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Modest Facebook use can aid happiness in autistic adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 13 (ANI): According to a study, moderate Facebook use promotes happiness in adults with autism spectrum disorder.

2018-03-13T05:27:20.539930+00:00 IST

Blood-thinning drug could lower death risk post non-cardiac surgery

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 13 (ANI): Dabigatran, a blood thinning drug, can significantly reduce the risk of death after non-cardiac surgery.

2018-03-13T05:19:51.880610+00:00 IST

Study renders insights into genetic abnormalities leading to multiple myeloma

New Delhi [India], Mar 13 (ANI): In India, incidence of multiple myeloma affects 1.8 per cent in a population of 100,000. Approximately, 50,000 new cases of multiple myeloma are diagnosed each year.

2018-03-13T04:52:48.930243+00:00 IST

Rolled over by auto rickshaw, 10-month-old girl successfully treated

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 13 (ANI): It was a regular morning when 35-year-old Asha Matthew was walking with her 10-month-old daughter, Esther, to her grandmother's house. In a matter of few seconds, the young mother was face-down on the road and the baby flung a few feet away.

2018-03-13T04:33:18.281392+00:00 IST

Singaporeans cut sugar intake when asked to sweeten beverages themselves

Singapore, Mar 13 (ANI): In an astonishing move, most of the Singaporeans opted for no sugar drinks when they were asked to sweeten their beverages on their own.

2018-03-13T00:14:14.506105+00:00 IST

Barbershop pharmacists may trim down high blood pressure

London [United Kingdom], Mar 13 (ANI): Now paying a visit to barbershop can help men to lower high blood pressure.

2018-03-12T23:56:06.941356+00:00 IST

Heart attacks in elderly people

New Delhi [India], Mar. 12 (ANI): Heart attacks are certainly common amongst the elderly. A heart attack happens when there is a sudden complete blockage of an artery that supplies blood to a section of the heart.

2018-03-12T14:51:11.104918+00:00 IST

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Survival of patients with anal cancer depends on socioeconomic status

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 12 (ANI): Patients with anal cancer, living in low median household income areas, have an increased risk of early death as compared to those in high-income areas.

2018-03-12T07:24:54.442182+00:00 IST

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Genes play a role in empathy

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Mar 12: Turns out, our empathy is not just a result of our education and experiences but is also influenced by genetic variations to some degree.

2018-03-12T07:19:40.026239+00:00 IST

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Researchers find link between childhood trauma, schizophrenia

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 12 (ANI): Childhood trauma link has offered treatment hope for people with schizophrenia.

2018-03-12T06:35:06.951165+00:00 IST

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One in 10 stroke survivors require more help with medication

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 12 (ANI): One in 10 stroke survivors need more help with taking medication, according to a study.

2018-03-12T06:04:00.316004+00:00 IST

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High-Fiber diet may help gut bacteria fight type 2 diabetes

Bern [Switzerland], Mar 12 (ANI): Now the fight against type 2 diabetes may soon improve just by introducing high-fiber diet in our daily life.

2018-03-12T01:11:53.754763+00:00 IST

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New tech for critical patient monitoring and recovery

New Delhi [India], Mar 11 (ANI): A new technology has been introduced in India for dynamic patient monitoring and recovery.

2018-03-11T09:21:47.060210+00:00 IST

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Heart attack protocol that improves outcomes, reduces gender disparities

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 11 (ANI): A four-step protocol for the most severe type of heart attack, if followed, not only can improve outcomes and reduce mortality rates, but also put an end to gender disparities in health care.

2018-03-11T08:49:32.809611+00:00 IST

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New technology to identify blockages in heart patients

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Mar 11: A new technology has been found that can identify blockages in the heart, a study has revealed.

2018-03-11T08:49:32.801607+00:00 IST

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IMA's battle against National Medical Council Bill

Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI) : Trust forms the crux of doctor-patient relationship, but Indian Medical Association (IMA) believes that it has been declining over the past few years owing to hugely inflated bills and overcharging for drugs, devices or diagnostics for profiteering.

2018-03-10T09:53:08.172839+00:00 IST

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Smoking not only affects heart and lungs, but skin too

New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): There is growing evidence that people living with psoriasis ought to be extra careful before lighting up a cigarette.

2018-03-10T08:06:46.875498+00:00 IST

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Genetics may have a part to play in insomnia

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar 10 (ANI): Sleep problems may be associated with specific genes in our bodies.

2018-03-10T07:52:34.182729+00:00 IST

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Menopause increases risk of cardiovascular diseases?

New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): People have heard of cardiovascular diseases even if they haven't undergone a procedure personally.

2018-03-10T06:43:59.712446+00:00 IST

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Pregnancy and Kidney disease: Overcoming the challenge

New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Getting pregnant and starting a family are great experiences but may present challenges even for a normal healthy human being.

2018-03-10T05:56:06.665058+00:00 IST

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Effective treatment for co-morbid cardiovascular risk in COPD patients

New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): COPD is no longer 'just a disease of the lungs'. Many COPD patients develop heart diseases that lead to higher mortality. A new study gives hope of a better treatment protocol.

2018-03-09T06:50:05.939220+00:00 IST