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Scientists find genes that help cancer cells to penetrate brain

Moscow [Russia], August 12 (ANI): In an attempt to create new methods for cancer diagnosis and treatment, an international team of scientists, including a researcher from Sechenov University, reviewed scientific articles on proteins (and genes encoding them) that help cancer cells enter the brain.

2020-08-12T07:09:03.458138+00:00 IST

Mother's obesity may interfere with child's brain development, says study

New York [US], August 11 (ANI): Obesity in expectant mothers may be a contributing factor in hindering the development of the babies' brains, according to a new study.

2020-08-11T07:38:04.088435+00:00 IST

Study points out opioid risks for patients transitioning to skilled nursing facilities

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): A recent study focusing on the opioid-fueled public health crisis concluded that the hospital patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities often bring a high-dose painkiller prescription with them, which suggests that more attention should be paid to opioid safety for those patients.

2020-08-11T07:13:27.005003+00:00 IST

Researchers find new potential treatment for prion diseases

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): A possible effective treatment strategy for patients suffering from prion disease, has been suggested by a novel study published by the Oxford University Press.

2020-08-10T06:04:36.418407+00:00 IST

Study suggests standardised care likely to help equalise health outcomes among testicular cancer patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): Although sociodemographic factors have been associated with poor outcomes for patients treated for testicular cancer, guideline-directed, expert care can help to address this issue, suggest the findings of recent research.

2020-08-10T05:21:25.120453+00:00 IST

Researchers find clue to improve artificial vision for patients with retinitis pigmentosa

Seoul [South Korea], Aug 10 (ANI): Important findings that could potentially improve the performance of retinal prostheses creating an artificial vision for blind individuals have been reported by a team of Korean researchers.

2020-08-10T04:54:04.795548+00:00 IST

Researchers identify therapeutic targets to treat heart-related diseases

Baltimore (Maryland) [USA], August 9 (ANI): A team of researches has identified a potential therapeutic target for clogged arteries and other health risks that stem from an excess of harmful fats in the bloodstream.

2020-08-09T06:07:01.073526+00:00 IST

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Bodyweight has alarming impact on brain function: Study

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): An increase in the bodyweight means all of the regions of the brain going down in activity and blood flow, as per a recent brain imaging study.

2020-08-09T05:31:46.900574+00:00 IST

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Eating well in sustainable way more important during pandemic: Study

Adelaide [Australia], August 8 (ANI): In the midst of a global pandemic, eating well in a sustainable way is more important now than ever, suggest experts from Flinders University, Australia.

2020-08-08T11:41:40.812793+00:00 IST

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Young women with PCOS at higher risk of heart disease

Sophia Antipolis [France], August 8 (ANI): A new study suggests that women in their 30s and 40s with a common condition affecting how the ovaries work are more likely to get heart disease.

2020-08-08T09:20:26.216106+00:00 IST

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Despite COVID-19 concerns, cigar smokers are smoking more: Survey

North Carolina [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): Results from an online survey suggest that though cigar smokers are concerned about their health and COVID-19 but are eventually smoking more during the pandemic.

2020-08-08T06:07:04.482708+00:00 IST

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Five effective ways to beat stress caused by uncertainty during COVID-19

Washington D.C. [USA], August 8 (ANI): With the coronavirus pandemic flushing in more uncertainty than ever in people's lives, it has also added to the daily life stress and anxiety faced by an individual.

2020-08-08T04:12:50.657870+00:00 IST

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People who feel dizzy when they stand up likely to have higher risk of dementia

Minnesota [USA], Aug 7 (ANI): People who feel dizzy or light-headed when they stand up may have an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study.

2020-08-07T05:49:39.177033+00:00 IST

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Blood test may point to patients at higher risk for COVID-19 deterioration, death

Washington D.C. [USA], August 7 (ANI): George Washington University (GW) researchers found five biomarkers, medical indicators found in the blood, associated with higher odds of clinical deterioration and death in COVID-19 patients.

2020-08-07T05:18:37.548354+00:00 IST

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Alcoholism treatment is potentially effective against COVID-19

Washington D.C. [USA], August 6 (ANI): A team of chemists from HSE University and the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry used molecular modelling to find out that two medications that have been known for a long time can be used to fight SARS-CoV-2.

2020-08-06T07:10:43.714611+00:00 IST

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Bone drug may be beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Boston [USA], Aug 6 (ANI): A new study suggests that bisphosphonates which are the drugs that prevent the loss of bone density and used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases appear to be safe and beneficial for osteoarthritis patients.

2020-08-06T06:17:40.138352+00:00 IST

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Study suggests pregnancy, ovarian function are risk factors for coronary artery disease

Ohio [USA], August 5 (ANI): A new study suggests the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) could be identified earlier by looking at reproductive risk factors.

2020-08-05T05:54:01.142774+00:00 IST

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Though concerned about COVID-19, cigar smokers are smoking more, survey finds

North Carolina [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): An online survey involving nearly 800 cigar smokers found that majority of the people surveyed intended to quit smoking due to concerns about elevated health risks if they contracted COVID-19, more than twice as many reported they increased rather than decreased their tobacco use since the pandemic's onset.

2020-08-05T04:41:33.988902+00:00 IST

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Child sleep problems associated with impaired academic and psychosocial functioning

Pennsylvania [USA], August 4 (ANI): Irrespective of whether children have sleep problems since birth or not, a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has found that sleep disturbances at any age are associated with diminished well-being by the time the children are 10 or 11 years old.

2020-08-04T08:46:44.718117+00:00 IST

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Lockdown study reports surge in health anxieties

Somerset [UK], August 4 (ANI): New research into people's coping strategies faced with COVID-19 highlights the mental health toll for those shielding.

2020-08-04T06:07:04.346422+00:00 IST

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Re-engineering antibodies for COVID-19

Texas [USA], August 3 (ANI): With millions of COVID-19 cases reported across the globe, people are turning to antibody tests to find out whether they have been exposed to the coronavirus that causes the disease.

2020-08-03T05:51:33.231937+00:00 IST