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New model connects respiratory droplet physics with COVID-19 spread
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], July 21 (ANI): Respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze travel farther and last longer in humid, cold climates than in hot, dry ones, according to a study on droplet physics by an international team of engineers.
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Study reveals racial discrimination may adversely impact cognition in Afri
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Washington D.C.[USA], July 21 (ANI): Experiences of racism are associated with lower subjective cognitive function (SCF) among African-American women, suggests the findings of a recent study.
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Living environment may be key to longevity, suggests study
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Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, the environment where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age (person who has reached the age of 100 years).
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Study suggests women taking beta blockers for hypertension may have higher
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Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): According to new research,women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly five per cent higher risk for heart failure than men when they visit hospitals with the acute coronary syndrome.
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Study reveals short, frequent walks near water bodies can benefit mental h
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Barcelona [Spain], July 12 (ANI): While walking is good for cardiovascular health, a recent study has found additional benefits of the activity. According to a new study, taking frequent, short walks near water bodies, like beaches, lakes, rivers, or even fountains may have a positive effect
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Study reveals good gut bacteria helps reduce the risk for heart disease
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Ohio [USA], July 12 (ANI): One of the good bacteria found in the human gut which has a benefit that was unrecognized until now, has been discovered by scientists. The good bacteria has the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Study suggests physical activity of older people needs tailored monitoring
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Helsinki [Finland], July 12 (ANI): With ageing, the ability to move swiftly tends to deteriorate, a phenomenon which needs to be considered when assessing physical activity in older people. A study on active ageing examined movement that exceeds the intensity of preferred walking speed in ol
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Study links abnormally high blood sugar to higher risk of death in COVID-1
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Wuhan [China], July 11 (ANI): A new research from Wuhan, China shows that in COVID-19 patients, but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications.
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Scientists demonstrate salmonella biofilm protein that causes autoimmune r
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Washington D.C.[USA], July 10 (ANI): In breakthrough research, scientists have demonstrated that a Salmonella biofilm protein can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals.
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Scientists discover protective Alzheimer's gene, develop rapid drug-testin
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London [UK], July 10 (ANI): In breakthrough research, a gene has been discovered that can naturally suppress the signs of Alzheimer's disease in human brain cells. The scientists have also developed a new rapid drug-screening system for treatments that could potentially delay or prevent the
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Neuroscientists examine the way brain regions function independently, coll
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Boston [USA], July 10 (ANI): In recent research, neuroscientists examined the way brain regions function independently and collectively. The research could help in a better understanding of parts of the brain that are used to process sensory information and remember different skills.
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Study links increase in delirium, rare brain inflammation and stroke to CO
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London [UK], July 8 (ANI): Neurological complications of COVID-19 can include delirium (abrupt change in the brain that causes mental confusion and emotional disruption), brain inflammation, stroke and nerve damage, a new study has revealed.
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