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Study finds high physical activity levels may counter serious health harms
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): A new study has found that those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer, prompting the researchers to suggest a likely synergy between the two activities.
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Switching from a Western diet to balanced diet reduces skin, joint inflamm
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Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): A study, led by UC Davis Health researchers, has found that a diet rich in sugar and fat leads to an imbalance in the gut's microbial culture and may contribute to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis.
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Study finds pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 29 (ANI): According to a new study, patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery.
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Study finds genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual di
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Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): A new gene that might be linked to certain intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders was identified during a new study by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
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Experts say rare genetic defect in humans might cause serious metabolic di
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans, said experts, adding that it does so through the defective formation of proteins and sugar molecules. Till now, its rareness and complexity made it diff
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Want to increase kids' vegetable intake? Serving larger portions of vegeta
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): Getting kids to eat enough vegetables can be quite a task, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables during the meal.
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National Doctor's Day 2021: Celebrating the noble profession of doctors am
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The difficult times amid COVID-19 have once again reminded us about the contributions and sacrifices made by doctors and the healthcare staff around the globe on a daily basis. In honour of this noble profession, Doctor's Day is celebrated on different dates
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Higher risk of cardiovascular disease linked to eating starchy snacks
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that starchy snacks can harm heart health. Conversely, eating fruits, vegetables, or dairy at specific meals is associated with a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or any cause.
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Online coaching can help pregnant women make improved choices
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Southampton [UK], June 26 (ANI): In the period before and shortly after women become pregnant, they can improve their lifestyle behaviours by using personalised coaching through a smartphone, according to the findings of a recent study.
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Study finds muscle's smallest building blocks start disappearing in stroke
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], June 26 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggests that after suffering a stroke, people often are unable to use the arm on their affected side and sometimes end up holding it close to their body, with the elbow flexed.
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Eating starchy snacks associated with higher risk of cardiovascular diseas
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Can starchy snacks harm heart health? A new study suggests that they might!
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Statin use linked to reduced risk of cancer among heart failure patients:
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): A new study has found that statin use among patients with heart failure is associated with a 16 per cent lower risk of developing cancer compared with non-statin users.
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