:00 IST

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Trial gives hope for better control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks

Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): An international study, led by QIMR Berghofer researchers, has shown that a new device that targets 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitos could be extremely useful in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika.

2021-02-03T05:04:42.716842+00:00 IST

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US adults report highest stress level since early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): More than 80 per cent of US adults report emotions associated with prolonged stress, according to a new poll.

2021-02-02T11:11:10.985004+00:00 IST

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Trouble paying rent, being forced to move associated with lower levels of sleep

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): While we all know how stress affects our sleeping pattern, a new study has found that people who are unable to pay their rent or are being forced to move out may sleep less than their peers who don't have such problems.

2021-02-02T06:58:00.113692+00:00 IST