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Scientists discover gene signature linked to spinal cord injury

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 6(ANI): Scientists have determined a gene signature that is linked to the severity of spinal cord injury in animals and humans.

2018-10-06T01:38:05.519313+00:00 IST

Gastric banding helps in slowing down prediabetes: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 5 (ANI): A new study has found that gastric banding, a type of bariatric surgery for weight loss, is as effective as taking a pill of Metformin to slow down prediabetes.

2018-10-05T05:37:36.415736+00:00 IST

Daytime naps help process unconscious information

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): The age-old proverb -I'll sleep on it- has now proven to be a scientifically sound advice.

2018-10-05T01:46:39.873285+00:00 IST

Light drinking also increases the risk of death

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): Turns out, drinking a glass of wine daily for health reasons may not be so healthy after all.

2018-10-05T00:48:34.087976+00:00 IST

Aspirin may lower risk of ovarian cancer

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): Taking a low-dose aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

2018-10-05T00:48:34.084521+00:00 IST

Diabetes may begin years before diagnosis

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): Turns out, early signs of type 2 diabetes are identified more than 20 years before diagnosis.

2018-10-04T23:44:23.021383+00:00 IST

Study finds 'strong' link between depression, opioid use

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 4 (ANI): According to a recent study, there is a strong link between mental health disorders and substance abuse.

2018-10-04T06:46:31.763355+00:00 IST

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Air pollutants inside a home may change your behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 4 (ANI): Identifying nasty microscopic air pollutants in your home can be a difficult task, but what if you could?

2018-10-04T05:13:51.178551+00:00 IST

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Ladies! Drink more water to reduce bladder infections

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): The health benefits of drinking sufficient water are endless, the latest being- reduction of bladder infections in women.

2018-10-04T00:56:27.417408+00:00 IST

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How sexual assault, harassment take toll on women's health

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): A new study has shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault and negative implications for women's mental and physical health.

2018-10-04T00:56:27.412538+00:00 IST

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Domestic refrigerator may affect insulin quality

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): Your refrigerator may pose risk to the quality of the insulin which, as per a new study is often stored at the wrong temperature in patients' fridges at home, affecting its potency.

2018-10-04T00:44:51.158695+00:00 IST

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Women's health deteriorate more rapidly than men prior to diabetes

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 3 (ANI): A new study has found that prior to the onset of type 2 diabetes (T2D), women with versus without prediabetes experience significantly have larger adverse differences in their cardiometabolic health than men. However, the mechanisms responsible for these sex differences remain a mystery.

2018-10-03T04:04:48.587210+00:00 IST

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'Diabetes increases cancer risk'

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 3 (ANI): Diabetics are at an increased risk of cancer, warns a study. It also suggests that diabetes is linked with poorer survival following a cancer diagnosis.

2018-10-03T00:50:08.216295+00:00 IST

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Birth control may reduce ovarian cancer risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): According to a new study, use of contemporary birth control pills, patches or rings that contain both estrogen and progestin has been linked to a reduced risk for ovarian cancer in women of reproductive ages.

2018-10-02T05:54:33.004076+00:00 IST

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Breast cancer cells hijack natural stress protectors

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): Turns out, a member of a protein family known for protecting our cells also protects cancer cells in aggressive, metastatic breast cancer.

2018-10-02T05:49:10.037879+00:00 IST

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Know the difference between 'e-cigarettes' and 'cigarettes'

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): According to a new study, the word 'cigarette' might appear in the term 'e-cigarette' but that is as far as their similarities extend. Assuming e-cigarettes are equal to cigarettes could lead to misguided research and policy initiatives.

2018-10-02T05:44:41.718659+00:00 IST

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Women, drink more water to reduce bladder infections

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): Drinking more water reduces bladder infections in women, finds a study.

2018-10-02T02:09:04.742150+00:00 IST

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Does stress affect women's fertility?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): Women, take note! Higher levels of stress are associated with lower odds of conception for females, but not for males.

2018-10-02T01:18:35.283783+00:00 IST

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High-velocity neck manipulation may result in stress on eyes

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 1(ANI): Turns out, while adjusting the neck by a chiropractor one needs to be careful as high-velocity neck manipulation has been shown to result in stress on the eye and lead to spotty vision.

2018-10-01T05:45:23.553733+00:00 IST

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Discovery to improve the success of corneal transplants

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 1(ANI): Eye specialists from The University of Nottingham have made a discovery that could help to improve the success of corneal transplants for patients whose sight has been affected by the disease.

2018-10-01T04:42:49.795764+00:00 IST

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'Men at 3-fold higher risk of secondary fractures'

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 1 (ANI): According to researchers, men have a three-fold higher risk of sustaining a secondary fracture within one year of a first fracture compared to those who did not.

2018-10-01T01:28:54.368971+00:00 IST