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Socioeconomics, metabolic syndrome, and osteopenia in postmenopausal women

Ohio [USA], April 22 (ANI): A new study examined the association of socioeconomic status-related factors, unhealthy lifestyles, and diet-related factors with the coexistence of metabolic syndrome and osteoporosis in women.

2020-04-22T05:34:06.605861+00:00 IST

New research gives further evidence of autoimmunity's role in Parkinson's disease

California [USA], April 21 (ANI): A new study has found evidence that Parkinson's disease is partly an autoimmune disease and the autoimmune system of a body plays an important role in the disease's functioning.

2020-04-21T05:31:22.145712+00:00 IST

Early referrals by general physicians may help cancer patients survive longer

London [UK], April 21 (ANI): Early referrals by General Physicians (GP) are likely to increase the lifespan of cancer patients, suggests a new study conducted by the researchers of King's College London and National Institute for Health Research.

2020-04-21T05:27:19.916040+00:00 IST

Early screening based on family history may help in colorectal cancer detection

California [USA], April 20 (ANI): Early screening of colorectal cancer in people who have a family history of the disease may help in early diagnosis, suggests a new study.

2020-04-20T05:33:01.654266+00:00 IST

Researchers develop tool to predict risk of death for people suffering from dementia

Toronto [Canada], April 20 (ANI): Researchers have developed a tool to predict the risk of death and admission to a long-term care facility for patients with dementia.

2020-04-20T05:21:29.395903+00:00 IST

Young people leave it too late to seek help for eating disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], April 19 (ANI): A new study has found that young people are leaving it 'too late' to seek help for eating disorders, citing fear of losing control over their eating or weight, denial, and failure to perceive the severity of the illness as reasons not to get professional advice.

2020-04-19T09:54:42.238379+00:00 IST

Excessive consumption of alcohol during lockdown can weaken immune system

Washington D.C. [USA], April 19 (ANI): As the COVID-19 lockdown has most people staying indoors, many booze lovers are planning to spend the days with their favourite alcohol.

2020-04-19T06:00:04.298922+00:00 IST

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Study reveals scents regulate fat storage without affecting eating behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): A team of researchers has found the answer to an intriguing question - is it possible to change the body's fat storage without changing eating habits.

2020-04-18T05:13:35.623444+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop novel technology that aims to improve treatment of neurological diseases

Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): A team researchers have found a recently developed system for switching on the activity of genes that could improve treatments for a broad range of neurological diseases. They have developed new gene promoters - which act like switches to turn on gene expression - that promise to broaden the ability to deliver large genes and keep them active for long periods of time.

2020-04-18T02:39:27.641338+00:00 IST

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Study reveals women receive less recommended drugs after a heart attack

Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have found that women are more likely to die after a heart attack than men because they are often not prescribed the drugs they need.

2020-04-18T02:37:21.964380+00:00 IST

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Study links genetics to childhood emotional, social and psychiatric problems

Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): In recent research, scientists have linked the emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents with higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. The study implies that the genetics passed from parents may be linked with psychiatric problems in children and adolescents and may also leading to depression in adults.

2020-04-17T06:03:26.784359+00:00 IST

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Blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer, says study

Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): In a multidisciplinary study, researchers have found that a blood test may be able to detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer when it is still in its early stages, while also helping doctors accurately stage a patient's disease and guide them to the appropriate treatment.

2020-04-17T03:28:38.440739+00:00 IST

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Exercising may help improve mental fitness, says research

Washington DC [USA], April 17 (ANI): Indulging in sports activities and exercising has been proved to improve your cognitive performance, but which type and how much exercise will keep your mind in top shape?

2020-04-17T02:37:18.402264+00:00 IST

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Study reveals breastfeeding may lead to fewer human viruses in infants

Washington D.C. [USA], April 16 (ANI): Researchers examined hundreds of babies in a study and discovered that even small amounts of breastmilk strongly influences the accumulation of viral populations in the infant's gut and provides a protective effect against potentially pathogenic viruses.

2020-04-16T04:51:11.024800+00:00 IST

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Study reveals obesity is critical risk factor for type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics

Washington D.C. [USA], April 16 (ANI): There is a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes by at least 6 times in people suffering from obesity, regardless of genetic predisposition to the disease, suggests a recent study.

2020-04-16T04:46:55.667532+00:00 IST

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Study reveals Alzheimer's patients may need dosing changes in medicines prescribed for other conditions

Washington D.C. [USA], April 16 (ANI): Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are often prescribed drugs for other conditions -- including diabetes or high blood pressure -- at the same doses as those without dementia. That practice might need to be re-examined the wake of findings of a recent study.

2020-04-16T04:10:45.345129+00:00 IST

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Interacting with your GP may prevent cardiovascular disease: Study

Washington DC [USA], April 15 (ANI): A general practitioner (GP), trained in motivational interviewing may reduce risk of getting cardiovascular disease in those who are not diabetic or are at risk of developing it, suggests a randomised study from Aarhus University.

2020-04-15T03:09:39.679162+00:00 IST

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Spider venom key to pain relief without side-effects, find researchers

Washington D.C. [USA], April 15 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that the molecules in tarantula venom could be used as an alternative to opioid pain killers for those seeking chronic pain relief.

2020-04-15T02:40:48.973440+00:00 IST

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Traditional vegetable diet lowers risk of premature babies, says study

Washington DC [USA], April 15 (ANI): A study has suggested that consuming the traditional 'three-veggies' before pregnancy lowers the risk of premature birth.

2020-04-15T02:22:52.994054+00:00 IST

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Scientists find structural protein that may be new marker of depression

Washington D.C. [USA], April 14 (ANI): A structural protein has been zeroed on by scientists as a new target for the diagnosis and treatment of depression, suggests a recent study.

2020-04-14T03:20:57.082185+00:00 IST

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Study reveals milk allergy guidelines may cause over diagnosis in babies, children

Washington D.C. [USA], April 14 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that the current medical guidelines for diagnosing cow's milk allergy in babies and young children may be linked to overdiagnosis of the condition.

2020-04-14T03:12:26.005206+00:00 IST