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Most milk alternatives lack nutritional value of cow's milk

More people are consuming plant-based milk substitutes such as oats, soy, and almonds, but do plant-based products provide the same nutrition as cow's milk? According to the findings of a new survey, the majority do not.

2023-07-24T17:01:37.071336+00:00 IST

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

A new population-based cross-sectional study found that blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were inversely connected to hearing problems. Higher DHA levels in middle-aged and older persons were 8-20% less likely to report age-related hearing impairments than lower DHA levels.

2023-07-24T16:05:50.382218+00:00 IST

Researchers identify top five foods rich in prebiotics

Prebiotics are certain types of fibre that are frequently found in plants and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, according to mounting evidence.

2023-07-24T04:27:30.827198+00:00 IST

Study reveals genes that directly influence what we eat

Researchers have found over 500 genes that seem to directly impact the foods we eat in one of the first extensive investigations of diet-related genes. The results mark a significant advancement towards harnessing a person's genetic makeup to create precision dietary plans that enhance health or prevent disease.

2023-07-24T04:18:01.934107+00:00 IST

Children in rural areas receive high salt, sugar foods: Study

According to a study of more than 10,000 kids in rural Pennsylvania, many kids were fed foods high in sugar and salt throughout their early years of life. Experts contend that exposing young infants to excessively sugary or salty foods can influence their taste preferences and, over time, develop bad eating habits.

2023-07-24T03:41:32.789516+00:00 IST

New diet score reveals foods that help you live longer

According to new research, eating more foods that are good for the environment may help you live a longer, healthier life. In a study with a follow-up of more than 30 years, researchers discovered that those who ate more sustainably were 25 per cent less likely to pass away than those who didn't.

2023-07-24T03:26:05.742181+00:00 IST

Fathers’ psychiatric diagnosis raises risk of preterm birth

According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine, the mental histories of both the fathers and mothers are related to premature birth.

2023-07-23T17:43:52.944331+00:00 IST

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Obesity makes ovarian cancer more deadly, finds study

Most ovarian cancer patients receive their diagnosis at the most advanced stage of the illness. Less than one-third of those who receive a diagnosis live past five years. A recent study found that in 2020 alone, it was the third most common type of gynaecological cancer and was responsible for almost 200,000 documented fatalities globally.

2023-07-23T07:03:51.675398+00:00 IST

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Private equity investments in healthcare increase expenses

A research team has discovered that private equity investments, which are becoming more prevalent in the healthcare industry, are typically linked to higher costs for patients. The study was published in The BMJ. The study is regarded as the first systematic examination of trends in private equity ownership across the globe in the field of medicine.

2023-07-23T06:05:44.315470+00:00 IST

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Juggling multiple children hinders physical activity: Study

A healthy lifestyle must include physical activity, but hardly one in three persons in the United States meets the weekly exercise recommendation. Parents find it more challenging to maintain their fitness since they frequently put their children's needs before their own.

2023-07-22T13:14:53.498868+00:00 IST

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Anti-inflammatory medicine might work well for Alzheimer's: Study

A study is predicated on the idea that a number of anti-inflammatory drugs might work well as Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatments.

2023-07-22T12:01:42.952743+00:00 IST

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Epidural anaesthesia in OT gives quick pain relief: Study

According to research presented at the online Anaesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Meeting of the American Society of Anaesthesiologists, starting a patient-controlled epidural anaesthesia (PCEA) infusion while the patient is still in the operating room (OR) as opposed to the recovery room following the procedure may help provide better pain control.

2023-07-22T11:01:24.500057+00:00 IST

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Oral medication popular for treating multiple sclerosis: Study

Researchers from Rutgers University have found that most persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) opt for oral drugs to manage their chronic and worsening neurological conditions.

2023-07-22T10:59:15.830950+00:00 IST

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Monitoring brain waves reduces post-op complications: Study

Brain wave characteristics were discovered in a recent study that looked at the EEG patterns of patients under anaesthesia. These findings may help anesthesiologists recognise when patients are entering that deeper degree of unconsciousness. By preventing patients from developing that condition, they may be able to reduce the risk of postoperative brain injury.

2023-07-22T06:57:12.893979+00:00 IST

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Study suggests new strategies for diagnosing Alzheimer's

At the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam, new diagnostic standards for Alzheimer's disease were unveiled by medical professionals and academics from around the globe.

2023-07-22T06:44:27.362772+00:00 IST

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5-aminolevulinic acid that protect from mitochondrial disorders

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have shown that the amino acid 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) helps to restore deficiencies in Complex I (CI), the first of a series of protein complexes that transport electrons and support mitochondrial energization.

2023-07-22T06:25:17.158400+00:00 IST

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Intense exercise may help keep Parkinson's disease at bay

Intense exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to research done by neuroscientists from the A Gemelli IRCCS Polyclinic Foundation and the Faculty of Medicine at the Catholic University of Rome. The discovery may pave the way for cutting-edge non-drug therapies.

2023-07-22T04:59:38.192810+00:00 IST

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Extracellular vesicles may led to spread of scleroderma

A new article in Arthritis and Rheumatology suggests that extracellular vesicles, which are involved in cell-to-cell communication, may be a factor in the development of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis.

2023-07-21T19:07:44.835906+00:00 IST

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Preterm birth risk increases by father's psychological condition

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institutet found that babies are more likely to be delivered prematurely when their father or mother has a psychiatric diagnosis. The study was released in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.

2023-07-21T19:06:11.136354+00:00 IST

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HIV drug resistance mechanisms revealed by protein structures

Researchers from the Salk Institute and the National Institutes of Health have identified the molecular pathways by which the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) develops resistance to dolutegravir, one of the most potent antiviral medications now being used in clinical use to treat HIV.

2023-07-21T18:42:14.846303+00:00 IST

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Private equity investments in healthcare raises costs: Study

A research team has discovered that private equity investments, which are becoming more prevalent in the healthcare industry, are typically linked to higher costs for patients and payers.

2023-07-21T18:17:53.874339+00:00 IST