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Inadequate access to food can led to obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, those with inadequate access to food are likely to suffer from obesity.

2019-01-24T05:48:52.857101+00:00 IST

More access to information reduces unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): A new study now finds that providing more information about how doctors prescribe drugs could reduce problems associated with overprescription.

2019-01-23T13:07:04.008897+00:00 IST

Negative experiences on social media make adults feel lonely

Washington D.C. (USA) Jan 23 (ANI): Adults who have negative experiences on social media tend to report loneliness, a recent study suggests.

2019-01-23T10:22:05.196131+00:00 IST

Detecting prediabetes early may reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): A diagnosis of prediabetes should be a wake-up call for people to make lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

2019-01-23T09:39:45.563603+00:00 IST

Restoring memory function in Alzheimer's disease may now be possible

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): A study now finds that a new approach to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may eventually make it possible to reverse memory loss, a hallmark of the disease in its later stages.

2019-01-23T09:34:12.477138+00:00 IST

Youth with disabilities more likely to experience harassment via technolog

Washington D.C. (USA) Jan 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, youth with disabilities are at an increased risk of technology-involved peer harassment.

2019-01-23T08:00:45.678194+00:00 IST

Think about your romantic partner to keep your blood pressure in check

Washington D.C. (USA) Jan 23 (ANI): Trying to figure out a trick to keep mental stress in check? It turns out just thinking about your romantic partner during a stressful situation may help keep your blood pressure under control just as effectively as actually having your significant other in the room with you.

2019-01-23T07:29:39.808583+00:00 IST

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General cognitive ability during youth predicts mental capacity later in life: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 22 (ANI): A person's early adult general cognitive ability (GCA) is a stronger predictor of cognitive function and reserve later in life than factors such as higher education, occupational complexity or engaging in late-life intellectual activities, a new study, published in PNAS finds. GCA is the skill set that includes reasoning, memory and perception.

2019-01-22T10:22:39.148028+00:00 IST

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Delaying newborn baths leads to increase in rates of breastfeeding: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 22 (ANI): While bathing newborns immediately after birth is a common practice around the world, a recent study suggests that delaying the bath enhances the bond between mother and child, and increases rates of breastfeeding.

2019-01-22T09:57:54.210531+00:00 IST

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Body size may influence women's lifespan more than men's

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 22 (ANI): A new study now finds that body size, i.e. height and weight of women; influence their lifespan far more that it does men's.

2019-01-22T09:12:08.569732+00:00 IST

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WHO lists 10 threats to global health in 2019

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): Taking to its website, the World Health Organization (WHO) has written that the world is facing multiple health challenges. These include outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, increasing reports of drug-resistant pathogens, growing rates of obesity and physical inactivity to the health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change alongwith multiple humanitarian crises.

2019-01-21T14:21:01.374076+00:00 IST

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Right kind of questions need to be asked about sexual orientation, gender identity

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): A recent study suggests that while Patients are open to being asked about their sexual orientation and gender identity in primary care, there is a need to set a stage for such questions so that they include a range of options.

2019-01-21T10:20:11.151038+00:00 IST

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Brain training app improves users' concentration: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Cambridge have designed a new ‘brain training’ game designed to improve users’ concentration.

2019-01-21T07:21:15.706713+00:00 IST

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Cancer survivors face hardships related to medical bills: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): A new study now finds that cancer survivors carry a higher burden related to medical debt payments and bills compared with individuals without a cancer history. The greatest hardships are found in younger survivors.

2019-01-21T06:37:29.560661+00:00 IST

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Climbing stairs is good for the heart: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): Contrary to the popular belief, nudging does not necessarily improve decisions, a recent study suggests

2019-01-21T05:48:54.758910+00:00 IST

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Now, gene therapy promotes nerve regeneration

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 19 (ANI): A research conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) and the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has shown that treatment using gene therapy leads to faster recovery after nerve damage.

2019-01-19T14:55:00.644165+00:00 IST

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Positive psychology exercises boost happiness during substance use disorder recovery period: Study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan 19 (ANI): Self-administered exercises can significantly boost in-the-moment happiness for adults recovering from substance use disorders, suggests a recent study.

2019-01-19T12:37:22.657866+00:00 IST

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Study links long periods of undisturbed sleep during pregnancy with stillbirth

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 19 (ANI): Sleeping more than nine hours per night during pregnancy could be associated with late stillbirth, suggests a recent study.

2019-01-19T12:37:22.643667+00:00 IST

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Placenta helps keep baby healthy during pregnancy complications: Study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan 19 (ANI): Placenta regulates how much of oxygen and nutrients need to be transported to babies during challenging pregnancies, and is trained to adapt when to-be mothers have poor diets or low oxygen, a recent study suggests.

2019-01-19T10:14:26.074809+00:00 IST

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Now, combination blood test for pancreatic cancer may catch disease earlier

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): Detecting pancreatic cancer may have gotten a little bit easier. A new approach to pancreatic cancer screening may help doctors detect the disease in people who are at high risk before it reaches more advanced stages and becomes difficult to treat.

2019-01-18T08:46:37.457607+00:00 IST

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Body paint may protect against insect bites: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 17 (ANI): A new study suggests that being stripy may also work for people in remote tribal communities who paint their bodies in monochrome shades.

2019-01-18T08:07:10.193362+00:00 IST