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Dementia may arise from non-inherited DNA errors

New Delhi [India], Oct 16 (ANI): According to a new research, only a small proportion of dementia cases are thought to be inherited, the cause of which is still unknown.

2018-10-16T07:28:03.607465+00:00 IST

Despite crisis, patients take opioids after surgery

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 15 (ANI): Even with concerns about addiction, side effects and the other risks of opioids are dominating headlines. A study found that people expect to be prescribed opioids and perceive them to be the most effective form of pain relief after surgery.

2018-10-15T05:58:31.790301+00:00 IST

Pain disruption therapy may treat back pain

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 15 (ANI): According to a study, people with treatment-resistant back pain may get significant and lasting relief with dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy, an innovative treatment that short-circuits pain.

2018-10-15T05:50:36.332962+00:00 IST

Here's how postpartum depression is linked to mother's pain

Washington D.C [U.S.A], Oct 15 (ANI): A recent study has shown that postpartum depression is linked to mother's pain after childbirth.

2018-10-15T01:54:24.248368+00:00 IST

E-Cigarettes do not stain teeth: Study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], Oct 15 (ANI): E-Cigarettes and tobacco heating products cause significantly less staining to teeth than conventional cigarettes, a recent study has suggested.

2018-10-15T01:39:05.611206+00:00 IST

Mothers using donor eggs lack confidence in parenting

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): According to a new study, mothers who give birth using donor eggs may react less sensitively to their babies and have a lower confidence in their parenting abilities.

2018-10-14T07:39:21.247459+00:00 IST

Know how noise pollution affects your health

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): From starting the day with the sound of the alarm, until finally hitting the bed at night, we are constantly surrounded by noise. It's everywhere, from people talking in the office to the never-ending traffic jams, to road constructions.

2018-10-14T06:25:08.839243+00:00 IST

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Irrigating vegetables with wastewater spreads disease: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, irrigating vegetables with wastewater in African cities may spread disease.

2018-10-14T02:03:23.594275+00:00 IST

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Long-term exposure to ozone adversely affects human health

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): A new study has utilised a novel method to estimate long-term ozone exposure to quantify the health burden from long-term ozone exposure in three major regions of the world.

2018-10-13T06:05:08.660776+00:00 IST

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How does exercise affect our cognitive performance?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): A new study has found how cognitive performance can improve during aerobic exercise.

2018-10-13T06:01:55.445183+00:00 IST

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Diabetic patients at risk of death from alcohol, accidents, suicide

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Turns out, diabetic patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents or suicide.

2018-10-13T06:01:04.641828+00:00 IST

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Abnormal vision can affect brain functions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): According to a recent research, abnormal vision in childhood can affect the functioning of the brain.

2018-10-13T01:44:18.760942+00:00 IST

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Here's how obesity is linked to early-onset colorectal cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): According to a recent study, women who are overweight or obese have up to twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50 in contrast to women who have what is considered a normal body mass index.

2018-10-13T01:44:18.755967+00:00 IST

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Fear no more: Arthritis cannot stop you

New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the major diseases affecting individuals around the world. A chronic, progressive musculoskeletal disorder characterised by gradual loss of cartilage in joints, it results in bones rubbing together which creating stiffness, pain and impaired movement.

2018-10-12T15:30:06.794350+00:00 IST

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Study finds how teens with type 1 diabetes can guard their hearts

Washington D.C.[USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Turns out, people with type 1 diabetes are far more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without it. The risk is even higher if they show signs of hypertension, high blood pressure, unhealthy levels of cholesterol and dyslipidemia. This study highlights strategies to help young people manage high cholesterol and blood pressure.

2018-10-12T09:27:06.959084+00:00 IST

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Immune cells in breast cancer offer potential therapeutic target

New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): A new research has pointed to a way to disrupt the tumor microenvironment of an aggressive form of breast cancer, which tends to be particularly aggressive, often resisting systemic chemotherapy and metastasizing to other tissues.

2018-10-12T08:55:58.969694+00:00 IST

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Coimbatore: Doctors remove 33.5 kg ovarian tumor, eye world record

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Doctors at a Coimbatore based hospital have successfully removed an ovarian tumor weighing 33.5kgs.

2018-10-12T07:19:48.764967+00:00 IST

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World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about your joints

New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Snap, crackle, and pop - these sounds can either make you cringe or induce a sense of relief. This World Arthritis Day, here's all that you need to know about cracking knuckles.

2018-10-12T06:48:05.544505+00:00 IST

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This common drug may cause liver failure

Washington D.C.[USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Turns out, acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, is the leading cause of acute liver failure.

2018-10-12T06:07:38.559505+00:00 IST

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World Sight Day- All you need to know about retina health

New Delhi [India] Oct 11(ANI): In today's fast-paced life, we tend to ignore our eye health. To ensure a healthy eyesight, it is important to regularly get your eyes examined and be able to recognise the symptoms of various eye diseases.

2018-10-11T16:49:38.792876+00:00 IST

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