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Popular chemotherapy drug likely to be less effective in overweight, obese women

Brussels [Belgium], July 4 (ANI): Treatment with docetaxel, a common chemotherapy drug, might have lesser benefits for breast cancer patients who are overweight or obese, according to new research.

2020-07-04T07:04:08.995904+00:00 IST

Cyberbullying victims' experiences differ by ability to handle their emotions

Tokyo [Japan], July 4 (ANI): In the age of digital competency, it is easier for youngsters to fall prey to cyberbullying, as per a study observing the behaviour of bullying victims.

2020-07-04T06:56:09.600201+00:00 IST

UK children's hospital study reports surge in domestic child abuse during pandemic

London [UK], July 3 (ANI): There has been a surge in domestic child abuse during the coronavirus pandemic, suggests the experience of one specialist UK children's hospital.

2020-07-03T06:54:33.349965+00:00 IST

Researchers find simple, inexpensive treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD

Chicago [USA], July 3 (ANI): A team of researchers has now provided an early glimpse of how veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from one simple and inexpensive treatment involving nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.

2020-07-03T06:45:44.831059+00:00 IST

Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy may develop heart diseases later

Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): According to an international team of researchers, women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart disease and heart failure in later life.

2020-07-02T06:32:59.098632+00:00 IST

Researchers reveal simpler way to generate sensory hearing cells

Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): A team of researchers is revealing the secrets of a simpler way to generate the sensory cells of the inner ear. Their approach uses direct reprogramming to produce sensory cells known as "hair cells," due to their hair-like protrusions that sense sound waves.

2020-07-02T06:07:01.482234+00:00 IST

Andhra CM launches fleet of 1,088 ambulances

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a new fleet of 1,088 of '108' and '104' ambulances to provide emergency medicare in urban and rural areas of the state.

2020-07-01T08:33:35.809878+00:00 IST

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Researchers discover new strategy to treat brain cancer patients

Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): A team of investigators has uncovered a potentially promising strategy to target brain tumours -- isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genes, which are the most common brain tumours diagnosed in younger adults aged 18 to 45 years.

2020-07-01T07:05:56.864816+00:00 IST

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Study suggests menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome

Ohio [USA], July 1 (ANI): Perimenopause is a time when women become more vulnerable to a number of health problems. A new study based the Canadian Longitudinal Study's data on Aging identified menopause as a risk factor for the development of metabolic syndrome or some of its components, including hypertension, central obesity, and high blood sugar.

2020-07-01T06:15:18.204702+00:00 IST

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Doctor's Day: 'Violence against us breaks our heart', medics on violent incidents against them during pandemic

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Frontline health workers, who have been subjected to criticism and violence in several parts of the country during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic attribute it to the growing commercialisation of the practice among other factors.

2020-07-01T05:50:29.310797+00:00 IST

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Study confirms high prevalence of depression during menopause transition

Cleveland [Ohio], July 1 (ANI): A new study has now confirmed the high prevalence of depression, affecting almost 70 per cent of women transitioning into menopause. The study also explained the greatest risk factors for it in postmenopausal women, as well as any relationships with anxiety and fear of death.

2020-07-01T05:37:43.013364+00:00 IST

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Plasticity may make neurons vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease, study explains

Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): Neurons that regularly remodel are more prone to the dysfunctions linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

2020-06-30T05:55:53.741137+00:00 IST

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New eye drops may prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion: Study

New York [US], June 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has now developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for millions of adults worldwide.

2020-06-30T04:22:18.312705+00:00 IST

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Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits

Sophia Antipolis [France], June 29 (ANI): Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health, finds a new study.

2020-06-29T05:38:45.148256+00:00 IST

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MRI scan used for heart disease could also pick out aggressive cancers

London [UK], June 29 (ANI): A type of smart MRI scan used in people with heart disease could help assess whether children's cancers are especially aggressive and spot early signs that targeted treatments are working, a new study suggests.

2020-06-29T05:22:46.738151+00:00 IST

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Study reveals improved treatment for children with sickle cell anemia

London [UK], June 28 (ANI): Dose escalation of hydroxyurea treatment for children in Uganda with sickle cell anaemia is more effective and has similar side effects than a lower fixed dose of the same drug, suggest the findings of an international team of researchers.

2020-06-28T13:33:51.766345+00:00 IST

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Exposure to air pollution, smoking may lead to childhood obesity: Study

Barcelona [Spain], June 28 (ANI): Exposure to smoking (both maternal smoking during pregnancy and second-hand smoking during childhood), air pollution, as well as certain characteristics of the built environment may be associated with a higher development of obesity in children, according to a recent study.

2020-06-28T05:04:28.567357+00:00 IST

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Are you good at maths? You are more likely to intend to quit smoking

Ohio [USA], June 27 (ANI): The will to quit smoking is high among people who are better at maths, according to a recent study.

2020-06-27T09:19:27.966931+00:00 IST

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Five-minute urine test reveals quality of your diet plan: Study

London [UK], June 27 (ANI): Through a recent study, scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test which can measure the health of a person's diet, and produces an individual's unique urine 'fingerprint'.

2020-06-27T06:53:32.633334+00:00 IST

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Continuing social distancing, taking precautions could help in avoiding second COVID-19 wave: Study

Barcelona [Spain], June 27 (ANI): Continuing with social distancing norms and following other precautionary measures, even after a significant drop in the coronavirus cases, can help in preventing a second wave of the virus spread, suggest a modelling study performed by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

2020-06-27T06:33:51.819451+00:00 IST

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Researchers discover improved treatment for children with sickle cell anemia

London [UK], June 26 (ANI): A team of international researchers has found that dose escalation of hydroxyurea treatment for children in Uganda with sickle cell anemia is more effective and has similar side effects than a lower fixed dose of the same drug.

2020-06-26T06:07:15.940402+00:00 IST