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Researchers trace source of nitrogen pollution affecting world's second-la
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Tropical coastal ecosystems are among the most biodiverse areas on Earth. And they're also on the front lines of effects caused by human activity. That's why it's becoming increasingly important, especially as human populations increase, to manage the impacts
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Children's health can be impacted as global temperatures rise, says new re
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Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Youngsters are likely to suffer the brunt of the worsening health effects of rising global temperatures due to record levels of obesity and physical inactivity, a new comprehensive analysis of recent studies on the topic gave a clear warning.
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Smog increases risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers, babies:
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Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): A study has revealed mild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes.
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Researchers find drug for Alzheimer's disease without inflammatory side ef
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Daejeon [South Korea], August 4 (ANI): Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta (A), was recently found by the US Food and Drug Administration as the first treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its impact on cognitive improvement is still debatable.
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Researchers investigate effects of zero gravity on bones
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Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Long periods in space damage bone structure irreparably in some cases and can make parts of the human skeleton age prematurely by up to 10 years, according to new research. Adapted training programs in conjunction with medication could provide better protecti
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Study: Physical and mental activities helps to reduce risk of dementia
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Minneapolis [US], July 30 (ANI): The risk of dementia may be reduced by engaging in physical and mental tasks like household chores, exercise, and socialising. In addition to examining the impacts of these activities, the study also examined the effects of mental activities and the usage of
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Risk of mortality lower among adults who exercise 2-4 times per week: Stud
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Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): In a study involving more than 100,000 participants and a 30-year follow-up period, it was discovered that persons who engage in two to four times the amount of weekly moderate or vigorous physical exercise currently advised have a considerably reduced risk of
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Concerns about effects of fertility treatment on children's development un
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Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): Differences in the growth, weight, and body fat levels of children conceived through fertility treatment are small, and no longer apparent by late adolescence, finds new research. The study sought to address concerns around whether fertility treatment is assoc
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Early childhood enrichment may help reverse effects of lead poisoning: Stu
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], July 25 (ANI): Over 3,500 genes in the hippocampus, a region of the brain important to learning and memory, are impacted by lead poisoning, according to a new study from Thomas Jefferson University.
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Does physical and mental exertion have different effects on men and women'
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Minneapolis [US], July 24 (ANI): Studies have shown that maintaining cognitive function and preventing dementia can be accomplished by participating in both mental and physical activities. A recent study found that these benefits might vary across men and women. The study has been made avail
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Study reveals connection between heart disease and soil contamination
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Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): A review paper discovered that pesticides and heavy metals in soil may have harmful effects on the cardiovascular system.
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Are you aware verbal insults cause 'mini smack to the face?'
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Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): Hearing an insult is like getting a "little smack in the face," regardless of the precise circumstances under which it is delivered. Using electroencephalography (EEG) and skin conductance recordings, a group of researchers discovered that the short-term effec
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