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95% Indian millennials stressed against global average of 86%

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sep 1 (BusinessWireIndia): A survey conducted by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company has revealed that 95% of Indian millennials, between age group 18-34, are stress, as compared to the global average of 86%. It suggests that work is the main trigger for stress amongst Indians.

2018-09-01T06:36:34.973944+00:00 IST

Body sensations are linked to conscious feelings

Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): Turns out, humans constantly experience an ever-changing stream of subjective feelings that is only interrupted during sleep and deep unconsciousness.

2018-09-01T06:10:53.452296+00:00 IST

Genetic mutations may drive tumor formation

Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): A new study has found that genetic mutations in the form of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may drive tumor formation by blurring cells' perception of key growth signals.

2018-09-01T05:06:56.956302+00:00 IST

Know the neurobiological effects of providing 'targeted' support to others

Washington D.C [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): Turns out, providing 'targeted' social support to other people in need activates regions of the brain involved in parental care- which may help in understanding the positive health effects of social ties.

2018-09-01T05:04:35.687878+00:00 IST

Stroke increases dementia risk by around 70% : Study

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 01 (ANI): People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School confirmed.

2018-09-01T02:13:27.595213+00:00 IST

This new switch may control aggressive breast cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 31 (ANI): Turns out, aggressive breast cancers return to a flexible, earlier state found in fetal breast tissue. This cellular reprogramming may be the key to cancer's ability to form new cell types, evolve drug resistance and metastasize to other locations in the body.

2018-08-31T04:43:54.806672+00:00 IST

How insulin boosts immune system

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 31(ANI): Insulin, a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets, boosts immune health, according to a new study.

2018-08-31T01:33:06.146311+00:00 IST

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Scientists discover non-addictive painkiller

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 31(ANI): Scientists have found a non-addictive painkiller to help fight the current opioid crisis, though in an animal model.

2018-08-31T01:33:06.139627+00:00 IST

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Here's why Mediterranean diet is good for elderly people

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 31(ANI): The Mediterranean diet has been named as one of the healthiest diets, reducing the mortality risk of people over 65 years of age by 25 per cent.

2018-08-31T01:33:06.129545+00:00 IST

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Heal your heel!

New Delhi [India] Aug 31(ANI): Our heel is attached to the front of the foot by a number of strong ligaments which run between the front parts of the heel bone. The strongest ligament is the plantar fascia, which attaches the heel to the toes and helps to balance various parts of the foot as you walk. It, therefore, takes a lot of stress.

2018-08-31T01:33:06.125836+00:00 IST

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Home monitoring of BP helps treating hypertension faster, say experts

New Delhi [India], Aug 30 (ANI): Hypertension or high blood pressure is a leading public health challenge globally due to its high prevalence and related morbidity and mortality. Today, not only the adults, but even the teenagers are becoming victims of hypertension due to their lifestyle and food habits.

2018-08-30T09:44:22.137700+00:00 IST

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Exposure to toxic metals linked to cardiovascular diseases

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 30(ANI): Exposure to environmental toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper, and mercury has become a major global health concern. The metals like arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.

2018-08-30T01:52:13.398461+00:00 IST

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Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 30(ANI): Chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer, according to a new study.

2018-08-30T01:17:53.400538+00:00 IST

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This electronic device could stop epileptic seizures

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 30(ANI): An electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures, as demonstrated by researchers.

2018-08-30T01:17:53.395275+00:00 IST

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A new way to attack herpesviruses

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): A team of scientists have uncovered the mechanism that allows the virus to replicate. Their study could open new therapeutic avenues to treat not only cytomegalovirus but other viruses as well.

2018-08-29T01:41:19.123684+00:00 IST

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Model to predict life-threatening respiratory diseases in burn patients

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): Researchers have devised a model to predict burn patients who are most likely to develop life-threatening acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

2018-08-29T01:41:19.120511+00:00 IST

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New insights into ways to use cell metabolism to treat cancer

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): Researchers have discovered that cell metabolism plays an important role in the ability of cells to start a survival program called autophagy, an unwanted side effect of some anti-cancer drugs that help some tumor cells dodge treatment and eventually regrow into new tumours.

2018-08-29T01:41:19.115763+00:00 IST

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New brain network linked to pain in Parkinson's disease

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): A novel brain network that links pain in Parkinson's disease (PD) to a specific region of the brain has been revealed by scientists.

2018-08-28T23:48:43.584905+00:00 IST

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Want to live longer? Take a vacation

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 28 (ANI): Now you have a concrete reason to go on a nice long healing holiday. According to the findings of a 40-year study, taking vacations could prolong life.

2018-08-28T16:05:03.257503+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop potential drugs to help you quit smoking

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 28 (ANI): Are you looking for permanent freedom from smoking? Try these new potential drugs to quit smoking.

2018-08-28T07:41:52.921452+00:00 IST

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Cell connections may impact your biological cycle

Washington D.C.[USA], Aug 28 (ANI): One is familiar with the disturbance in the circadian rhythm or the 24-hour biological cycle, which manages nearly all aspects of metabolism, from sleep-wake cycles to body temperature to digestion. Every cell in the body has a circadian clock, but researchers are unclear about how networks of cells connect with each other over time and how those time-varying connections impact network functions.

2018-08-28T03:59:05.461782+00:00 IST