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Women with asthma have lower levels of testosterone: Study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): A recent study found that obese women with asthma have lower levels of testosterone in comparison to the ones who do not have asthma.

2019-09-30T12:22:18.557194+00:00 IST

Weight loss can help in remission of Type 2 diabetes

Washington DC [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Shedding weight up to 10 per cent can result in remission of Type 2 diabetes, say researchers.

2019-09-30T11:48:44.271027+00:00 IST

Sleeping pills can rid insomniacs of suicidal thoughts

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 30 (ANI): Insomnia, a common sleep problem is also a driver of suicide, but a new study has found a probable and safe answer to this.

2019-09-30T11:27:49.942595+00:00 IST

Drug niraparib benefits women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that a drug named niraparib, can prove beneficial for women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer.

2019-09-29T18:02:31.567540+00:00 IST

Common nutrient supplementation may help combat Alzheimer's disease: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Researchers have found that Choline, a lifelong dietary regimen has the capacity to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD).

2019-09-29T17:36:59.615547+00:00 IST

Study finds new synthetic vaccines to combat Chikungunya

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Researchers developed a new type of vaccine for mosquito-borne virus Chikungunya. Since the vaccine does not require refrigeration, it is considered a major advancement in vaccine technology.

2019-09-29T17:33:59.789560+00:00 IST

Fitness trackers more accurate in predicting patient health outcomes: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Researchers found that fitness trackers can better estimate exercise capacity and determine the health status of patients, rather than the cliche six-minute walk distance test doctors opt for.

2019-09-29T16:36:56.674137+00:00 IST

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Immunotherapy drugs when combined prevent melanoma progression

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): In a new trial, researchers have discovered that a combination of two immunotherapy drugs -- ipilimumab and nivolumab - is capable of reversing or preventing the progression of advanced melanoma for five years or more in one in every two patients.

2019-09-29T15:43:15.701348+00:00 IST

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Here's what can reduce risk of future heart attacks

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): A new research has shown that patients who have had emergency heart attack treatment with heart artery stenting - and have significant narrowings in their other untreated arteries - can take advantage from additional stenting to help stop future attacks.

2019-09-29T12:21:21.665162+00:00 IST

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Dearth of clinical ways to detect liver diseases: study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Blood samples are the go-to way to identify people with acute liver diseases. However, a recent study in the field points to a dearth of clinical ways for the diagnosis of liver conditions.

2019-09-29T11:49:56.040771+00:00 IST

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Ageing gets in the way of cancer, finds research

Washington DC [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): A study published in a journal - Aging Cell - has found that ageing gets in the way of development and further progression of cancer cells.

2019-09-29T10:43:21.779180+00:00 IST

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How your work conditions affect your well being

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Work, work, work is today's mantra for success and thanks to that, working hours of employees have increased, ultimately affecting their lifestyle and overall health.

2019-09-29T09:55:11.510361+00:00 IST

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Green tea can terminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Research

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Green tea's antioxidant properties are well known but recent research has found that it is also beneficial in getting rid of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is now a proven fact that antioxidant commonly found in green tea can possibly terminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

2019-09-29T09:45:02.655754+00:00 IST

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Study highlights need for hospitals to prevent valve infection

Washington D.C [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): A new research has found that people with any heart disease or artificial heart valves are at increased risk of developing deadly valve infection.

2019-09-29T06:36:32.309611+00:00 IST

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Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease: Study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): Blood samples are considered the best way to identify people with severe liver conditions but researchers now suggest that a better method is needed for diagnosing liver diseases.

2019-09-28T15:52:01.145521+00:00 IST

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Ageing hinders development of cancer, finds study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): Age can pose as a hindrance to development and further progression of cancer cells, a new study has found.

2019-09-28T12:51:03.601952+00:00 IST

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Researchers discover new blood test which can detect multiple types of cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a new kind of blood test in development which is capable of screening for a number of types of cancer.

2019-09-28T07:54:58.493053+00:00 IST

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Excessive athletic training weakens brain, finds study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): Researchers claims that excessive athletic training not only makes one's body tired but also drains the brain.

2019-09-27T16:07:00.608135+00:00 IST

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As we age, oral health plays bigger role in overall health: Study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): Dental and medical experts suggest elderly people to be more vigilant about their oral health as it is a critical component to overall health.

2019-09-27T15:46:01.547000+00:00 IST

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Researchers uncover reason behind anxiety disorders

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): The answer to panic attacks and anxiety disorders lies in the powerhouse of the cell - mitochondria, researchers have found.

2019-09-27T15:26:34.714969+00:00 IST

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Expert says salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warning

Washington DC [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): The World Hypertension League and other leading health organisations have warned supermarkets and restaurants to carry a front-of-pack, tobacco-style health warning on salt shakers.

2019-09-27T14:34:15.220468+00:00 IST