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Dementia is more common in older adults with vision issues: Study

Loss of vision and loss of capacity to comprehend or recall properly are two of the most feared and avoidable health concerns connected with ageing. New research adds to the evidence that visual issues and dementia are connected.

2023-08-02T08:25:53.754270+00:00 IST

Irregular sleep patterns are linked with bacteria in gut: Study

According to new research, inconsistent sleep habits are linked to hazardous microorganisms in your gut. The study, published today in The European Journal of Nutrition.

2023-08-02T08:25:03.695295+00:00 IST

Researchers discover new method to treat fungal infections

There are just three primary kinds of antifungal drugs available today, and they all act by breaking the barrier that surrounds fungal cells. Despite the fact that they all assault the barrier, current therapies are quite specialised, which means that what kills one type of fungus may not kill another

2023-08-01T19:24:55.292000+00:00 IST

Drinking kombucha might reduce blood sugar levels: Study

According to the findings of a clinical trial conducted by researchers at Georgetown University's School of Health, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and MedStar Health, people with type II diabetes who drank the fermented tea drink kombucha for four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels than those who drank a similar-tasting placebo beverage.

2023-08-01T06:42:01.385048+00:00 IST

Low protein levels in spinal fluid predicts MCI: Study

A study of cognitively healthy adults has added to evidence that low spinal fluid levels of a protein associated with learning and memory in mice may serve as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear.

2023-08-01T04:10:34.107089+00:00 IST

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Vegetarians face increased risk of hip fracture: Study

According to the findings of a large-scale study, both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50 per cent higher risk of hip fracture than people who regularly eat meat.

2023-08-01T04:09:36.179295+00:00 IST

Researchers discover new way to beat fungal infections

Researchers have discovered a novel method of combating fungal infections. The key is to prevent fungi from producing fatty acids, which are the primary component of fats.

2023-08-01T03:45:59.366080+00:00 IST

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Cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells: Study

Researchers have discovered a protein that is crucial to the operation of numerous novel cancer medicines. The discovery, according to the researchers, will probably help with efforts to optimize the use of immunotherapies against a number of difficult tumors.

2023-07-31T17:15:08.704963+00:00 IST

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Disease caused by food allergy in children

A new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating has been identified by a new study done by Tulane University.

2023-07-31T13:22:49.682643+00:00 IST

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Physical activity may promote learning, wellbeing at school

According to a study by the University of Eastern Finland, adolescents who participate in active school travel and leisure-time physical exercise outperform their inactive peers in secondary school. Regular leisure-time physical activity, even in little amounts, was also linked to a lower risk of school burnout.

2023-07-31T08:37:39.593150+00:00 IST

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Breast milk micronutrient and its impact on newborns' brain

Researchers at Tufts University's Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Centre on Ageing (HNRCA) suggested that micronutrients in human breast milk have considerable positive effects on newborns' growing brains.

2023-07-30T17:28:38.552038+00:00 IST

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Early parental death affects boys more than girls

A substantial long-term study's findings, which were just published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, suggest that boys may be more prone than girls to suffer the overall poor health and financial repercussions of losing a parent too soon.

2023-07-30T15:09:43.792157+00:00 IST

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MIND diet associated with better focus in school children: Study

According to a recent study, a diet designed to help adults prevent cognitive decline may also help preadolescents pay more attention. The results may be useful for upcoming nutritional initiatives that aim to improve children's cognitive abilities.

2023-07-30T13:25:05.841177+00:00 IST

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Strawberry eating may boost cognitive function in older people

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive ability, lower blood pressure, and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomised clinical trial presented at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN).

2023-07-30T06:32:47.749433+00:00 IST

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Research reveals why we lose fat, muscle during infection

Although infections can induce a number of symptoms, one common symptom is the loss of fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to know if wasting may help them fight diseases.

2023-07-30T06:14:28.976492+00:00 IST

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Increasing omega-3 intake might help protect your hearing: Study

A new population-based cross-sectional investigation discovered an inverse relationship between blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and hearing difficulties. Higher DHA levels in middle-aged and older people were 8-20% less likely than lower DHA levels to report age-related hearing problems.

2023-07-30T05:58:18.075830+00:00 IST

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Research shows teens need consistent positive messaging

According to research from the University of California, Davis, teenagers underperform academically in multicultural environments if they do not receive regular and positive messages about cultures other than their own at school, home, and among their peers.

2023-07-30T05:47:23.914852+00:00 IST

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Food high in sugar, salt are commonly introduced in rural areas

A study of more than 10,000 children in rural Pennsylvania found that many children were fed foods high in salt and sugar during their formative years. According to experts, exposing young children to foods that are overly salty or sweet might affect their taste preferences and eventually lead to poor eating habits

2023-07-29T16:02:24.618480+00:00 IST

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Genes and its influence on what we eat: Study

In one of the first in-depth studies of diet-related genes, researchers have found over 500 genes that appear to directly influence the foods we eat. The findings herald a big step forward in harnessing a person's genetic makeup to develop precision dietary plans that improve health or ward off disease.

2023-07-29T14:27:54.029613+00:00 IST

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Private equity investments in healthcare and high cost: Study

Private equity investments, which are more common in the healthcare sector, have been linked to increasing the costs for patients. The study was published in BMJ. The research is considered to be the first comprehensive analysis of global trends in private equity ownership in the medical sector.

2023-07-29T14:10:50.520234+00:00 IST

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Triple combination therapy helps cystic fibrosis patients

If a triple combination treatment is used for long-term benefits in persons with cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers discovered that airway mucus is less sticky and lung inflammation is significantly reduced. According to their studies, this kind of drug helps a lot of people with CF symptoms. Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbruck Centre's findings were recently published in the European Respiratory Journal.

2023-07-29T14:07:04.691768+00:00 IST