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Understanding modifiable risk factors in younger heart patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): Researchers at American College of Cardiology have stressed on highlighting the importance of ditching cigarettes in younger heart patients.

2018-12-01T11:00:33.653484+00:00 IST

Lack of sleep makes people more prone to falls

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): A recent study has linked disrupted sleep with reduced capability to control posture and balance. The researchers found that a single bad night sleep can decrease your chance of controlling posture, thereby increasing the risk of fall.

2018-12-01T09:10:53.542579+00:00 IST

Cancer patients undergoing heart procedure at greater risk of complications

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): A recent study has found that patients with cancer are more at risk of complications following a heart procedure.

2018-12-01T08:54:41.688850+00:00 IST

Exposure to artificial light could cause insomnia

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): Artificial, outdoor light exposure at night is linked to insomnia in older adults, according to a study.

2018-12-01T08:54:41.684077+00:00 IST

Brain stimulation may relieve depression symptoms

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 30 (ANI): Turns out, analysing the stimulation of the brain functions might relieve depression symptoms in people.

2018-11-30T11:01:02.595834+00:00 IST

Know how parasites cause sleeping sickness in people

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 30 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered how parasites, which causes sleeping sickness, initiate a physical change in order to spread the disease.

2018-11-30T11:01:02.574013+00:00 IST

Snoring linked to cardiac issues in women

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 30 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, women who snore have a greater cardiac risk.

2018-11-30T10:44:07.642445+00:00 IST

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Can sauna lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 29 (ANI): Yes, you heard that right! Apart from relaxing you, frequent sauna use is linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men and women aged 50 years and over.

2018-11-29T07:40:47.729440+00:00 IST

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Should you trust Dr. Google with your health problems?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 29 (ANI): Turns out, women experiencing symptoms of breast cancer vary in how they value, use and trust 'Dr. Google' when making sense of their signs of cancer, a new study has revealed.

2018-11-29T07:01:06.283037+00:00 IST

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Why too much screen time disrupts sleep

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): By now, we all know that spending too much time staring at screens - be it computers, phones, iPads - plays havoc with sleep. But do you know why?

2018-11-28T07:51:30.276970+00:00 IST

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Link found between stigma, cognitive performance in people with HIV

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): Stigma related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) impairs cognition in men living with the condition, finds a study.

2018-11-28T07:51:30.270459+00:00 IST

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Lack of sleep can make you angrier!

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 28 (ANI): According to a study, not getting enough sleep makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations.

2018-11-28T06:59:58.728265+00:00 IST

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Certain dietary, nutritional supplements may improve sperm quality

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): According to a new research, certain nutrients and dietary supplements can benefit sperm quality and male fertility.

2018-11-27T08:08:33.014412+00:00 IST

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): Students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are at a higher risk of self-harm when compared to heterosexual individuals, a recent study suggests.

2018-11-27T07:10:38.358406+00:00 IST

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Lung disease associated with dementia in later life

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): According to a recent study, lung disease in middle age could be a risk factor for dementia or cognitive impairment later in life.

2018-11-27T06:31:58.790126+00:00 IST

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Screening for colorectal cancer may benefit male patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, screening for colorectal cancer can benefit male patients, while similar benefits were not found among women.

2018-11-26T08:24:31.149058+00:00 IST

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Sucking your baby's pacifier may help benefit their health

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): If you think sucking your baby's pacifier to clean it and then popping it in your child's mouth is gross, think again! Turns out, doing so may benefit their health.

2018-11-26T08:10:11.954984+00:00 IST

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Smoke-free policies linked to lower BP among non-smokers

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 26 (ANI): A recent study as observed that smoke-free policies in public spaces are associated with lower blood pressure readings among non-smokers.

2018-11-26T07:40:40.450596+00:00 IST

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Anabolic steroids linked to premature death in men

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, men who use androgenic anabolic steroids such as testosterone may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital admissions than normal.

2018-11-25T10:32:46.409483+00:00 IST

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Probiotics not beneficial for young kids with stomach virus

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 25 (ANI): Children with stomach viruses are often given probiotics to ease symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. However, a new study has found that commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving symptoms in young patients with gastroenteritis.

2018-11-25T08:56:35.006129+00:00 IST

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Social cues on tobacco packaging may help people quit smoking

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 25 (ANI): According to a new research, tobacco packaging that reminds smokers of people who disapprove of the activity can trigger feelings of self-consciousness, which in turn helps in reducing smoking addiction.

2018-11-25T08:56:35.000879+00:00 IST