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Study finds long COVID can negatively impact physical, cognitive function,
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): According to a new Mount Sinai study, patients experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS, also known as "long COVID") may have symptoms for at least 12 months after initial COVID-19 infection, significantly and negatively impacting their cognition, abili
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Older adults stimulant usage associated with higher risk of cardiovascular
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], October 25 (ANI): Use of prescription stimulant medications in older adults increases the risk of cardiovascular events by 40 per cent within the first thirty days of medication use, suggests new research led by Mina Tadrous, Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharm
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Study suggests learning second language boosts cognitive function
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A new study that was jointly conducted by Baycrest and York University has reported that learning a second language is an effective and enjoyable way to improve brain health.
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Long-term survivors of childhood cancer may face higher suicide risk: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): Survivors of childhood cancer have increased risks of experiencing various challenges, such as emotional distress, impaired quality of life and financial burdens.
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Study finds key protein linked to appetite, obesity
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], October 25 (ANI): A protein has been identified by researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) that plays a key role in how the brain regulates appetite and metabolism.
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Regular millet consumption can combat anaemia: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 24 (ANI): According to a new study, regular consumption of millets can improve haemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to reduce iron deficiency anaemia, which is rising globally.
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Study suggests new depression screeners successfully measure symptoms, fol
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): Research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine has shown that the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information Systems (PROMIS) scale for depression developed by the National Institutes of Health can accurately measure de
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Study suggests infant obesity risks can be mitigated through good night's
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], October 22 (ANI): Researchers have long suggested that getting enough sleep at night is important to staying healthy. However, only a few studies have highlighted the necessity of sufficient sleep during the first months of life.
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Anxiety impacts ability to perceive changes in our breathing: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): A University of Otago researcher has found that people with higher levels of anxiety have altered perceptions of their breathing, which can lead to even more anxiety.
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Increase in dairy intake lowers risk of fractures among older care home re
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a new study led by an international team of scientists.
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Benefits of eating nuts for breast cancer survivors
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Can eating nuts have health-protective effects for breast cancer survivors? A new study suggests that it might!
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Study finds orange juice helps fight inflammation, oxidative stress
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A new study has suggested 100 per cent orange juice has the potential to help fight inflammation and oxidative stress in adults.
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