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Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of second stroke, death: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): People with larger waistlines, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for having a second stroke and even dying than people who do not have metabolic syndrome, according to a meta-analysis.
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Study discusses psychological consequences of COVID-19 on healthcare
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Bonn [Germany], July 29 (ANI): A new study has highlighted the protective factors that can help people cope with the severe strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HIV vaccine efforts are undermined by off-target antibodies
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], July 29 (ANI): Some proof-of-concept HIV vaccines in early human trials generate antibodies that actively hinder protection by degrading the vaccine's payload, suggests a new study from Scripps Research.
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Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of heart attack, death in patients
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): According to a new study, drinking up to 105 grams of alcohol per week - equivalent to 13 UK units of alcohol, less than six pints of medium-strength beer or just over a bottle of wine - may be associated with a decreased risk of heart attack, stroke, angina o
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Machine learning for cardiovascular disease improves when social, environm
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): Machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide treatment but models that incorporate social determinants of health better capture risk and outcomes for diverse groups, a new study suggested.
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World Hepatitis Day 2021: Raising awareness to encourage prevention, diagn
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): World Hepatitis Day (WHD), which is celebrated annually on July 28, brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness about the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In 2021 the theme is 'Hepatitis Can't Wait'.
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Study suggests excess coffee consumption could increase risk of dementia
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Adelaide [Australia], July 26 (ANI): It's a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia showed that too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health.
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Study finds COVID-19 patients with malnutrition at higher risk of death
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 26 (ANI): According to a new study, adults and children with COVID-19 who have a history of malnutrition may have an increased likelihood of death and the need for mechanical ventilation.
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Chemotherapy can induce mutations that lead to pediatric leukemia relapse:
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 26 (ANI): A new study has found that a group of chemotherapy drugs can result in mutations that may trigger the relapse of blood cancer in children.
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Remotely supervised exercise classes are best option during COVID
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that remotely supervised workout sessions are more effective than face-to-face exercise classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Course of COVID-19 can be determined by early antiviral response in nose
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Cambridge [UK], July 25 (ANI): A new study has found that cells sampled at the time of diagnosis from patients who later developed severe COVID-19 show a muted antiviral response.
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Study links breastfeeding to lower blood pressure in early childhood
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): A new study found that babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular health as adults.
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