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Study reveals increasing global rates of liver cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): Despite the advances aimed at preventing liver cancer, new research has revealed rising rates of the disease around the world.

2020-03-23T06:31:44.686777+00:00 IST

Novel research may help older adults stay physically capable for longer

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have identified a mechanism that drives the clearance of damaged mitochondria. The discovery can be considered to take researchers one step closer in the field of drug therapies that help older adults maintain their skeletal muscle mass and physical function for longer.

2020-03-23T03:02:08.401429+00:00 IST

COVID-19 can remain infectious for days on surfaces, reveals study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): As people are taking precautionary measures to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, a new scientific study has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols.

2020-03-21T05:00:03.818073+00:00 IST

Researchers discover new drug to ease side effects of medication against severe depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 21 (ANI): A new substance has been discovered by a team of researchers that could ease the serious side effects of the medication or the drugs taken by patients for treating severe depression.

2020-03-21T04:49:47.988164+00:00 IST

United Nations launches coronavirus-themed campaign for International Day Of Happiness

New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): As the outbreak of novel coronavirus is affecting both physical and mental health of individuals across the globe, United Nations International Day of Happiness on Friday launched the campaign theme for this year dedicated to uniting humanity and winning the fight against the global pandemic.

2020-03-20T08:18:54.129088+00:00 IST

Stress can be trigger to second heart attack

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): A new study has thrown light on how stress and mental pressure can trigger a second heart attack in patients.

2020-03-20T05:21:27.072955+00:00 IST

Higher daily step counts linked with lower blood pressure

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): People who take more steps daily, as tracked by their watch, have lower blood pressure on average than those taking fewer steps, suggests a study.

2020-03-20T05:18:39.369034+00:00 IST

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High sugar intake may lead to early death, but not due to obesity

London [England], Mar 20 (ANI): A new study suggests that consuming high sugar diets has a negative impact on the health of individuals independent of the bodyweight of the people.

2020-03-20T05:12:01.068610+00:00 IST

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Study throws light on how to age slowly

Tallinn [Estonia], Mar 20 (ANI): A new research gives food for thought as to how to slow down age-related changes in humans.

2020-03-20T05:11:09.441343+00:00 IST

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Place of origin likely to influence your baby's behaviour, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Infants who are from a rural family background tend to display negative emotions, such as anger or frustration more frequently than their urban counterparts, suggests a recent study in the Journal of Community Psychology.

2020-03-19T05:35:19.182592+00:00 IST

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Gene therapy may help treat cardiac disease

California [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Gene therapy might be helpful in treating life-threatening cardiac diseases, suggests a new study.

2020-03-19T05:25:36.319308+00:00 IST

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Hyponatremia patients should only 'drink to thirst', suggests study

Pennsylvania [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Patients suffering from hyponatremia related to workout should 'drink to thirst' to avoid overhydration, suggests a new study.

2020-03-19T05:17:14.080516+00:00 IST

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Digestive symptoms common among COVID-19 patients: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID-19 patients, according to a study published by The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

2020-03-19T05:04:29.632071+00:00 IST

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Coronavirus has a natural origin, says study

Washington DC [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): A new study suggests that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that emerged from China's Wuhan city is a product of natural evolution.

2020-03-18T05:17:32.577161+00:00 IST

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Study links high level of iron in lungs to increased asthma severity

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The build-up of iron in the lung cells and tissues is associated with worst asthma symptoms and lower lung function, suggests a new study.

2020-03-18T04:59:57.842725+00:00 IST

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Study suggests power of scents can alter how memories are processed in brain

Washington DC [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): Scents or odours has a great potential in triggering the memory of past experiences and also a tool to treat memory-related mood disorders, suggests researchers from Boston University's (BU) Center for Systems Neuroscience.

2020-03-18T04:53:09.469674+00:00 IST

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Novel coronavirus remains stable on surfaces for hours

Maryland [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The novel coronavirus infectious particles can remain stable in air and linger on solid surfaces for spans ranging from several hours to days, suggests a new study.

2020-03-18T04:09:30.582831+00:00 IST

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For old people, vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture

New Jersey [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according to a Rutgers-led study.

2020-03-18T03:41:53.443379+00:00 IST

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Study links children's sleep duration to behavioural disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): Children who get the fewest hours of sleep are at the highest risk of developing mental health issues later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression, suggest a new study.

2020-03-17T05:20:29.948739+00:00 IST

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Instagram makes it easier to exercise

Trondheim [Norway], Mar 17 (ANI): A new study has revealed that it gets easier for people to exercise when they get motivated through Instagram.

2020-03-17T05:09:01.907141+00:00 IST

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More balanced protein intake reduces age-related muscle loss

Birmingham [UK], Mar 17 (ANI): Consuming a more balanced protein diet can help in reduction of various age-related loss of muscles, suggests a new study.

2020-03-17T03:27:53.648386+00:00 IST