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Monitoring blood vessel changes improves brain diseases detection

It is feasible to track the development of mouse brain blood arteries over a prolonged period of time, according to research from Brown University.

2023-05-27T17:36:59.690863+00:00 IST

Health experts share views ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day

Menstrual Hygiene Day which is celebrated every year on May 28 highlights the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) at a global level. Ahead of the day, some health experts shared their views to create awareness among people.

2023-05-27T16:15:29.646456+00:00 IST

Poor eating habits among students may lead to lifetime of illness

Dr Joan Bottorff, a Professor at UBCO's School of Nursing, is one of several international researchers who published a multi-site study on university students' eating habits. Almost 12,000 medical students from 31 Chinese universities took part in the study, which sought to investigate the relationship between eating habits, obesity, and other disorders.

2023-05-27T14:11:23.954160+00:00 IST

Walking enhances brain connectivity and cognition in old people

A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health finds that walking strengthens connections within and between three brain networks, including one connected to Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing body of evidence that exercise enhances brain health.

2023-05-27T10:42:21.157062+00:00 IST

AI tools found five forms of heart failure

A new study conducted by UCL researchers has discovered five kinds of heart failure that might possibly be used to predict future risk for individual patients.

2023-05-26T18:29:08.385045+00:00 IST

Student's poor eating habits may lead to lifetime of illness

A UBC Okanagan researcher warns that bad eating habits developed during post-secondary study might lead to future health problems including obesity, respiratory ailments, and depression.

2023-05-26T18:24:16.858536+00:00 IST

Brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking

New research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that walking increases connections within and between three brain networks, including one linked to Alzheimer's disease, adding to the increasing body of data that exercise benefits brain health.

2023-05-26T16:48:29.519016+00:00 IST

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Intravenous, periarticular corticosteroids improve rehabilitation

A combination of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroids did not enhance pain control in patients having total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but may improve important measures of functional recovery in the days after surgery, according to a study.

2023-05-26T13:54:43.576377+00:00 IST

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Study reveals how cancers in distant organs change liver function

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that cancer often releases molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically modify the liver, sending it into an inflammatory state, causing fat accumulation, and disrupting its typical detoxification processes. This finding sheds light on one of cancer's sneakier survival strategies and raises the prospect of fresh diagnostics and therapeutics for identifying and reversing this process.

2023-05-26T03:36:22.545701+00:00 IST

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Type 2 diabetes medicine may treat autoimmune disorders: Study

Researchers at Swansea University discovered that a medicine frequently used to treat type 2 diabetes might possibly be used to treat autoimmune illnesses.

2023-05-25T15:41:49.869094+00:00 IST

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Your thoughts may harm your neck, back during lifting tasks

According to a new study, the emotional distress of mental dissonance - receiving knowledge that contradicts how we act or what we think - might contribute to increased strain on the neck and low back during lifting and lowering tasks.

2023-05-25T15:29:43.037972+00:00 IST

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Stress, problem-solving deficits contribute to suicide risk

Teen females who have more trouble efficiently resolving interpersonal difficulties when they are under social stress, as well as those who have more interpersonal stress in their lives, are more likely to engage in suicidal behaviour, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

2023-05-25T15:22:59.826332+00:00 IST

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Role of human T cells in control of respiratory syncytial virus

In healthy adults, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) primarily causes the symptoms of a cold, but it can also lead to more serious lung infections in newborns, those with impaired immune systems, and the elderly. Surprisingly, the most frequent cause of hospitalisation for newborns and young children is RSV infection.

2023-05-25T03:34:27.110424+00:00 IST

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Study reveals why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising

While some individuals are able to recover from the consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have continued to endure COVID-19 aftereffects for a very long time. The inability to exercise as much is one of these persistent COVID symptoms. But there are still unanswered issues about the reasons underpinning why some COVID patients continue to have reduced exercise ability while others recover without this issue.

2023-05-25T03:22:56.269070+00:00 IST

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New chemical compound can stimulate nerve regeneration: Study

A study has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in a heart attack.

2023-05-24T18:03:04.193033+00:00 IST

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Protein can improve muscle function in DMD: Study

A team of researchers has found that protein plays a vital role in the development of the immune system, they can slow down disease progression and improve muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

2023-05-24T17:57:00.136196+00:00 IST

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Air pollution is associated with higher risk of developing COVID

A study has found that air pollution is associated with a higher risk of developing severe disease, admission to a hospital or an intensive care unit (ICU) and death by COVID-19.

2023-05-24T17:41:42.860074+00:00 IST

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Biomarkers may help in treatment of acute kidney injury: Study

Hospital inpatients who acquire an acute kidney injury (AKI) often perform badly after discharge and have few therapy choices.

2023-05-24T17:05:07.919412+00:00 IST

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Living in an almshouse increases life expectancy: Study

According to a new Bayes Business School analysis, living in an almshouse can increase inhabitants' longevity by up to two and a half years compared to those living in the broader community.

2023-05-24T15:26:55.082476+00:00 IST

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Life pressures may lead to multiple sclerosis flares, disability

A study headed by Michigan Medicine indicates that stresses across the lifespan, such as poverty, abuse, and divorce, are linked to deteriorating health and functional outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis.

2023-05-24T14:48:57.952788+00:00 IST

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Study suggests that diet can improve blood pressure, sugar levels

According to a study, adults who are overweight or obese and have diabetes type 2 or prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing serious health issues. Experts disagree on the best dietary regimens and supportive measures to suggest, though.

2023-05-23T17:39:44.481433+00:00 IST