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Study focuses on research that reverses reproductive clock in mice

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): In a breakthrough, researchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the ageing process in eggs, offering hope for some women struggling to conceive.

2020-02-12T16:27:18.368225+00:00 IST

Study reveals optimism reduces stroke severity, inflammation

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months as compared to those who are less optimistic, says a recent study.

2020-02-12T14:27:01.064654+00:00 IST

Scientists tweak cellular process to speed up ALS treatment

Arizona [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): A new study has popped up in the field of medicine which attempts to explore the potential of a certain cellular process - known as endocytosis - to pave the way towards a revolutionary treatment approach that could counter the debilitating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease.

2020-02-12T12:30:23.459442+00:00 IST

Government not taking coronavirus threat seriously: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi [India], Feb 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the central government is not taking the coronavirus threat seriously and added that timely action is critical in checking a potential outbreak.

2020-02-12T11:52:35.065898+00:00 IST

Researchers suggest stronger behavioural monitoring for teens with ADHD background

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): Adolescents with a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prone to varied concerns, including adverse mental-health condition, sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), and car accidents.

2020-02-12T04:26:00.648325+00:00 IST

Intonation, facial expression help toddlers detect speaker's politeness

Barcelona [Spain], Feb 12 (ANI): As children in their earlier stages of life express themselves through their facial expressions and gestures, they tend to understand the politeness of a speaker in the same way, suggests a study.

2020-02-12T03:51:51.980185+00:00 IST

Stressing too much can affect your thinking process

Missouri [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): Researchers after a new study have found out that stress can impact aspects of the thinking process of humans including problem-solving.

2020-02-12T03:16:07.435319+00:00 IST

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Scientists target foot, mouth disease virus to tackle pancreatic cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 12 (ANI): A team of scientists are taking the help of the foot and mouth disease virus to tackle common cancer with the worst survival rate - pancreatic cancer.

2020-02-12T02:46:18.554775+00:00 IST

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Teens with ADHD history need stronger monitoring

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that adolescents with a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk for a multitude of adverse outcomes, including sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), mental health conditions, and car accidents.

2020-02-11T17:50:19.484426+00:00 IST

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Ways to improve cancer literacy in young students

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): According to a recent study implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

2020-02-11T17:37:40.951466+00:00 IST

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Parent with an alcohol use disorder affects brain transitions

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects how brain transitions between active and resting states regardless of their own drinking habits.

2020-02-11T17:37:35.870767+00:00 IST

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Study reveals taller young men may have lower dementia risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): A recent study suggests men who are taller in young adulthood may have a lower risk of dementia in old age.

2020-02-11T17:24:05.540125+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on new technique to study parasitic infections one cell at a time

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): Scientists developed a new technique that may help them to study the body's immune response to intestinal parasite infections one gut cell at a time.

2020-02-11T17:11:47.037852+00:00 IST

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Experts suggest fresh air, ventilation may avert Coronavirus infection

Singapore, Feb 11 (ANI): With the outbreak of deadly Coronavirus in China and other parts of the world, experts suggest that staying at well-ventilated areas can avert infection by the virus.

2020-02-11T03:15:26.337365+00:00 IST

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Youth with HIV are less likely to get viral suppression than adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 10 (ANI): Despite similar enrollment rates in medical care, an analysis showed that young people with HIV have much lower rates of viral suppression when compared to adults.

2020-02-10T17:23:20.348447+00:00 IST

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Deficiency of vitamin D during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 10 (ANI): In a recent study, MD Minna Sucksdorff from the University of Turku, Finland revealed that alongside genotype, prenatal factors such as vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, can influence the development of ADHD.

2020-02-10T16:21:52.355817+00:00 IST

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Single dose of HPV vaccine can protect from cervical cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 10 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers indicated that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop into cervical cancer.

2020-02-10T15:36:27.751878+00:00 IST

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Review finds excessive smartphone, social media use may be linked to youth mental health

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 10 (ANI): A recent article reviews evidence that suggests association between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress among adolescents.

2020-02-10T08:55:07.080388+00:00 IST

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Ontario study reveals diabetes more common in First Nations people, especially women

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 10 (ANI): According to a recent study in Ontario, diabetes is more common among people of the First Nations, especially women and occurs at younger ages than in other people in the state. First Nations is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada.

2020-02-10T07:03:12.389096+00:00 IST

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Social media users tend to eat healthy or junk if their friends do the same: Study

Birmingham [UK], Feb 9 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that people tend to consume more of either healthy or junk foods after being influenced by their peers. This phenomenon could be attributed to the posts people put up about their eating habits or the general state of health they portray through their social media profiles.

2020-02-09T17:49:41.294610+00:00 IST

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Physical exercise is beneficial for children's health

Halle [Germany], Feb 9 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates short phases of intense physical exercise with periods of recovery, can potentially induce a significant improvement in the health of children within a very short time.

2020-02-09T15:08:01.954988+00:00 IST