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Physical activity a vital sign of children's overall health

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): According to a recent study more than half of the children are not getting the recommended amount of weekly physical activity. And most of those who do meet the recommendations are exercising longer and for fewer days, risking burnout or repetitive injury risk.

2018-11-02T06:17:30.772329+00:00 IST

Surgical masks not an effective solution to air pollution: IMA

New Delhi [India], Nov 1 (ANI): As the pollution level in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) is deteriorating day-by-day, people are opting for surgical masks to protect themselves from the toxic intake of the pollutants in the air.

2018-11-01T09:53:51.122664+00:00 IST

Scientists discover biomarker for most common type of heart failure

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): In a latest study, scientists have discovered a biomarker which can aid doctors in diagnosing at-risk patients before heart attack symptoms appear.

2018-11-01T07:10:09.374789+00:00 IST

Adding cottonseed oil to your diet can lower cholesterol, finds study

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 1 (ANI): Cottonseed can drastically improve cholesterol profiles in young adult men, a recent study suggests.

2018-11-01T07:01:38.164577+00:00 IST

Inflammation can lead to sleep disorder: Study

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 1 (ANI): Inflammation has unexpected effects on body clock functioning and can also lead to sleep disorders, a recent study suggests.

2018-11-01T06:31:31.145063+00:00 IST

Here is something you need to know about your BMI levels

Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, both very high and very low levels of Body Mass Index (BMI) are associated with an increased risk of death due to various causes.

2018-10-31T07:08:37.660149+00:00 IST

Becoming more sensitive to pain increases risk of persistent knee pain

Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): According to a new study becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis.

2018-10-31T07:08:37.653789+00:00 IST

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Young men more likely to die in summer: Study

Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): A recent research has found that young men are more likely to die in the summer season.

2018-10-31T07:08:37.649111+00:00 IST

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Radiation therapy cuts low risk of recurrence of breast cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): According to a recent study, a subset of patients with low-risk breast cancer is highly unlikely to see cancer return following breast conservation surgery but can lower that risk even further with radiation therapy.

2018-10-30T09:54:29.183388+00:00 IST

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Exercise may prevent fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer's

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A new study suggests that exercise may decrease the risk of falling for older adults who have Alzheimer's disease and mental health challenges.

2018-10-30T08:31:34.696867+00:00 IST

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Bigger brains increase cancer risk?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, bigger brains are associated with greater risk of cancer.

2018-10-30T08:27:11.120908+00:00 IST

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Study recommends one-year gap between pregnancies

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): According to a new research, 12 to 18 months is the ideal length of time between giving birth and getting pregnant again.

2018-10-30T05:48:27.670392+00:00 IST

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Study finds side effects of drugs on lungs

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 29 (ANI): Researchers of a recent study have found that the side effects of drugs in lungs are more widespread than thought.

2018-10-29T07:38:02.696518+00:00 IST

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Frailty could lower kidney failure patients’ chances of getting transplant

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 29 (ANI): According to a recent study, frailty is linked to lower likelihoods of being placed on the kidney transplant waitlist and of receiving a transplant.

2018-10-29T07:37:56.191109+00:00 IST

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Cigarette pictorial warning effective in helping people stop smoking

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, images of diseased body parts and smoking horror stories told by real people would be most influential in getting smokers to stop smoking.

2018-10-29T06:12:51.365486+00:00 IST

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Not enough fruits, vegetables to feed the planet: Study

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 28 (ANI): Turns out, if everyone on the planet wanted to eat a healthy diet, there wouldn't be enough fruit and vegetables to meet the demand.

2018-10-29T04:27:23.662643+00:00 IST

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Stoned-driving on the rise: Study

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, due to the recent legalization of the production and sale of cannabis in some US States, the number of people driving under the influence of cannabis is likely to rise.

2018-10-29T03:53:20.219580+00:00 IST

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Certain treatments for diabetes may lead to kidney complications

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): According to a new research, attempts to normalize blood pressure and cholesterol may have negative long-term effects on kidney health in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

2018-10-28T10:04:55.725898+00:00 IST

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Cases of gastrointestinal diseases increase with heat and cold

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): A new study has suggested that heat increases the number of gastroenteritis-related hospital admissions by 21 per cent, while cold increases them by seven per cent.

2018-10-28T08:33:28.595340+00:00 IST

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Gut microbiota products may favor diabetes

A new study has revealed that gut microbiota, which is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals, has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes.

2018-10-28T07:52:03.240371+00:00 IST

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Tooth loss linked to malnutrition

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults with tooth loss are at higher risk of both impaired oral health and malnutrition.

2018-10-28T04:31:59.908449+00:00 IST