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Planting hedges could help curb air pollution

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): Outdoor pollution has become a menace, having risen at an alarming rate in the past few years. Now, according to a study, planting hedges, or a combination of trees with hedges, could curb near-road pollution exposure.

2019-01-05T08:08:35.584192+00:00 IST

Researchers examine consequences of fungal infection in brain

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): To study the short-term consequences of fungal infections, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed a mouse model.

2019-01-04T13:46:51.051380+00:00 IST

Youngsters who inflict self-harm more likely to commit crimes

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 04 (ANI): According to a new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University, youngsters who inflict self-harm are three times more likely to commit violent crime than those who do not.

2019-01-04T11:32:09.342447+00:00 IST

Do hot flashes raise breast cancer risk?

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): Frequent hot flashes are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, suggests a new study.

2019-01-04T10:55:09.060462+00:00 IST

Bulldog screw tails linked to human genetic disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 04 (ANI): Bulldogs and their French counterparts are among the most popular of dog breeds around the world. Now researchers from the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine have found the genetic basis for these dogs' appearance, and linked it to a rare inherited syndrome in humans.

2019-01-04T10:51:04.303461+00:00 IST

Tip to prevent late-life depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): A recent study has found a link between age-related hearing loss and depression.

2019-01-03T08:49:28.058127+00:00 IST

Cerebral palsy can increase risk of developing depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): The risk of developing depression and anxiety is higher among adults with cerebral palsy as compared to their peers without the condition, according to a study.

2019-01-03T06:44:41.412278+00:00 IST

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Sweeteners may not help lose weight

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that artificial sweeteners may not help with weight loss.

2019-01-03T05:41:18.233984+00:00 IST

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Here's how you can help smokers kick that butt

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 2 (ANI): According to a study, when smokers-who are trying to quit-are allowed to regulate their nicotine intake, it helps them kick the habit.

2019-01-02T16:32:55.295049+00:00 IST

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Low Vitamin D intake found in asthma patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 30 (ANI): The recent research has found a reduced Vitamin D intake in occupational asthma patients.

2018-12-30T07:49:00.436167+00:00 IST

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Here's how physical aggression in children develops as they age

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 30 (ANI): High physical aggression issues during adolescence may put children at increased risk of violent crime, social maladjustment, and alcohol and drug abuse.

2018-12-30T04:39:57.586425+00:00 IST

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Opioids kill more children and teens: Study

New Delhi [India], Dec 29 (ANI): A huge number of children are dying from opioid poisonings, a new study shows.

2018-12-29T15:00:31.637409+00:00 IST

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Moderate drinking may not be harmful for heart failure patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): Moderate drinking may not be harmful for people over 65 who have newly been diagnosed with heart failure, according to a recent study.

2018-12-29T09:02:57.085395+00:00 IST

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Here's how exercising helps in reducing belly fat

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): Some of you may have made a New Year's resolution to hit the gym or do some aerobics to reduce that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity reduces the belly fat? According to a recent study, a signalling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process.

2018-12-29T08:53:33.639447+00:00 IST

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Cutting back on drinking could help with smoking cessation: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): If you are planning to quit smoking as part of your New Year's resolution, here's a tip. According to a recent study, cutting back on drinking might help with smoking cessation.

2018-12-28T09:53:30.704450+00:00 IST

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Study finds harmful risk factors of violent sleep disorder

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): Kicking and yelling during sleep? You may want to know the risk factors of a violent sleep disorder.

2018-12-28T08:58:51.333121+00:00 IST

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Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption linked to kidney disease risk: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): If you love indulging in fruit drinks or soda, you might want to have a look at this. Higher collective consumption of sweetened fruit drinks, soda, and water is associated with a higher likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), a recent study suggests.

2018-12-28T06:14:24.049313+00:00 IST

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Breast cancer treatment may affect your brain

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 26 (ANI): Turns out, the drugs taken during the treatment of breast cancer have some side effects that impact the brain.

2018-12-26T07:54:00.864359+00:00 IST

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Alcohol-themed greeting cards normalise binge drinking: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): A study has found that greeting cards themed on alcohol consumption and drunkenness send the message that binge drinking is normal and acceptable, and reinforce drinking as a social norm.

2018-12-24T13:49:03.139168+00:00 IST

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Urine drug test crucial to curb opioid use disorder

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Urine drug testing can be a useful tool to treat patients with opioid use disorder in a primary care setting, suggests a new study.

2018-12-24T13:14:27.855732+00:00 IST

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Drugs prescribed for type 2 diabetes linked to higher risk of heart disease

Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Medication commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes carry a high risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure or amputation, a study has observed.

2018-12-24T09:41:45.283136+00:00 IST