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Having one personal doctor might lead to unnecessary health screenings: St
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by the University of Florida suggested that male patients who have a single general physician were more likely to receive a prostate cancer screening test during a period when the test was not recommended by the US Preventive Se
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Study links eating processed meat to increased dementia risk
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): You may want to cut down on the intake of processed meat such as bacon which could dramatically increase the risk of getting dementia. A new study found that eating just one rasher of bacon a day could increase your chances of developing the disease by 44 per
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Microplastic waste becomes 'hubs' for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pa
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): The findings of a new study show how microplastics found in daily personal care products can host pathogens and boost antibiotic-resistant bacteria by up to 30 times once they wash down household drains and enter municipal wastewater treatment plants
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Study shows how pregnancy turns the stress response on its head
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): Researchers in a recent study found that the link between physical health problems and psychological stress generally relates to a stress-induced immune response gone wild, with inflammation then causing damage to other systems in the body. This is a predi
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Injuries to head at young age might later worsen cognitive decline
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], March 14 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by University College London researchers found that individuals who previously experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests at the age of 70.
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Study suggests exercise could benefit patients with kidney disease
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): People with kidney disease can benefit a lot from regular exercise as according to a recent study, kidney disease was less likely to progress in active individuals, who also had fewer heart problems and improved survival.
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Study suggests sound sleep could heal traumatic brain injuries
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): Getting a sound sleep at night is extremely important for one's overall health, and now another benefit of a good night's sleep has come to light. A new study has found that sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury.
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MRI scans more precisely define, detect some abnormalities in unborn babie
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): According to a new study, MRI scanning can more precisely define and detect head, neck, thoracic, abdominal, and spinal malformations in unborn babies.
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Stroke survivors more likely to attempt suicide: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A new research has found that stroke survivors may be more likely to attempt or die by suicide than people who have not had a stroke.
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COVID-19 lockdowns linked to rise in eating disorder symptoms: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A new research indicated that lockdowns to help curb the spread of COVID-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders.
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Progesterone imbalance causes preterm birth, prolonged labour
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health discovered that some pregnant women experience preterm labour or prolonged labour due to unbalanced progesterone signals.
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Healthy plant-based diet linked with lower stroke risk: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): While there has been a lot of hullabaloo around adapting to a plant-based diet for several health benefits, a new study has highlighted that eating a healthy, plant-based diet and decreasing intakes of less healthy foods like refined grains or added sugars ma
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