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Diabetes can impair body's ability to adjust to rising temperatures

New Delhi [India], Apr 6 (ANI): Chronic conditions such as diabetes can become tougher to manage in summers. Extreme heat causes blood glucose levels to fluctuate drastically, apart from leading to dehydration and exhaustion.

2018-04-06T04:46:57.122642+00:00 IST

Dairy products intake ensures higher bone strength among men

Washington D.C. [USA], April 6 (ANI): Turns out that higher intake of the dairy products including milk, yogurt and cheese is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men.

2018-04-06T01:25:51.343201+00:00 IST

'Quit-line number' on tobacco product packages from Sept

New Delhi [India], Apr. 5 (ANI): In a bid to create awareness and curtail the harmful impact of consuming tobacco-infused products and cigarettes, the government on Thursday stated that from September this year, cigarette packets will have a 'quit line' number displayed on them.

2018-04-05T17:44:57.794112+00:00 IST

All you need to know about Cardiomyopathy!

New Delhi [India], Apr. 05 (ANI): Cardiomyopathy is a progressive disease of the myocardium, the heart muscle. The condition is either confined to the heart or is part of generalised systemic disorders. They often lead to cardiovascular death or progressive heart failure-related disability.

2018-04-05T06:13:19.212388+00:00 IST

Small breast tumours may not need biopsy

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 05 (ANI): Turns out, patients with very small breast tumours can forgo lymph node biopsies.

2018-04-05T06:13:19.202872+00:00 IST

WHO stresses on prioritising universal health coverage

New Delhi [India], Apr 5 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called upon countries in its South-East Asia Region to step-up efforts towards universal health coverage, to provide quality health services to all people when and where they need them, without having to suffer financial hardship.

2018-04-05T05:50:14.621801+00:00 IST

Why is whooping cough resurging?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): A new research has explored why whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, is making a comeback.

2018-04-04T07:17:08.338904+00:00 IST

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Obesity bumps liver health in young kids as well

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): Turns out, obesity impacts liver health in not just adults, but young kids as well.

2018-04-04T06:05:03.814754+00:00 IST

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Group exercise, nutrition prog ward off hormone therapy's side effects

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): A study has explored on the possibilities of how to fight off the side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer.

2018-04-04T04:08:05.430935+00:00 IST

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Belly fat matters for women with kidney cancer

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): Turns out, belly fat is much bigger a concern than just regular fitness for women.

2018-04-04T03:42:46.259062+00:00 IST

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Smokers have unhealthier diets than non-smokers

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): Smokers have worse quality diets than former smokers or non-smokers, a new research has found.

2018-04-04T03:36:04.293380+00:00 IST

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Is anxiety an early sign of Alzheimer's?

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 3 (ANI): Anxiety could be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.

2018-04-03T11:47:59.789490+00:00 IST

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Need to promote oral health in diabetes management

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 3 (ANI): Despite being at a higher risk of periodontal diseases, diabetics visit the dentist less frequently, according to a study.

2018-04-03T06:36:12.510137+00:00 IST

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Smartphone app more efficient in cardiac assessment

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 03 (ANI): A new randomised clinical trial has found that smartphone application performs better than traditional exam in cardiac assessment.

2018-04-03T06:17:49.760683+00:00 IST

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Consuming more protein may not benefit older men much

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 03 (ANI): Turns out, having more protein than the recommended dietary allowance may not benefit older men.

2018-04-03T03:21:49.629204+00:00 IST

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Red meat may increase risk of colon cancer in women

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 02 (ANI): Consuming red meat may increase the risk of colon cancer in women, a new research has found.

2018-04-02T09:26:42.368137+00:00 IST

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Are babies being introduced to solid food too soon?

Washington D.C [USA] Apr 2(ANI): Turns out, many parents are spooning up the first mouthfuls of baby food to a growing infant too soon.

2018-04-02T08:55:52.469011+00:00 IST

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New low-cost tool to detect bacteria in food, water

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 02 (ANI): A new low-cost method for detecting bacteria in food or water samples has come closer to the reality.

2018-04-02T08:35:53.964708+00:00 IST

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A peaceful pause for stress-free life

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 2 (ANI): Stress affects us all and it isn't something we can entirely avoid. Researchers have shown how yoga and meditation can have positive effects on stress resilience.

2018-04-02T07:45:25.683307+00:00 IST

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Ways to fence the progress of Neurodegenerative diseases

Pennsylvania [United States], Apr. 01 (ANI): The Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons which are the building blocks of the nervous system. Neurons normally don't reproduce or replace themselves, so when they become damaged or die they cannot be replaced by the body.

2018-04-01T10:34:54.339321+00:00 IST

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Mental health issues linked to risky driving

Pennsylvania [United States], Apr. 01 (ANI): Mental health symptoms are related to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, and mental health disorders are associated with increased errors in a driving simulator and self-reported risky driving behaviors in teenagers.

2018-04-01T08:55:00.870946+00:00 IST