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Visiting emergency wing increases risk of self-directed violence

Washington (USA) Dec 17 (ANI): Though suicide is the second most reason for death among youth, the patients between the 15-29 age group visiting the Emergency Department (ED) for medical complaints have the increased risk of self-directed violence.

2018-12-17T11:16:30.951929+00:00 IST

Men are more likely to abuse benzodiazepines

Washington (USA) Dec 17 (ANI): Turns out, a large number of people misuse benzodiazepines to get relieved from tension without consulting their physicians.

2018-12-17T10:44:27.968703+00:00 IST

Early physical therapy can reduce opioid use: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 16 (ANI): According to a recent study, patients who underwent physical therapy soon after being diagnosed with pain in the shoulder, neck, low back or knee were approximately 7 to 16 percent less likely to use opioids in the subsequent months.

2018-12-16T06:57:26.582212+00:00 IST

Right care at right time can save 30 million newborn every year: UNICEF

New Delhi [India], Dec 16 (ANI): Around 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick each year and need speacialised care to survive, reveals a new report by a global coalition that includes United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO).

2018-12-16T03:36:18.165165+00:00 IST

World's oldest monkeys to help us fight HIV?

Washington (USA) Dec 15 (ANI): Turns out, world's oldest monkeys -- the Rhesus macaque -- could be prompted to produce neutralizing antibodies against one strain of HIV that resembles the resilient viral form that most commonly infects people.

2018-12-15T10:26:27.866031+00:00 IST

Magnesium levels have effect on Vitamin D: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Dec 15 (ANI): Magnesium levels may have an effect in metabolising Vitamin D, says a recent study.

2018-12-15T09:45:52.411002+00:00 IST

How does dieting during pregnancy influence your newborn's allergies?

Washington (USA) Dec 15 (ANI): Pregnancy period is the most precious and crucial stage for every woman. In order to prevent future food allergies in their newborns, pregnant women deliberately stop eating specific food items.

2018-12-15T08:45:20.246820+00:00 IST

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Breastfeeding for more than 6 months leads to smaller waist circumference

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 15 (ANI): Turns out, breastfeeding for more than six months is independently associated with smaller waist circumference in the decade after delivery among women.

2018-12-15T06:28:51.232417+00:00 IST

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Exercising at this time of the day does not cause sleep problems

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): Turns out, exercising four hours before going to bed does not have a negative effect on sleep.

2018-12-14T08:15:53.323611+00:00 IST

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Teens dealing with stress positively have a strong immune system

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): Turns out, teenagers dealing with stress because of their families may affect certain processes in the body, including blood pressure and the immune system.

2018-12-14T08:03:18.300175+00:00 IST

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Face masks may protect you from staph bacteria

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, face masks appear to provide important protection against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

2018-12-14T05:51:52.759969+00:00 IST

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Know how massage helps ease arthritis pain

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): Turns out, undergoing a weekly, whole-body massage can help patients with arthritis (in their knees) experience significant improvement in pain and mobility.

2018-12-14T05:45:19.913120+00:00 IST

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Probiotics may help patients suffering from bipolar disorder

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): Probiotics--often thought of as good bacteria-can act as a potential avenue for treatment of bipolar and other psychiatric mood disorders.

2018-12-13T09:59:57.786622+00:00 IST

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Know how parents protect children from stress

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): According to a recent research, a strong parental relationship can override the effects of a traumatic childhood and therefore reduce stress.

2018-12-13T09:50:11.516170+00:00 IST

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Internet therapy apps may reduce depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 12 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have found that a series of self-guided, internet-based therapy platforms effectively reduce depression.

2018-12-12T08:59:41.606968+00:00 IST

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Eyes can improve mental health, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 12 (ANI): At a breakneck speed, the demands of work productivity in today's society have increased substantially. According to a new research, the stress of this workload can be reduced by a person's eye.

2018-12-12T08:04:45.435931+00:00 IST

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Men, school-going children more vulnerable to malaria

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 12 (ANI): According to a recent study, in households that don't have an adequate number of insecticide-treated bed nets, pregnant women and children under the age of five are the most likely family members to sleep under the ones they have, leaving men and school-going children more exposed to malaria.

2018-12-12T07:54:12.802066+00:00 IST

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Brain tumors may respond to immunotherapy: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a slow-growing brain tumor in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, which helps to boost the immune system in fighting cancer.

2018-12-11T05:41:17.685947+00:00 IST

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Parts of brain may help reduce social isolation

Washington (USA) Dec 10 (ANI): Turns out, people who misuse opioids isolate themselves from their loved ones which poses as a problem.

2018-12-10T10:01:44.833748+00:00 IST

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Know how proteins stimulate blood vessel growth

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 10 (ANI): According to a new research, inhibiting a protein within blood vessels can stimulate their growth, resulting in healthier fat tissue and lower blood sugar levels.

2018-12-10T09:15:32.969251+00:00 IST

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Infections during childhood may affect mental health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 09 (ANI): According to a recent study, serious infections during childhood can be associated with a subsequent increased risk of mental disorders.

2018-12-09T09:15:06.357636+00:00 IST