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Study reveals risk factors for carrying pneumonia-causing bacteria
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 9 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have uncovered the risk factors for Fijians carrying pneumonia-causing bacteria.
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Promising advance in depression research
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 9 (ANI): A recent study suggests that a particular protein, GPR56, is involved in the biology of depression and the effect of antidepressants. The researchers believe that this protein could offer a novel target for new antidepressant drugs.
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Higher rates of depression in obese adults
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 8 (ANI): In a UK based study on adults who were overweight, the incidence of new cases of depression saw a significant increase. The risk of depression also rose with higher weight.
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Study links excess weight during pre-school to higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 8 (ANI): There is a higher risk of bone fractures to pre-school children who are overweight than normal-weight pre-schoolers, suggests a recent study.
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Study focuses on unravelling role of fungi in early childhood dental healt
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 7 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found a possible treatment using fungi that may someday lead to better cavity prevention measures and treatments in children.
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Study reveals nanotechnology to develop new treatment for endometriosis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 7 (ANI): In a breakthrough study to find the treatment for endometriosis, a common gynaecological condition in women of childbearing age - scientists have developed a precise, nanotechnology-based treatment to alleviate the pain and fertility problems associated w
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Study focuses on evaluating grip strength to identify early diabetes
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 6 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have developed a valuable new grip strength metrics that provide healthcare practitioners with an easy-to-perform and time-efficient screening tool for type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The study advocates that healthcare practitioners
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Stress thwarts ability to plan ahead by disrupting memory use
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 5 (ANI): While taking too much stress can lead to depression and other mental health complications, it can also affect our decision-making ability. A recent study has found that stress can hinder our ability to develop informed plans by preventing us from being a
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Consumption of 3-6 eggs per week lowers cardiovascular risk
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Washington D.C.[USA], April 5 (ANI): Consumption of three to six eggs per week lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests a recent study.
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Air Ok empowers frontline corona warriors
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New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): IIT-Madras incubated cleantech startup -- Air Ok Technologies -- has extended a helping hand to the frontline warriors in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus by donating 25,000 masks for doctors and other medical professionals at two of the biggest ho
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Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice
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Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility -- the ability to adapt to changing situations. The research was led by researchers at the National Institute of
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A daily dose of aspirin does not mitigate dementia
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Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a recent study taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems triggered by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow down the rate of cognitive decline.
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