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More about follow-up care after concussion

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 27 (ANI): Being discharged from a hospital trauma center after receiving treatment for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) does not necessarily mean that a patient has fully recovered. Proper follow-up care needs to be ensured for a full recovery.

2018-05-27T06:56:52.594719+00:00 IST

Reviewing first year of National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW), in 2017, took a landmark step by approving the National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases.

2018-05-26T09:34:44.384125+00:00 IST

Goal conflict linked to depressive symptoms

Washington D.C. [USA], May 26 (ANI): Torn about which goal to chase? It could be associated with psychological distress, a study suggested.

2018-05-26T09:24:17.808576+00:00 IST

Mumbai construction worker injured after falling from fifth floor

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 26 (ANI): Twenty-one-year-old construction worker Nijam Alam Mohammad was severely injured after falling from the fifth floor of a building where he was working.

2018-05-26T07:09:44.407014+00:00 IST

Cars can reach deadly temperatures in one hour under the sun

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 25 (ANI): 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71.1 degree Celsius is an exceptionally high temperature. The human skin if exposed, can suffer third-degree burns at such a high temperature.

2018-05-25T10:03:18.938385+00:00 IST

Obesity linked with improved survival in pneumonia patients

Washington D.C. [USA], May 25 (ANI): A study recently conducted found that Pneumonia patients who are obese and overweight are 20-30 percent less likely to die than patients of a normal weight.

2018-05-25T07:24:40.643704+00:00 IST

Hay fever ups depression, anxiety risk in adolescents

Washington D.C. [USA], May 25 (ANI): According to a recent study, adolescents with allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, have higher rates of anxiety, depression and a lower resistance to stress.

2018-05-25T06:39:01.942130+00:00 IST

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How helpful are warning labels on sugary drinks?

Washington D.C. [USA], May 25 (ANI): Warning labels may deter people from buying sugar-laden drinks, finds a study.

2018-05-25T06:23:13.877572+00:00 IST

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Obesity paradox: To be or not to be!

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 25 (ANI): Obesity isn't as bad as was originally thought. Turns out, it has some benefits as well.

2018-05-25T03:45:22.859773+00:00 IST

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Here's how you can undo perils of too much screen time

Washington D.C. [USA], May 24 (ANI): According to a study, you can counter the impact of screen time by being fit and strong.

2018-05-24T08:12:43.572920+00:00 IST

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Cranberry reduces risk of UTI recurrence in healthy women

New Delhi [India], May 23 (BusinessWire India): A recent meta-analysis study published in The Journal of Nutrition advocates that Cranberry reduces the risk of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) recurrence in otherwise healthy women. The current study was co-authored by Zhuxuan Fu, DeAnn Liska, David Talan and Mei Chung.

2018-05-23T12:57:50.940468+00:00 IST

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Lifestyle counselling program could curb cancer risk

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): A study has claimed that a lifestyle counselling program may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

2018-05-23T07:57:42.423757+00:00 IST

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Lower back pain? Go for early physical therapy

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Early physical therapy can be beneficial for those experiencing lower-back pain, a study suggests.

2018-05-23T07:17:27.371044+00:00 IST

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Importance of getting enough zzzs for arthritis patients

Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 (ANI): Getting a good night's sleep is important for arthritis patients as poor sleep could keep them from getting enough exercise, finds a study.

2018-05-23T07:17:27.365724+00:00 IST

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India-Netherlands-Sweden collaborative programme on HIV/AIDS research

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Governments of India and The Netherlands on Wednesday will announce the launch of the first-of-its-kind collaborative research programme on HIV/AIDS, between India, The Netherlands and Sweden.

2018-05-22T09:35:42.114716+00:00 IST

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Does eating fish in pregnancy increase autism risk?

Washington D.C. [USA], May 22 (ANI): Turns out, autism is not linked to consuming fish in pregnancy.

2018-05-22T07:19:53.792043+00:00 IST

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Cycling to work can help you live longer

Washington D.C. [United States], May 22 (ANI): Walking down to office or cycling can increase the rate of life expectancy.

2018-05-22T07:14:52.673125+00:00 IST

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Undiagnosed hypertension one of leading risk factors for deaths

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes have overtaken communicable diseases as the leading causes of mortality in urban areas, as per a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.

2018-05-22T07:14:52.639551+00:00 IST

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