Fitness

Renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's disease, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): Dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fiber structure to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study.

2020-08-02T16:02:06.838752+00:00 IST

Study finds exposure to environmental chemicals may disrupt sleep during menopause

Ohio [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): A new study has found the possible reason behind sleepless nights with menopausal women. The study states that for menopausal women who have difficulty sleeping, it might be because of chemicals in the environment.

2020-08-02T07:23:58.497031+00:00 IST

Study details effects of smoking e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health

Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 2 (ANI): According to a recent position paper, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes in adolescents. The paper also details the effects of devices that look like cigarettes and refillable vaporisers that do not look like cigarettes.

2020-08-02T07:15:09.899255+00:00 IST

Study finds new keys for unlocking head, neck cancer treatment

Brisbane [Australia], August 1 (ANI): Discovery of new cellular immunotherapy that targets a deadly type of head and neck cancer, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), could lead to better survival rates, said Queensland scientists.

2020-08-01T17:16:34.336679+00:00 IST

Higher-end of normal blood platelet count could indicate cancer, study reveals

Exeter [England], August 1 (ANI): Platelets perform a crucial function in blood, including helping blood to clot, which helps us heal wounds. However, blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over and should be investigated, suggests recent research.

2020-08-01T16:07:48.941231+00:00 IST

Study finds increase in number, severity of suicide-related calls to US Poison Control

Ohio [US], July 27 (ANI): In a new study, researchers analysed the 549,807 calls made to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) in the US for suicide-related cases involving over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics from 2000 through 2018 and found that both the overall number and rate of these cases increased significantly by 57 per cent and 34 per cent, respectively, during this period. This trend was driven primarily by the increasing exposures among six to 19-year-old females.

2020-07-27T07:58:51.985420+00:00 IST

Study finds wealthier men more likely to develop high blood pressure

Sophia Antipolis [France], July 27 (ANI): Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure, reports a study.

2020-07-27T03:39:59.810816+00:00 IST

Brain network mechanism causes spatial memory impairment: Study

Irvine (California) [USA], July 26 (ANI): Patients with Alzheimer's disease frequently suffer from spatial memory loss, such as no recognition of where they are, and forgetting where they put their belongings. They often show a wandering symptom, which is also a feature of spatial memory impairment.

2020-07-26T15:07:55.632475+00:00 IST

Study finds how neurons reshape inside body fat to boost its calorie-burning capacity

New York [USA], July 26 (ANI): The breakdown of fat molecules are actually ignited by the nerves embedded in the fat tissue, and a new study now reveals that these fat-burning neurons have previously unrecognized powers.

2020-07-26T11:16:13.488603+00:00 IST

New wearable device to monitor heart health developed

Indiana [USA], July 26 (ANI): A team from Purdue University developed self-powered wearable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based contact layers for monitoring cardiovascular health. TENGs help conserve mechanical energy and turn it into power.

2020-07-26T10:42:45.152980+00:00 IST

Study links early menstruation with increased menopause symptoms

Queensland [Australia], July 26 (ANI): If you are suffering hot flushes and nights sweats during menstruation, chances are that you had early menstruation.

2020-07-26T08:13:04.057492+00:00 IST

Researchers find increased blood sugar levels likely to decrease benefits of aerobic exercise

Boston [USA], July 25 (ANI): There are proven results of overall health benefits of aerobic exercises. However, scientists discovered that some benefits of aerobic exercise may be dampened by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a condition is known as hyperglycemia.

2020-07-25T07:56:03.638502+00:00 IST

Study reveals health, well-being and food security of families deteriorating under COVID-19 stress

Washington D.C. [USA], July 24 (ANI): The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the physical and mental well-being of parents and their children across the country, according to a new national survey.

2020-07-24T11:39:11.482028+00:00 IST

Physical stress on the job linked with brain, memory decline in older age: Study

Colorado [USA], July 24 (ANI): A new study has found that physical stress in one's job may be associated with faster brain ageing and poorer memory.

2020-07-24T07:34:13.596296+00:00 IST

Happy outlook can do wonders in your physical well-being: Study

Washington DC [USA], July 23 (ANI): Good health and a happy outlook in life, though independent goals, can go hand-in-hand making a real impact on your overall physical well-being.

2020-07-23T10:21:29.003899+00:00 IST

Study finds new insights into different aspects of anxiety

Milan [Italy], July 22 (ANI): While there is no definite cure for anxiety, a team of researchers sheds light on the source of unease and tension to help effectively treat anxiety as soon as the symptoms appear.

2020-07-22T11:03:52.470741+00:00 IST

Older adults who can distinctively smell roses may have lower risk of dementia, study explains

San Francisco [US], July 21 (ANI): Elderly people who can smell the roses, turpentine, paint thinner, and lemons, may have a lower risk of dementia, research suggests.

2020-07-21T10:24:25.460485+00:00 IST

Regular exercise helps prevent high blood pressure, even in areas of high air pollution

Texas [USA], July 20 (ANI): People who exercise regularly tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, even if they live in areas where air pollution is relatively high, according to new research.

2020-07-20T10:23:27.343405+00:00 IST

Early life stress may lead to depression in adolescence: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): While individuals taking stress are believed to develop mental health issues, a recent study has explored another aspect of taking early life stress. Individuals exposed to early life stress (ELS) were more likely to develop a major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood or adolescence than individuals who had not been exposed to ELS, a recent study reported.

2020-07-19T10:36:49.565687+00:00 IST

Considering meditation and yoga as adjunctive treatment for COVID-19: Study

New York [USA], July 18 (ANI): A recent study explores the healing benefits of yoga and meditation practices as potential adjunctive treatments of COVID-19 in peer-reviewed journal JACM, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

2020-07-18T12:02:37.932908+00:00 IST

Study links regular physical activity to cognitive development in children

Tokyo [Japan], July 17 (ANI): Physical activity is linked to better cognitive ability, which is in turn related to academic performance in school. As per the new study, physical activities can enhance cognitive functions especially in those who have the most room for improvement.

2020-07-17T14:37:39.205467+00:00 IST