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Urology procedures involve overuse of antibiotics

Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Antibiotics are overused in up to 50 per cent of patients undergoing common urological procedures, suggests a new study.

2018-12-24T09:41:45.279288+00:00 IST

Here's yet another reason to avoid high-fat food

Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 24 (ANI): Turns out, a high cholesterol diet can trigger changes in the immune system that can lead to a serious form of fatty liver disease.

2018-12-24T09:32:45.328782+00:00 IST

High blood sugar during pregnancy associated with congenital heart defect

Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 23 (ANI): A study has observed that maternal diabetes can lead to fetal heart development of the child.

2018-12-23T08:43:57.994591+00:00 IST

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may weaken muscles, nervous system

Washington D.C.[USA], Dec 23 (ANI): Statin-induced drugs that are prescribed to individuals with high levels of cholesterol may weaken the patient's muscles and nervous system, a study has observed.

2018-12-23T08:43:57.989437+00:00 IST

How people with schizophrenia experience emotions

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 23 (ANI): A recent study - with the help of 'body maps' - showed that people with schizophrenia experience emotion differently from others.

2018-12-23T01:06:27.884797+00:00 IST

Optimism, self-esteem can help those battling dementia

Washington D.C. (USA) Dec 22 (ANI): Factors such as optimism and self-esteem can help improve the well-being and quality of life of those suffering from dementia, a new study has found.

2018-12-22T10:14:42.224228+00:00 IST

Mediterranean diet can boost effect of statins

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): A recent study has found that statins - a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood - are more effective for those who follow the Mediterranean diet.

2018-12-22T01:30:16.749061+00:00 IST

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'Mortality due to heart diseases increases by 50% in winter'

New Delhi [India], Dec 22 (ANI): Various studies have shown that the number of heart attacks and related deaths are higher in winter months. The mortality rate due to heart attacks may be as much as 50 percent higher in the cold.

2018-12-21T23:43:47.258517+00:00 IST

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Doctors raise concerns over new Surrogacy Bill

New Delhi [India], Dec 21 (ANI): The Surrogacy Bill, which recently got the Lok Sabha's nod, did not go down well the medical fraternity. This Bill was passed on Wednesday and is aimed at prohibiting commercial surrogacy and other unethical practices related to it.

2018-12-21T09:49:31.764627+00:00 IST

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High dose of X-ray radiations increases cancer risk for obese patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 21 (ANI): Extremely obese people need a higher dose of radiation during X-ray examinations than people of normal weight, which increases their risk of cancer, a recent study suggests.

2018-12-21T06:33:35.173609+00:00 IST

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Study uncovers improved stem-cell uses

Washington (USA) Dec 20 (ANI): A faster, more cost-efficient, and more accurate method of examining the effectiveness of human pluripotent stem-cell-derived cardiac muscle cells has been discovered, according to a new study.

2018-12-20T11:51:47.177480+00:00 IST

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Mothers have higher risk of heart disease, stroke

Washington (USA) Dec 20 (ANI): Though motherhood is the most divine feeling for every woman, women who have given birth have greater chance of developing heart disease and stroke than those who had never given birth, as per the findings of a new study, which appeared in the journal European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

2018-12-20T10:40:33.098367+00:00 IST

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Kids who have milk cereal drinks during infancy at higher risk of obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): Children are at a higher risk of being overweight if they have consumed milk cereal drinks every day during infancy, a new study has found.

2018-12-20T10:40:33.084289+00:00 IST

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Nutrients in blood linked to better brain connectivity, cognition in older adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): Higher levels of several key nutrients in the blood are linked to more efficient brain connectivity and performance on cognitive tests in older adults, a new study has found.

2018-12-20T08:49:11.240333+00:00 IST

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Can exposure to cannabis alter the genetic profile of sperms?

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): Exposure to cannabis can alter the genetic profile of sperms in men, and possibly affect the children too, a recent study suggests.

2018-12-20T08:11:00.967386+00:00 IST

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Aggressive behaviour emotionally affects sadists, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): Contrary to popular belief, aggressive behaviour brings emotional pain to sadists, a recent study has observed.

2018-12-19T08:17:04.184806+00:00 IST

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Dieting may lead to binge-eating disorder, obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): Inculcating severe food restrictions can lead to binge-eating disorder and obesity, a new study has found.

2018-12-19T07:58:38.262577+00:00 IST

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Are today's children reaching bone maturity earlier?

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 19 (ANI): Bones of children born in the most recent century reach full maturity earlier than it used to before, a new study has found.

2018-12-19T05:17:03.964970+00:00 IST

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Higher intake of green leafy veggies essential to prevent liver disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): Consuming a higher amount of green leafy vegetables can help reduce the risk of developing liver disease, a new study has suggested.

2018-12-18T13:46:55.273726+00:00 IST

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Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): According to a recent study, anxiety and depression may be the leading predictors of conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, headaches, back pain, stomach ache.

2018-12-18T11:00:45.127142+00:00 IST

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