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Sail through an alcohol-free 'Dry January' like a champ with these tips and tricks

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): It's that time of the year when the floodgates of booze are let loose as people merry and rejoice over the holidays. The coming January will probably be the damage control phase for a lot of folks after nearly a month of getting sloshed.

2019-12-25T08:37:18.696613+00:00 IST

Why is there no staph vaccine?

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): Staph bacteria are mostly feared for drug-resistant strains, which are becoming a serious threat to public health because they are the leading cause of potentially dangerous skin diseases. Attempts to establish a Staphylococcus aureus methicillin-resistant vaccine (MRSA) did not outsize the ubiquity and antibiotic adaptability of the superbug.

2019-12-25T07:11:03.464972+00:00 IST

Stomach cancer in patients below 60 much more lethal

Minnesota [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): A high proportion of stomach cancer patients who are below the age of 60 suffer from a specific and genetically unique form of the disease that spreads much more rapidly and is resistant to traditional chemotherapy, a new study has found.

2019-12-25T05:51:29.608115+00:00 IST

Bacteria can 'outsmart' programmed cell death: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): Certain bacteria can override a defence mechanism of the immune system, so-called programmed cell death, through inhibition of death effector molecules by their outer membranes components. Shigella bacteria, which cause diarrhoea, use lipopolysaccharides (LPS) on their surface to block the effector caspases. Lipopolysaccharides are a component of the bacterial outer membrane. This strategy enables the bacteria to multiply within the cell.

2019-12-25T04:27:09.596808+00:00 IST

Study focuses on molecular map of brain's decision-making area

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): Researchers have come with a recent study which takes them one step closer toward understanding how the part of our brain that is central for decision-making and the development of addiction is organised on a molecular level.

2019-12-25T04:27:09.592158+00:00 IST

New treatment strategy may thwart deadly brain tumours: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Immune checkpoint inhibitors are important medications that boost the immune system's response against certain cancers; however, they tend to be ineffective against glioblastoma, the most deadly primary brain tumour in adults.

2019-12-24T10:21:09.923365+00:00 IST

'Higher magnesium intake may reduce fatal coronary heart disease risk in postmenopausal women'

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): A new prospective study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative found a potential inverse association between dietary magnesium and fatal coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.

2019-12-24T08:24:30.735002+00:00 IST

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People with food restrictions may suffer from feelings of loneliness: Study

New York [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): People with restricted diets - due to allergies, health issues or religious or cultural norms - are more likely to feel left out when they can't share what others are eating, suggests a new study.

2019-12-24T07:45:49.773611+00:00 IST

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Obesity in pregnant women can negatively affect IQ of their sons: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Obesity doesn't just adversely affect the women who directly suffer from it but it also has repercussions for their children, as revealed by a study. Sons of mothers who are severely overweight while pregnant suffer from long term cognitive deficits, which can be comparable in their severity with impairments caused by lead exposure in the early formative years, the research has found.

2019-12-24T06:26:14.043935+00:00 IST

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Brain injury in combat sports: Is there a safe level?

Minneapolis [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Head trauma is often a major concern for athletes who partake in combat sports, especially boxing and MMA. A new US-based study has tried to quantify whether there is a safe level of head trauma and if yes, how can the findings be put to use in order to avert any further severe brain injury and brain function loss in martial artists.

2019-12-24T06:00:40.143908+00:00 IST

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Study explores women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk

Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 24 (ANI): Breast density is an important risk factor for breast cancer but no study had asked women what they know or think about breast density in relation to the screening they have had. In a new qualitative study, scientists sought to explore women's knowledge and perceptions of breast density and experiences of breast cancer screening across three US states with and without notification laws.

2019-12-24T05:43:14.800442+00:00 IST

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Study finds link between cardiac blood test before surgery and adverse outcomes

Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, a common cardiac blood test done before surgery can predict who will experience adverse outcomes after most types of procedures.

2019-12-24T05:21:27.289049+00:00 IST

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Longer exposure to obesity linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 23 (ANI): According to new research, cumulative exposure to obesity and earlier development of obesity could be linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

2019-12-23T08:05:56.577896+00:00 IST

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Long office work hours linked to regular, hidden high blood pressure: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): According to a new study, office workers who spend long hours on the job are more likely to have high blood pressure, including a type that can go undetected during routine medical check-ups.

2019-12-22T13:21:45.484738+00:00 IST

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Excessive antibiotic prescriptions harmful to children's health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): Low and middle countries have children who are being prescribed an excess amount of antibiotic during their earlier first five years that resists their ability to fight pathogens, says study.

2019-12-22T10:36:11.931629+00:00 IST

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Time of the day may affect memory, says Japanese study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): A study has identified a specific protein that controls the expression of the genes that determine forgetfulness during the course of a day.

2019-12-22T10:25:56.821234+00:00 IST

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Adapting to healthy habits benefits in training brain to tackle stress: Study

Wellington [New Zealand], Dec 22 (ANI): As suggested by neuroscientist Dr Selena Bartlett, we can train our brain to tackle the stressful situation by inculcating many healthy habits.

2019-12-22T10:24:26.535171+00:00 IST

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Vegans suffer worse hangover symptoms than meat eaters, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): Vegans are more prone to the effects of hangovers as against their meat-eating counterparts, as revealed by a new study.

2019-12-22T07:41:35.414959+00:00 IST

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Study reveals Medicaid managed care impacts obstetrical care, birth outcomes

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 21 (ANI): A new study shows that among a set of disadvantaged women, Medicaid (health care program that assists low-income families) managed care reduces the women's access to high-quality hospital services during pregnancy and delivery and was associated with worse birth outcomes, worse prenatal care, and a higher risk of inappropriate gestational weight gain.

2019-12-21T17:58:21.797621+00:00 IST

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Study reveals excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children can harm their health

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 21 (ANI): While antibiotics are known for their properties to fight bacteria and are the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting the bacterial infection, a new study suggests that excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children can harm their health.

2019-12-21T17:01:25.014059+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on understanding the adolescent brain

Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 21 (ANI): New research from neuroscientists shows that the brains of adolescents struggling with mental health issues may be wired differently from those of their healthy peers.

2019-12-21T16:05:53.121022+00:00 IST