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Regular bedtime beneficial for adults too!

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 21 (ANI): Not only does a regular bedtime improve sleep quality, it is just as important for heart and metabolic health among older adults, finds a study.

2018-09-21T14:23:57.015260+00:00 IST

Why are men putting their health on stake?

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sep 21 (Business Wire India): As men get older, their body changes in ways one can't always control. For most men, one of those changes come with the growing prostate.

2018-09-21T12:39:33.972138+00:00 IST

Hepatitis C treatment effective for people who inject drugs: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21(ANI): New hepatitis C therapies are effective at curing the virus in people who inject drugs, according to a new study.

2018-09-21T07:31:50.733666+00:00 IST

A behavioral intervention can reduce stress in cancer patients

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21 (ANI): According to a new study, a behavioral program to reduce harmful stress in cancer patients can be taught to therapists from around the country and implemented at their sites, which effectively improves the moods of their patients.

2018-09-21T01:57:00.702065+00:00 IST

Fish-rich diets may boost brain development in babies

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21 (ANI): According to a new research, slightly adjusting the diet of healthy pregnant women could be beneficial for their babies.

2018-09-21T01:51:03.000081+00:00 IST

Women who breastfeed for five months likely to have more kids

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 20 (ANI): Turns out, women who breastfeed their first child for five months or longer are more likely to have more children as compared to women who breastfeed for shorter durations or not at all.

2018-09-20T05:07:13.858606+00:00 IST

Caffeinated energy drinks a big no-no for children

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that children and young people consume a lot of caffeinated energy drinks, which causes obesity and even mental health problems.

2018-09-20T02:07:56.946697+00:00 IST

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High gluten diet in pregnancy increases risk of diabetes in children

Washington D.C. [USA] Sept 20 (ANI): Turns out, a high gluten intake by mothers during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of their child developing type 1 diabetes.

2018-09-20T01:48:36.950542+00:00 IST

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Vitamin D may reduce cancer risk, breast cancer mortality

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 19(ANI): Apart from building healthy bones, vitamin D also may reduce cancer risk as well as breast cancer mortality, especially in women with a lower body mass index.

2018-09-19T05:28:14.137628+00:00 IST

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First gut bacteria may fight chronic diseases better

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 19(ANI): First gut bacteria may have a lasting effect on the ability to fight chronic diseases, according to a new study.

2018-09-19T05:14:23.346112+00:00 IST

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Correlation between blood flow and body position

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 19(ANI): For the first time, alterations in capillary blood flow around the face caused by body position change have been detected by researchers through the use of imaging photoplethysmography.

2018-09-19T05:14:23.340990+00:00 IST

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Father's obesity in puberty increases asthma-risk for offspring

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 19 (ANI): Turns out, males who have considerable weight gain between childhood and puberty, double the risk of having asthma as an adult, and for their future offspring.

2018-09-19T02:12:14.679106+00:00 IST

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Study reports risk of rare adverse outcomes from breast implants

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): According to a study, silicone breast implants could increase the risk of several rare adverse outcomes in women.

2018-09-18T08:47:33.703401+00:00 IST

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Women with undiagnosed STIs at greater risk of negative PMS symptoms

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): Undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STI) can increase negative premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women, according to a study.

2018-09-18T07:37:28.626456+00:00 IST

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Sleep deprived people more likely to have car crashes

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 18 (ANI): Sleep deprived? You may have a higher risk of crashing your car.

2018-09-18T07:37:28.622287+00:00 IST

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Be aware of your prostate health

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 17 (Business Wire India): As men get older, their body changes in ways one can't always control. For most men, one of those changes come with the growing prostate. Aging men tend to have larger prostates than younger men. Enlargement of the prostate that is not a result of cancer is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The incidence of BPH, one of the most common conditions affecting adult men, increases dramatically after the age of 50! BPH also called prostate gland enlargement, is a common condition as men get older.

2018-09-17T13:57:56.426141+00:00 IST

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Combat obesity with this effective treatment

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17(ANI): Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide and a leading cause of death alongside heart disease and smoking. Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), is the most effective treatment for obesity.

2018-09-17T08:01:25.388222+00:00 IST

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Pollen exposure during pregnancy linked to baby asthma risk

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17(ANI): Turns out, children born in the peak grass pollen season, October and December, may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.

2018-09-17T04:31:12.916922+00:00 IST

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Psychotherapy benefits women caring for kids with health issues

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 17 (ANI): Turns out, brief cognitive behavioural therapy significantly improved the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions.

2018-09-17T01:32:40.006803+00:00 IST

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Does Paracetamol use in infancy increases risk of asthma?

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 17 (ANI): Turns out, children who take paracetamol during their first two years of life may be at a higher risk of developing asthma by the age of 18, especially if they have a particular genetic makeup.

2018-09-17T00:46:10.639207+00:00 IST

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Psychotherapy recommended for women caring for children with severe health issues

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Turns out, brief cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improves the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions.

2018-09-16T06:47:18.409773+00:00 IST