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Social isolation can increase risk of osteoarthritis: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Apart from affecting health and well-being, social isolation can also lead to osteoarthritis (arthritis) in older adults, suggests a recent study.

2019-10-16T10:23:05.635506+00:00 IST

Nicotine intake during pregnancy leads to blood pressure issue in children: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Children of mothers who consumed snus, a moist powdered smokeless tobacco that contains nicotine during their pregnancy, are likely to suffer from systolic blood pressure.

2019-10-16T10:13:01.636710+00:00 IST

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child development as well as birth outcomes, a new study has found.

2019-10-16T10:08:46.316232+00:00 IST

Gene therapy effective for treating wet age-related macular degeneration: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): Recently developed gene therapy seems to be a promising alternative for treating one of the most common causes of blindness, wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), claims a study.

2019-10-14T09:01:13.265022+00:00 IST

Here's another reason for you to get cataract surgery

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known and now researchers have found that it can make you 48 per cent safer on the road.

2019-10-13T17:56:12.825085+00:00 IST

Antibody-based eye drop may treat dry eye disease: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Researchers found that patients suffering from dry eye can be cured with a new eye drop made from human antibodies.

2019-10-13T17:14:40.893180+00:00 IST

Cats continue to gain weight till maturity

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): As cats move from kitten phase to maturity, they tend to put on weight until they are eight years old on an average, a study found.

2019-10-13T15:21:35.699323+00:00 IST

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Study finds method to diagnose Lyme disease within 15 minutes

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new treatment method capable of detecting Lyme disease in just 15 minutes.

2019-10-13T13:52:15.949551+00:00 IST

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Heroin users prefer 'people who use drugs' over addicts: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): It is common to address heroin users as addicts but they prefer being called 'people who use drugs,' researchers have suggested.

2019-10-13T12:53:53.221706+00:00 IST

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Exercising beneficial for brain health among obese individuals

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Exercise does not only ensure our physical and emotional well-being but also plays an important role in better functioning of the obese people's brains, says a study.

2019-10-13T11:39:45.930191+00:00 IST

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Low-calorie diet do not benefit men, women equally

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Men and women are different on various dimensions including benefiting from low-calorie diets, proves a study.

2019-10-12T18:17:03.177896+00:00 IST

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Parents' lies to children can turn them into bigger liars in adulthood

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Researchers suggest that lying as a parent can affect your children when they grow up.

2019-10-12T17:36:20.700700+00:00 IST

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Water isn't best for hydration: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): While water is known to be essential for life, it not the best drink to stay hydrated, suggest researchers.

2019-10-12T16:15:49.154459+00:00 IST

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Study identifies therapy for liver disease in HIV patients

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): A therapeutic strategy found by researchers recently, could significantly improve a form of liver disease that affects HIV patients.

2019-10-12T14:36:54.149797+00:00 IST

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People who walk slowly at 45 have older brains, bodies: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Walking slowly could be a sign to identify how quickly your brain and body are likely to age, suggests a study.

2019-10-12T13:19:29.970660+00:00 IST

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Obesity associated with increased risk of cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Putting on excessive weight or becoming obese before 40 increases the risk of people getting diagnosed with cancer.

2019-10-12T00:11:24.507001+00:00 IST

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World Thrombosis Day: Understanding hidden dangers of blood clots

New Delhi (India), Oct 11 (ANI): For a 28-year-old IT professional, one of the important days of his life started with a sharp pain that shot right through his left leg.

2019-10-11T13:31:14.248728+00:00 IST

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Rotavirus infection may turn on type 1 diabetes: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 11 (ANI): Rotavirus infection that causes severe dehydration in the patient may have hands in the development of type 1 diabetes, claim researchers.

2019-10-11T09:55:06.554629+00:00 IST

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Caregivers of children with eczema suffer mild anxiety, depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 11 (ANI): Mild anxiety and depression have been found in parents or caregivers surrounding children with atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.

2019-10-11T00:53:39.415030+00:00 IST

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Researchers find one in five cardiac rehab patients suffers from depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): A recent study has found that patients suffering from mental illness like depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation.

2019-10-10T17:56:17.168520+00:00 IST

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Study finds a way to treat liver disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Patients fighting liver disease could be helped by the discovery of cells that cause liver scarring in their body, researchers have found.

2019-10-10T17:26:38.958519+00:00 IST