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Air pollution exposure in childhood linked to schizophrenia risk, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Air pollution affects physical health, and research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health. Children who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution while growing up have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, a study has found.

2020-01-08T07:40:16.314813+00:00 IST

Study finds supplements like zinc, folic acid do not enhance male fertility

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): A new study showed that dietary supplements zinc and folic acid which have long been touted as an effective treatment for male infertility have failed to improve sperm counts and sperm potency.

2020-01-08T06:42:06.601912+00:00 IST

Genetic differences distinguish Children's type 1 diabetes from Adults' type 1.5

Pennsylvania [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Researchers from Philadelphia have discovered a genetic signature that could be helpful in distinguishing pediatric-onset T1d from the adult-onset form of diabetes sharing type1 diabetes (T1d).

2020-01-08T05:53:13.465528+00:00 IST

Dopamine leads to over-eating and eventually weight gain

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Pleasure and timing are interlinked, not only in life but in our body as well, finds a recent study. The brain's pleasure sector has an integrated connection with the human biological clock.

2020-01-07T15:08:41.704660+00:00 IST

Study focuses on young women getting unnecessary pelvic exams

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing the tests, which can lead to false-positive testing, over-treatment, anxiety, and needless cost.

2020-01-07T14:46:00.394786+00:00 IST

Women under age of 21 unnecessarily undergo certain medical tests, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Precaution is better than cure --while the popular saying applies for all, over-precaution can do more harm than good.

2020-01-07T14:41:48.639558+00:00 IST

Genes have a lot to do with anxiety and other mental health disorders

Washington D.C [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Six gene types determine if a person would be prone to anxiety, a detailed study on 200,000 veteran military personnel has recently published.

2020-01-07T09:48:47.804373+00:00 IST

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Young adults using e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes at higher risk of stroke, finds study

Michigan [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): A new study has found that young adults that use both e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes are at a higher risk of stroke.

2020-01-07T09:34:36.501821+00:00 IST

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For health benefits, run a marathon: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): The New Year means it's time to set resolutions for 2020 and new research suggests running a marathon for the first time could have several health benefits.

2020-01-07T07:51:58.071787+00:00 IST

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Scientists find technique to prevent deaths due to postpartum haemorrhage

Boston [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): Two recent studies have found out that Uterine Balloon Tamponade (UBT) technique is about 86 per cent effective in maternal death that takes place due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

2020-01-07T07:13:30.931981+00:00 IST

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Scientists unravel the complexities of childhood obesity in recent study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the researchers of University of Notre Dame has examined how psychological characteristics like loneliness, shyness, and anxiety of obese children combined with similar characteristics of their family dynamics affect outcomes of nutritional intervention.

2020-01-07T07:07:55.057609+00:00 IST

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Study attempts to simulate molecular interactions for developing better medicines

Minnesota [USA], Jan 6 (ANI): A pioneering study in the field of molecular interactions can potentially facilitate scientists in creating new medications and therapeutic approaches to treat diseases such as cancer, HIV and autoimmune disorders.

2020-01-06T17:49:32.662424+00:00 IST

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Study reveals fast action, right resources are key to treating fulminant myocarditis

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 6 (ANI): The resources needed to treat fulminant myocarditis -- severe, inflammation of the heart that develops rapidly -- are outlined in a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association on how best to reduce fatalities from this rare condition.

2020-01-06T15:39:50.343336+00:00 IST

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Insufficient home care is biggest challenge for patients after release from hospital: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 6 (ANI): According to recent research, Patients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds across Ontario consistently prioritized insufficient publicly-funded home care services as the gap in the health system that most needed to be addressed to improve their experience going home from the hospital.

2020-01-06T13:43:34.363465+00:00 IST

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Children with behavioural issues tend to develop antisocial traits in future, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 6 (ANI): Some children tend not to understand others' emotions. They, themselves fail to feel certain emotions and act out during certain situations.

2020-01-06T09:08:15.083538+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on key structure of C. difficle bacteria that could lead to future treatments

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): Researchers have identified the structure of the most lethal toxin produced by certain strains of Clostridium difficile bacteria, a potentially deadly infection associated with the use of antibiotics.

2020-01-05T17:29:20.291797+00:00 IST

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Scientists find evolutionary changes in human brain as potential reason of anxiety

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): While there are extensive reasons for the development of anxiety disorders in the human body, a new study has focussed on a different perspective behind occurring of anxiety disorders.

2020-01-05T12:43:56.376517+00:00 IST

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In the neonatal care unit, experts find better protection for newborns

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): A team of researchers reported that a new strategy has been developed to reduce the chances of protection of babies from parental infections.

2020-01-05T12:37:39.379098+00:00 IST

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Study reveals altruism leads to reduction in physical pain

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): A new study states that altruism -- the activities related to helping others without expecting any benefits in return -- might actually be good for our own physical well being.

2020-01-05T11:38:42.672654+00:00 IST

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Ways to improve mental health in 2020

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): A new science study looks at ways of improving mental health as a new decade begun in the midst of polarized governments, worldwide safety risks and hate crimes and an environmentally-ridden world, and all the factors that have been under stress.

2020-01-05T11:23:46.528251+00:00 IST

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Study suggests new application for already known anti-cancer drugs

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): Researchers have been for many years trying to find a solution to reduce the harm to the body from cancer treatment. A recent study on the issue extended the area of application of already existing drugs and ensure patients' protection from relapse after therapy.

2020-01-05T10:09:59.360368+00:00 IST