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Maternal obesity speeds up aging in offspring: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Overweight and obesity in expecting mothers may pass across generations to offspring, further increasing their day to day metabolic problems, say researchers.

2019-10-10T17:16:40.766673+00:00 IST

Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in India is 16.9%: Survey

New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry's first National Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Survey (2015-19) has revealed that the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is 16.9 per cent while the prevalence of sight-threatening DR is 3.6 per cent.

2019-10-10T12:21:05.062679+00:00 IST

Being bullied by siblings, friends increases suicidal thoughts

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): While depression in itself might cause people to cause self-harm or think of suicide, these thoughts become more prominent in adults in the early twenties who had been bullied at their home or school by friends or even siblings for that matter.

2019-10-10T01:03:51.395410+00:00 IST

Stressed pregnancy might hinder infants' brain development

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): While stress is at no time considered healthy, maternal stress during or even before pregnancy can affect the infant's brain development, found a new study.

2019-10-10T00:26:15.420928+00:00 IST

World Mental Health Day: Here's how social media risks your mental health

New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): While trauma, breakup and bereavement can send anyone into a downward spiral of depression, nowadays social media is also posing an increased risk for mental illness, contributing to depression, anxiety, or other internalising problems.

2019-10-09T18:49:17.323227+00:00 IST

Compound found in tomatoes can boost sperm quality

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 9 (ANI): A simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes can improve sperm quality and resolve fertility problems in men, says a new study.

2019-10-09T17:07:57.152263+00:00 IST

Maintaining weight loss beneficial for diabetic patients: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 9 (ANI): A recent study found that diabetic patients who regain weight, lose out on the initial benefits of reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to those who maintain their weight.

2019-10-09T16:54:35.444060+00:00 IST

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World Mental Health Day: Expert calls for change in attitude towards mental health awareness

New Delhi (India), Oct 9 (ANI): Since there is no specific age for one encountering issues of mental illness hence depression, anxiety, and stress has become a rampant problem among Indians.

2019-10-09T13:11:44.006809+00:00 IST

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Income drop can take a toll on brain

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 8 (ANI): A drop in your salary does not only affect your pocket and budget but can trouble the mind too.

2019-10-08T01:20:09.765099+00:00 IST

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Exercise is must for cancer patient's heart: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 7 (ANI): Cancer patients, irrespective of their treatment type, must receive a custom exercise prescription to protect their heart, states a study.

2019-10-07T06:18:37.371964+00:00 IST

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Aspirin might decrease harm caused by air pollution

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 7 (ANI): In a new study, it has been found that aspirin might be capable of reducing the adverse effects of air pollution.

2019-10-06T22:05:24.422355+00:00 IST

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Workers and ventilation system pollute office space: Study

Washington DC [USA], Oct 6 (ANI): In a study to identify types of indoor air contaminants, researchers found that people and ventilation systems greatly impact the chemistry of indoor air at workplaces.

2019-10-06T07:43:46.754976+00:00 IST

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Low birth weight associated with cardiovascular risk in kids

Washington DC [USA], Oct 4 (ANI): We all know that low birth weight leads to various health issues at birth; however, a recent study has revealed that it is associated with cardiovascular risk as well in children.

2019-10-04T13:33:32.282456+00:00 IST

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Aspiring parents should avoid alcohol six months before conception: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 3 (ANI): If you're planning to have a baby, researchers recommend quitting alcohol six months before conception.

2019-10-03T08:45:26.846443+00:00 IST

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Sleep hours might elevate risk of cancer, early death in adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): What can bolster the risk of cancer and early death in mid-aged adults with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke is less sleeping hours!

2019-10-02T14:59:09.348600+00:00 IST

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Mild deafness in children leads to changes in how brain processes sound

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): While deafness in early childhood leaves permanent changes in how sounds are processed in the brain, researchers found that even mild-to-moderate hearing loss have a similar impact.

2019-10-02T09:57:30.431743+00:00 IST

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Sleep and college grades go hand in hand

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 1 (ANI): Sleep and grades go hand in hand. Yes, researchers in a new study have found a strong relationship between a student's grades and their sleep time.

2019-10-01T13:28:50.710285+00:00 IST

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Family attitude among top influences on teenage e-cigarette use: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Researchers have found that besides advertisements, peers, and the internet, the family attitude towards vaping is one of the significant factors responsible for influencing teenagers' perception of e-cigarettes.

2019-09-30T18:18:53.465035+00:00 IST

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Halving red meat consumption can reduce heart disease risk: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Red meat hasn't been receiving good press lately and now a new study has found that halving the amount of red meat in the diet can reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood further reducing the risk of developing heart disease.

2019-09-30T16:21:02.116807+00:00 IST

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New AI method may improve Crohn's disease treatment

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Crohn's disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract can now be better understood and treated with the help of a new artificial intelligence based method developed by scientists.

2019-09-30T16:05:31.833089+00:00 IST

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Statins' dosage can increase or decrease osteoporosis risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Statins, a class of drugs to help lower cholesterol levels, could act as a catalyst in increasing or decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, a new study has found.

2019-09-30T13:01:52.379948+00:00 IST