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Study shows significant decline in sperm counts globally
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Sperm count is a measure of male health and human fertility, with low levels linked to a higher risk of chronic illness, testicular cancer, and a shorter life span. According to the authors, the decline is a reflection of a world crisis connected to our contemporary environment and lifestyle
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Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A large genetic study has found that a person's height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood. Significant findings include a link between height and lower risk of coronary heart disease, and a link between height and higher risk for peripheral neuropathy and
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Moderate to heavy drinking is linked to a higher risk of stroke in young a
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to large amounts of alcohol may be more likely to suffer a stroke as young adults than those who drink little or no alcohol, according to a study.
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Students who repeat a grade experience more bullying: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students publishing Nov. 11 in PLOS Medicine by Xiayun Zuo of Fudan University, China, and colleagues. The study is a part of the
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Adult cancer survivors at higher risk of bone fractures: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults without cancer, according to a new large study by researchers at the
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Study: Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study. The researchers found no associations with uterine cancer for other hair products
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Study sheds light on how migraine is tied to complications in pregnancy
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 11 (ANI): Women with migraine may have a higher risk of pregnancy complications like preterm delivery, gestational high blood pressure and preeclampsia, according to a preliminary study. Researchers also found that women with migraine with aura may have a somewhat hi
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Artificial grass fields may increase risk of injury: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): Even though sports laws and equipment have evolved over time, the playing field itself has gone completely unnoticed. Scientists discovered that athletes playing on artificial grass fields may be at a higher risk of injury than those playing on natural grass
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Study reveals students who repeat a grade experience more bullying
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students.
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Researchers find higher risk of sexual problems in women cancer survivors
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Researchers found that young women cancer survivors are at a much higher risk of sexual problems such as loss of libido and discomfort.
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Study finds loneliness linked to doubled risk of developing diabetes
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that feelings of loneliness are linked to a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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Study reveals that COVID-19 virus might increase risk of type 1 diabetes i
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study, testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is linked to a higher risk of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers.
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