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Coronavirus mutation may have made it more contagious, finds study

Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): A study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in Houston finds that the virus that causes the disease is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious.

2020-10-31T02:36:22.498834+00:00 IST

Children with asymptomatic brain bleeds as newborns show normal brain development at age 2

Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): UNC researchers published unexpected and surprising results from a study based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of newborn brains. Twenty-six percent of the newborns in the study were found to have asymptomatic subdural haemorrhages or bleeding in and around the brain.

2020-10-31T02:23:52.579236+00:00 IST

Washing hands and Halloween candy can mitigate COVID-19 contamination risks: Study

Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): New research shows that COVID-19 exposure risk from contaminated candy could be successfully mitigated both by washing hands and washing candy using a simple at-home method.

2020-10-31T02:21:07.630558+00:00 IST

Microbes in gut could be protective against hazardous radiation exposure

Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): A recent study suggested that bacteria in the gut can protect from the exposure of hazardous radiation.

2020-10-30T18:32:58.698283+00:00 IST

Study shows COVID-19 risk to firefighters, emergency medical workers in New York City

Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): Firefighters and emergency medical workers in New York City were 15 times more likely to be infected during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general public, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.

2020-10-30T03:37:42.223121+00:00 IST

Decision conflict before cancer surgery correlates with lower activity after surgery: Study

Boston [US], October 30 (ANI): Nearly one-third of cancer patients who decide to undergo surgery for their condition may have second thoughts, and this decision conflict may lead to less favourable treatment outcomes in both near and long term, according to a team of investigators.

2020-10-30T03:19:56.626054+00:00 IST

Genomic study reveals role for hypothalamus in inflammatory bowel disease

Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): Using sophisticated 3D genomic mapping and integrating with public data resulting from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers have found significant genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and stress and depression.

2020-10-30T02:34:16.306707+00:00 IST

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High rate of symptomless COVID-19 infection among grocery store workers, finds study

Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): Grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19 infection, with those in customer-facing roles 5 times as likely to test positive as their colleagues in other positions, suggests the first study of its kind.

2020-10-30T02:03:47.182211+00:00 IST

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Radical diagnostic could save people at risk of dying from blood loss

Melbourne (Australia) [India], October 29 (ANI): Engineers have developed a fast, portable and cheap diagnostic that can help deliver urgent treatment to people at risk of dying from rapid blood loss.

2020-10-29T17:26:01.462052+00:00 IST

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Some COVID-19 'long haulers' experience lasting skin problems

Boston [US], October 29 (ANI): Some patients with COVID-19 have persistent skin-related symptoms long after their initial infection has cleared, according to a new analysis.

2020-10-29T06:13:54.792156+00:00 IST

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Shot of alcohol can help an irregular heartbeat

Washington [US], October 29 (ANI): A research from JAMA confirms the success of treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) that combines the standard treatment, catheter ablation, with a separate infusion of ethanol, or alcohol, to the vein of Marshall.

2020-10-29T05:52:40.067128+00:00 IST

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Study measures effectiveness of different face mask materials when coughing

Washington [US], October 29 (ANI): A team of researchers have tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags to determine what type of mask material is most effective at trapping the ultrafine particles which may contain viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.

2020-10-29T05:41:23.142427+00:00 IST

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Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk, suggests study

Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Dementia and other cognitive disorders are likely to be risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these pre-existing conditions during the pandemic.

2020-10-28T17:49:01.994198+00:00 IST

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Study reveals artificially sweetened drinks may not be healthier than sugary drinks

Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter.

2020-10-28T03:10:10.754866+00:00 IST

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New study shows food rich in omega-3 EPA, ALA can reduce risk of death after heart attack

California [US], October 28 (ANI): A new study found that regular consumption of foods rich in omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), found in marine foods like fatty fish, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in plant foods like walnuts, was associated with improved outcomes in individuals who suffered a heart attack, including decreased risk of death.

2020-10-28T02:36:46.357801+00:00 IST

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High vitamin A, E, and D intake linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults

Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): High vitamin A, E, and D intake may be linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults, suggests an analysis of nationally representative long term survey data.

2020-10-28T02:27:58.222681+00:00 IST

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New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise

Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting in blindness.

2020-10-28T02:26:02.013152+00:00 IST

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Researchers find aggressive 'hot spots' inside breast cancer tumours

Quebec [Canada], October 28 (ANI): Researchers have found tiny and previously undetectable 'hot spots' of extremely high stiffness inside breast cancer tumours.

2020-10-27T18:40:31.430033+00:00 IST

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Females clear asymptomatic malaria infection faster than males, suggest study

California [US], October 28 (ANI): A recent study revealed that females are able to clear asymptomatic malaria infections at a faster rate than their male counterparts.

2020-10-27T18:30:50.819128+00:00 IST

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Study finds postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth

Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): A National Institutes of Health study of 5,000 women has found that approximately 1 in 4 experienced high levels of depressive symptoms at some point in the three years after giving birth. The rest of the women experienced low levels of depression throughout the three-year span.

2020-10-27T05:43:18.860890+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on new insights into a potential target for autoimmune disease

Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Immune response is a balancing act: Too much can lead to inflammatory or autoimmune disease; too little could lead to a serious infection. Regulatory T cells, or Tregs, are important players in striking this balance, acting as "brakes" on the immune response so it doesn't go overboard.

2020-10-27T02:26:34.038644+00:00 IST