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Sleep apnea may predict mortality rate

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): Turns out, the duration of abnormal breathing events may be a better predictor of mortality risk in both women and men.

2018-10-20T07:25:55.924981+00:00 IST

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Lack of awareness delays diagnosis of ovarian cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): A global study of women with ovarian cancer has found that two-third of women had never heard of the disease, or did not know anything about it before their diagnosis. Although some of them had experienced symptoms prior to diagnosis, fewer than half of those women visited a doctor within a month of noticing symptoms.

2018-10-19T06:57:40.004858+00:00 IST

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Marijuana use may lead to higher risk of stroke

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): A recent study found that a wide range of both IV thrombolysis (IVT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) rates in ischemic stroke patients, who smoke marijuana, indicates the need for further improvement of access to acute recanalization therapies in many regions.

2018-10-19T06:13:49.423779+00:00 IST

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E-cigarettes negatively impact wound healing

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): According to a new study, e-cigarette vaping negatively affects skin wound healing, causing damage similar to that of traditional cigarette smoking.

2018-10-19T06:12:11.058150+00:00 IST

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Health benefits of social media

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A recent study has found how social media usage can buffer depression among older adults with pain.

2018-10-18T09:44:25.115027+00:00 IST

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Why combination of probiotics and antibiotics is good for wounds

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A combination of probiotics and antibiotics could eradicate two strains of drug-resistant bacteria that often infect wounds.

2018-10-18T07:17:40.411515+00:00 IST

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Eating patterns for diabetics post Navratri

New Delhi [India], Oct 17 (ANI): The Navratri celebrations are about to conclude and so are the nine-day fast. Fasting is one of the most integral aspects of this festival and is considered sacred. The process helps in flushing out excess toxins from the body. However, for those living with diabetes, unregulated fasting and post-festival binge can prove detrimental.

2018-10-17T17:38:30.247365+00:00 IST

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Hypertensive patients with Psoriasis more likely to require cardiovascular procedures

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Psoriasis, a skin disease, is linked with increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, but its effect on the course of cardiovascular diseases remains unknown.

2018-10-17T06:41:13.685032+00:00 IST

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Mindfulness-based programs may reduce stress in infertile women

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Conducting an eight-week mindfulness-based program can turn out to be effective for reducing stress and depressive symptoms while increasing general well-being of infertile women.

2018-10-17T06:33:36.792230+00:00 IST

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Participating in sports during childhood benefits bone health

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Turns out, participation in organised sports during childhood and adolescence can have long-term benefits for bone mass at 20 years of age.

2018-10-17T06:31:02.082191+00:00 IST

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Misuse of opioid prescription may lead to suicidal thoughts

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): According to a recent study, the misuse of prescription of opioids or benzodiazepines (such as Xanax) is associated with suicidal ideation.

2018-10-17T06:18:40.388615+00:00 IST

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Does weight loss before surgery provide benefits?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): For obese and overweight patients, it is common for various surgical procedures to be deferred until they have lost weight through diet and exercise.

2018-10-17T06:09:35.016779+00:00 IST

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Virtual reality can alter taste!

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are also influenced by the environment in which they eat. According to researchers, people's perception of real food can be altered by their surroundings.

2018-10-16T07:51:32.469800+00:00 IST

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All you need to know about Crohn's disease

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Crohn's disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestinal tract, is affecting people globally. Experts have long suspected that CD represents a collection of related but slightly different disorders.

2018-10-16T07:34:45.456538+00:00 IST