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People with brain markers of Alzheimer's have no dementia

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 17 (ANI): A new study has uncovered why some people that have brain markers of Alzheimer's never develop classic dementia that others do.

2018-08-17T01:45:06.157908+00:00 IST

Patients with healthcare-associated infections may suffer emotional pain

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 17 (ANI): Turns out, the consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) reach well beyond patients' physical health, souring social relationships, and leading some healthcare providers (HCP) to distance themselves from affected patients.

2018-08-17T01:29:14.997724+00:00 IST

Social media addiction can harm your bones, joints

New Delhi [India] Aug 16(ANI): Use of social media across the globe has grown by leaps and bounds in preceding years. Almost a quarter of the world's population is now on Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and Twitter.

2018-08-16T08:01:39.205337+00:00 IST

21-year-old suicide survivor undergoes historic face transplant

Ohio [USA] Aug 16(ANI): After a 31-hour-long face transplant surgery, 21-year-old Katie Stubblefield has turned over a new leaf in her life. She underwent 17 surgeries before finally going under the knife for the transformational procedure.

2018-08-16T07:45:29.575233+00:00 IST

Math helps understand how human behavior spreads infectious diseases

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 16(ANI): Turns out, mathematics can help public health workers understand and influence human behaviors that lead to the spread of infectious diseases.

2018-08-16T05:36:03.677442+00:00 IST

New HIV therapy can boost immunity

Washington D.C [USA], Aug 16 (ANI): Turns out, a new HIV drug can reduce the viral replication and increase immune cells in individuals with advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection.

2018-08-16T02:01:35.389135+00:00 IST

Should babies have their genomes sequenced?

Washington D.C [USA], Aug 16 (ANI): As the cost of genome sequencing decreases, researchers and clinicians are debating whether all newborns should be sequenced at birth, facilitating a lifetime of personalized medical care.

2018-08-16T01:45:02.850140+00:00 IST

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Here's how stress hormone prevents Leukemia

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 15(ANI): A human stress hormone called cortisol has been identified by scientists as a key factor behind when and why the immune system fails to prevent leukemia from taking hold.

2018-08-15T09:13:10.627420+00:00 IST

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This mysterious enzyme can stop internal bleeding

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 15 (ANI): Researchers have now uncovered a new approach for treating thrombocytopenia, a condition with a low blood platelet count.

2018-08-15T01:58:11.385179+00:00 IST

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Healthy fat cells may uncouple obesity from diabetes

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 15 (ANI): Turns out, studying about the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in fat metabolism might help to explore alternative ways to control obesity and type 2 diabetes that may involve the use of therapies.

2018-08-15T01:52:42.434778+00:00 IST

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Mixing energy drinks and alcohol has ill effects

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): If you like comsuming alchohol with energy drinks, beware! A key ingredient found in the energy drinks can worsen the negative effects of binge drinking, a new study reveals.

2018-08-14T14:29:22.672200+00:00 IST

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Study finds reason why women get more migraines

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): According to a study, estrogen and other sex hormones could be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraine in women.

2018-08-14T11:14:01.000843+00:00 IST

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Blood test can help detect this rare cancer

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): Turns out, a rare cancer known as myeloma could be caught early using simple blood tests.

2018-08-14T06:40:33.891010+00:00 IST

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E-cigarette vapour disables protective cells in lungs

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): An experimental study has revealed that e-cigarette vapour boosts the production of inflammatory chemicals and disables key protective cells in the lung that keep the air spaces clear of potentially harmful particles.

2018-08-14T05:52:48.497071+00:00 IST

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This antibody stops the body to fight HIV

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): Scientists have for the first time highlighted a new type of antibody called immunoglobulin G3 (IgG3) that stops the immune system's B cells from doing their normal job of fighting pathogens in certain people living with HIV.

2018-08-14T04:53:03.403657+00:00 IST

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Here's how cannabis harms the brain

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 14(ANI): The long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs harms the brain, impairing memory, a new study has found.

2018-08-14T04:53:03.392875+00:00 IST

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New delivery methods can combat cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): Although chemotherapies have been highly useful as targeted treatments for cancer, researchers have discovered some new methods to treat cancer and other disorders.

2018-08-14T01:40:36.930649+00:00 IST

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Hypertension in pregnancy increases risk of autism, ADHD in kids

New Delhi [India] Aug 13(ANI): Hypertension is a common complication seen in pregnancy and a leading cause of maternal and foetal morbidity.

2018-08-13T09:27:25.834807+00:00 IST

$Inappropriate medication linked to higher risk of fracture, mortality$

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Inappropriate medication linked to higher risk of fracture, mortality

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 13(ANI): Initiation of potentially inappropriate medication is associated with a higher risk of fractures and mortality, according to a new study.

2018-08-13T08:20:21.888314+00:00 IST

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Coronary artery compression in kids more common than you think

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 13(ANI): Cardiologists have noted that the incidence of coronary artery compression in children fitted with epicardial pacemakers may be more common than previously believed.

2018-08-13T07:56:45.415290+00:00 IST

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Repeat pregnancy higher in women with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 13(ANI): Turns out, women having both intellectual and developmental disabilities have higher chances of having a baby within a year as compared to the ones without such disabilities.

2018-08-13T06:44:15.566015+00:00 IST