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Metformin use reduces risk of death for patients with COVID-19, diabetes

Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): Use of the diabetes drug metformin -- before a diagnosis of COVID-19 -- is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

2021-01-15T05:46:29.535929+00:00 IST

Racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 impact on life expectancy

Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): A study quantifies the disparate impacts of COVID-19 on life expectancy in the United States on the basis of racial and ethnic disparities.

2021-01-15T03:03:44.259496+00:00 IST

Study: Depression, stress could dampen efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviours can weaken the body's immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines. A new report suggests that the same may be true for the new COVID-19 vaccines that are in development and the early stages of global distribution.

2021-01-14T08:40:51.386677+00:00 IST

Effects of head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognised

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): While there is an abundant amount of research about traumatic brain injuries in athletes and those serving in the military, the same data is scarce when it comes to concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due to intimate partner violence.

2021-01-14T06:20:21.428933+00:00 IST

Researchers find how the brain paralyses you while you sleep

Tsukuba [Japan], January 14 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Tsukuba led by Professor Takeshi Sakurai have found neurons in the brain that link, narcolepsy, cataplexy, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder disorders and could provide a target for treatments.

2021-01-14T06:09:07.225176+00:00 IST

First-degree relative with kidney disease increases risk by three-fold

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): In a large population-based family study, family history of kidney disease was strongly associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease.

2021-01-13T08:24:37.157347+00:00 IST

Mothers, but not fathers, with multiple children report more fragmented sleep: Study

Montreal [Canada], January 13 (ANI): Mothers with multiple children report more fragmented sleep than mothers of a single child, but the number of children in a family doesn't seem to affect the quality of sleep for fathers, according to a study.

2021-01-13T07:33:11.963455+00:00 IST

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Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder.

2021-01-13T07:22:52.204806+00:00 IST

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Killing cancer by unleashing the body's own immune system

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): A University of Missouri researcher might have found a new way to help the body's immune system get past that deception and destroy cancer.

2021-01-13T07:15:18.226329+00:00 IST

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Study suggests menopause may be blamed for increased forgetfulness, lack of attention

Cleveland [Ohio], January 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that a woman's menopause stage can affect cognitive performance, and declines in memory may persist in the post-menopause period.

2021-01-13T06:24:35.649389+00:00 IST

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Ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumour growth: Study

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): A detailed description of how ovarian cancer cells adapt to survive and proliferate in the peritoneal cavity has been published in Frontiers in Oncology.

2021-01-13T05:54:37.813474+00:00 IST

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Survey finds Americans may delay medical appointments, emergency care during pandemic

Florida [US], January 12 (ANI): A new national survey by the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute has found that many Americans would delay doctor's appointments and even emergency care when COVID-19 rates are high.

2021-01-12T06:17:10.472309+00:00 IST

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Link between driver of ovarian cancer, metabolism opens up new therapeutic strategies

Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): Mutations that inactivate the ARID1A gene in ovarian cancer increase utilisation of the glutamine amino acid making cancer cells dependent on glutamine metabolism, according to a study by The Wistar Institute published online in Nature Cancer.

2021-01-12T06:15:12.357602+00:00 IST

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Study finds fragmented sleep patterns can predict vulnerability to chronic stress

Abu Dhabi [United Arab Emirates], January 12 (ANI): New research from NYU Abu Dhabi's Laboratory of Neural Systems and Behavior for the first time used an animal model to demonstrate how abnormal sleep architecture can be a predictor of stress vulnerability.

2021-01-12T06:02:03.500715+00:00 IST

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Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk

Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): Pregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study.

2021-01-12T05:40:02.666826+00:00 IST

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Food insufficiency linked to depression, anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): New research shows a 25 per cent rise in food insufficiency during the pandemic is linked to worsened mental health.

2021-01-12T05:38:11.462145+00:00 IST

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Make-up of gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity, immune response

Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): The variety and volume of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome, may influence the severity of COVID-19 as well as the magnitude of the immune system response to the infection, suggests the findings of new research.

2021-01-12T05:30:21.333228+00:00 IST

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Landmark study reveals link between gut microbes, diet, illnesses

Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): Diets rich in healthy and plant-based foods encourages the presence of gut microbes that are linked to a lower risk of common illnesses including heart disease, research has found.

2021-01-12T05:05:34.138970+00:00 IST

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Face masks and Covid-19 prevention

Washington (US), January 12 (ANI): Researchers reviewing evidence for the effectiveness of mask usage in preventing Covid-19 transmission, have found that in conjunction with hygiene, distancing, and contact tracing, mask-wearing, particularly by infectious individuals, can substantially reduce transmission by reducing infected aerosol and droplet emission.

2021-01-12T00:45:27.601830+00:00 IST

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Novel RNA factors may help cancer cells thrive

Washington [US], January 11 (ANI): Recent work by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital pinpoints critical changes in an enzyme known as DICER, which create a cascade of effects on this microRNAome.

2021-01-11T05:55:43.919070+00:00 IST

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Youth using e-cigarettes three times as likely to become daily cigarette smokers: Study

California [US], January 11 (ANI): Starting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, before the age of 18 is a major risk factor for people becoming daily cigarette smokers, suggests a new study.

2021-01-11T05:54:09.919249+00:00 IST