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Scientists use blood test to predict those likely to develop psychotic dis
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 26 (ANI): In a recent study, scientists have discovered that testing the levels of certain proteins in blood samples can predict whether a person at risk of psychosis is likely to develop a psychotic disorder years later.
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Study reveals brain noise contains a unique signature of dream sleep
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain. But researchers have pulled a signal out of the noise that uniquely defines dreaming, or REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep, potentially ma
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Harsh Vardhan releases e-book on guidelines to tackle substance abuse
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday released an e-book on treatment guidelines to tackle substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the e-book titled "Standard Treatment Guidelines f
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'Love hormone' oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Al
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 26 (ANI): Scientists looked at a hormone that is conventionally known for its role in the female reproductive system and in inducing the feelings of love and well-being -- oxytocin -- as a possible element to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's in a recent study.
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Study reveals 'love hormone' oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive dis
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 20 (ANI): In recent research, scientists looked at oxytocin, a hormone that is conventionally known for its role in the female reproductive system and in inducing the feelings of love and well-being--as a possible element to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's.
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Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia disorder is 170 times higher: S
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], June 20 (ANI): According to recent study, the suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is 170 times higher than the general population.
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Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times hi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Toronto [India], June 18 (ANI): The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is 170 times higher than the general population, according to a recent study.
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Study reveals COVID-19 may present neurological symptoms before respirator
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Chicago [USA], June 14 (ANI): A Northwestern Medicine study suggests that coronavirus poses a global threat to the entire nervous system, and its neurological symptoms may appear before fever or cough.
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Researchers analyse economic burden on people due to consumption of alcoho
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], June 13 (ANI): Alcohol use disorders lead to various health and social problems, which cause an increase in the need and use of various services. However, recent research analysed the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.
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Researchers put a price tag on alcohol use
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], June 9 (ANI): Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs -- but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.
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Sleep-wake disturbances increase risk of recurrent events in stroke surviv
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], May 30 (ANI): Having multiple sleep-wake disturbances such as sleep-disordered breathing, extreme long or short sleep duration, insomnia, and restless leg syndrome, can increase the risk of a new cardio-cerebrovascular event in the two years following a stroke, according to
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Study highlights benefits of coffee against digestive disorders like galls
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 30 (ANI): Coffee is good for your gut health, suggests a recent study that highlights its potential protective effect against gallstones and pancreatitis.
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