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AI-based blood tests to predict neurodegenerative disease progression

Montreal (Quebec) [Canada], Jan 28 (ANI): A recent study has shown the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms in predicting the progression of neurodegenerative diseases in people.

2020-01-28T16:58:05.162849+00:00 IST

Walnut consumption may slow cognitive decline!

California [US], Jan 28 (ANI): Walnut consumption by healthy, elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years, but had a greater effect on elderly adults, who had smoked more and had a lower baseline neuropsychological test scores, says a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain.

2020-01-28T10:47:04.273631+00:00 IST

This discovery could help slow down progression of Parkinson's disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): A team of scientists discovered a small molecule that may slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease, which is a neurodegenerative disorder with no cure.

2020-01-28T04:15:08.759147+00:00 IST

Men aren't better than women at spatial cognition: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): Researchers have found that there is no male advantage in mental rotation abilities associated with spatial cognition competences, by employing cutting-edge eye-tracking technology.

2020-01-28T03:51:14.752564+00:00 IST

Looking younger is easy after this study

California [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): Looking younger is easier than ever after a new cosmetic procedure that researchers have found.

2020-01-28T03:19:57.570752+00:00 IST

Study reveals shortness of breath, cough as first symptom of lung cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): After a study found that shortness of breath and cough were becoming more common as the first symptom of lung cancer, global practitioners were being urged to consider both as the first symptom in diagnosis.

2020-01-28T03:06:24.939312+00:00 IST

Study reveals high air pollution exposure in 1-year-olds linked to structural brain changes at age 12

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12.

2020-01-28T03:05:14.307446+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on researchers identifying opportunities to advance genomic medicine

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 27 (ANI): Based on genetic discoveries that have substantially advanced over the past 25 years to treat a spectrum of ailments ranging from inflammatory bowel diseases to diabetes, a new study attempts to provide a framework for medical innovation to improve clinical care.

2020-01-27T07:05:05.348423+00:00 IST

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Study reveals survival of preterm babies improves by 25% after quality-improvement program

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 27 (ANI): According to a recent study in Canada, the rate of survival of preterm babies in Canada has increased by 25 per cent after the introduction of national program - Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country.

2020-01-27T06:46:16.736293+00:00 IST

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Study reveals high-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): A new study on mouse reveals that consuming high protein diet spurs unstable plaque, the kind which leads to blocked arteries. And more plaque build-up in the arteries increases the risk of a heart attack.

2020-01-26T14:55:21.223755+00:00 IST

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Prenatal smoking and drinking increases the risk for SIDS

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): A new study revealed that children born to mothers who drank and smoked beyond the first three months of pregnancy have 12 fold increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as compared to those who are unexposed or only exposed in the first three months of pregnancy.

2020-01-26T12:16:53.688378+00:00 IST

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A new surgical procedure to fix broken ribs faster

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): Doctors have come up with a new surgical procedure to fix rib fractures.

2020-01-26T10:15:37.652782+00:00 IST

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Ketogenic diet may not be healthy: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): As a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet known as Ketogenic diet, has been touted as one of best weight loss programs, at the same time been dismissed by many. People who wish to give it a try, need to clearly understand if they will be able to sustain such a drastic change in eating habits that too in a safe manner.

2020-01-25T15:17:45.406597+00:00 IST

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Intentional use of fentanyl on rise: Study

Toronto [Canada], Jan 25 (ANI): The use of fentanyl by the people who suffer from a drug habit has witnessed a twofold increase since the year 2015, says a latest research.

2020-01-25T10:39:21.574272+00:00 IST

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Researchers find link between early life adversity and opioid addiction

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A new study conducted by a team of researchers reveals why individuals who have a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction.

2020-01-25T08:58:22.507450+00:00 IST

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Rat model experiment finds opioid dependence brings brain differences

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): In an effort to understand the possible therapeutic methods for humans, who are dealing with opioid addiction, a rat model study found that opioid dependence produced permanent changes in the brains of rats.

2020-01-25T07:14:04.229537+00:00 IST

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'Jumping genes' provides stability to DNA folding patterns

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A new research has identified that 'jumping genes' -- bits of DNA that can move from one spot in the genome to another -- play a major role in stabilising the 3D folding patterns of the DNA molecule inside the cell's nucleus.

2020-01-25T07:12:43.951327+00:00 IST

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Scientists weighing in on the perks of getting high on psychedelics

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): The debate around the effects of getting high is soon going to be the centre of a new mini-series which will deal with the case of psychedelics influencing one's mind, while scientists are also getting inclined towards a positive role of psychedelics.

2020-01-25T07:10:56.218120+00:00 IST

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Micro doses of lithium can halt advanced Alzheimer, recover cognitive abilities, study finds

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A study conducted by a team of researchers have found that lithium in doses up to 400 times lower than what is been prescribed for mood disorders is capable of halting signs of advanced Alzheimer's pathology and recovering of lost cognitive abilities.

2020-01-25T03:15:46.200944+00:00 IST

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Study reveals eating yogurt may help lessen risk of breast cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): A recent study has found that consuming natural yoghurt on a daily basis may help women to be at lower risk of risk cancer.

2020-01-24T11:07:08.278687+00:00 IST

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Structural features of donor's kidney may predict recipient's compatibility

Washington, D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): A donor's kidney structure may predict the success or failure of kidney transplant in the recipient's body, a new study as suggested.

2020-01-24T05:45:34.295567+00:00 IST