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Soaps or sanitisers? What fights coronavirus better

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 3 (ANI): In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, health-specialists have been emphasising upon the importance of keeping your hands germ-free, either through the use of soaps or hand sanitisers.

2020-03-03T15:44:38.773419+00:00 IST

Study provides evidence to support good oral hygiene

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 3 (ANI): Brushing, flossing and regular dental visits all conventional good oral hygiene practices now has new research evidence to support it.

2020-03-03T06:16:10.752634+00:00 IST

Length of pregnancy alters child's DNA: Study

Stockholm [Sweden], Mar 3 (ANI): After mapping the relationship between the length of pregnancy and chemical DNA changes in newborn babies, researchers have found that length of pregnancy alters the DNA of the child.

2020-03-03T05:01:23.184792+00:00 IST

Average age of teens using drugs rise, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 3 (ANI): According to a recent study, the average age at which teens and young adults start consuming drugs is rising.

2020-03-03T04:43:44.692401+00:00 IST

Protein vital for wound healing after spinal cord injury, study explains

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 3 (ANI): A recent research has shed light on the fact that an axon guidance protein--Plexin-B2--in the central nervous system plays a vital role in wound healing and neural repairing spinal cord injury.

2020-03-03T04:40:55.151884+00:00 IST

Researchers develop mobile app to identify preterm birth risk in women

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Researchers have developed a mobile phone app to help identify the risk of preterm birth in women so that they can be given special treatments and care.

2020-03-02T17:20:06.297477+00:00 IST

Study focuses on role culture plays in feeling sick

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Social scientists have discovered a link between a person's culture and how one classifies being ill. The biological response from the body comes naturally in the form of physical and mental sensations when a person feels sick. The strength and severity of these sensations go beyond biology and may be affected by gender, ethnicity and various social norms we all have internalised.

2020-03-02T11:52:27.768917+00:00 IST

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'Start low, go slow' works for pain management in older patients

Minnesota [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Starting low and going slow is better when it comes to working on the pain management of older patients, a new study has suggested.

2020-03-02T06:14:18.568199+00:00 IST

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Sleep disorders might now be treated with AI

Connecticut [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Artificial intelligence can improve the precision of sleep medicines, resulting in more patient-centered care and better outcomes, suggest a new study.

2020-03-02T06:06:52.739105+00:00 IST

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Examining sleeping habits in older adults can help prevent future medical conditions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 2 (ANI): Are your grandparents sleepy during the day? If so it is highly likely that they might be developing new medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.

2020-03-02T03:32:28.656538+00:00 IST

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Can COVID-19 harm pregnant women, babies?

Washington D.C. [USA], March 1 (ANI): As the deadly COVID-19 spreads across the globe, there is not yet any concrete scientific literature in existence about the vulnerability of pregnant women to this virus, Fox News cited the American agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

2020-03-01T17:33:07.234482+00:00 IST

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Study reveals AI may scan doctors' notes to distinguish between types of back pain

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors' notes within electronic medical records. This approach can help to treat patients more accurately.

2020-03-01T17:23:44.834007+00:00 IST

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Health issues in one's 20s may lead to poor brain function in older age

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): Some of the health issues faced by a person in their 20s may lead to problems with thinking, memory skills and the brain's ability to properly regulate its blood flow as they grow older, new research suggests.

2020-03-01T09:30:58.290645+00:00 IST

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Study suggests electrolyte supplements are ineffective

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): According to a new study, consumption of sports drinks and other supplements by athletes is of little help as electrolyte supplements are mostly ineffective.

2020-03-01T08:25:57.838620+00:00 IST

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Getting adequate sleep helps teenagers deal with social stress

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): Researchers have found out that getting an adequate amount of sleep helps teenagers to deal with social stress efficiently.

2020-03-01T05:59:39.923339+00:00 IST

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Low fruit, vegetable intake can lead to anxiety disorders, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 1 (ANI): Adults who consume less fruits and vegetables, according to a new study, are more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

2020-03-01T05:54:40.161457+00:00 IST

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Study links job insecurities to worst personality changes

Melbourne [Australia], March 1 (ANI): Experiencing chronic job insecurity can change your personality for worse, suggests a study.

2020-03-01T04:56:04.724484+00:00 IST

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Women with disabilities at higher risk of unintended pregnancies, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 29 (ANI): A study has claimed that women with disabilities are at higher risk of unintended pregnancies as compared to normal women.

2020-02-29T14:34:45.805966+00:00 IST

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Quarantining Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers led to more coronavirus cases: Study

Umea [Sweden], Feb 29 (ANI): The cruise ship Diamond Princess was quarantined for over two weeks resulting in more coronavirus infected passengers than if they would have disembarked immediately, revealed a study conducted at Umea University in Sweden.

2020-02-29T05:11:56.139866+00:00 IST

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Not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat counts in weight loss: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 29 (ANI): While excessive attention is paid in determining what you eat, how much you eat, and how much exercise you get, an important factor of 'when' to consume is often neglected.

2020-02-29T04:55:27.067858+00:00 IST

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Omega-3 fat supplements ineffective for cancer prevention: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 29 (ANI): A new research has shown that supplements based on Omega-3 fats do not have a protective effect against cancer and could even potentially increase the chances of its onset, albeit marginally.

2020-02-29T03:05:15.955588+00:00 IST