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Research: Exercising may have a stronger role than genes in longevity
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
San Diego [US], August 25 (ANI): Previous studies have demonstrated that a lower level of physical activity and more sitting time is linked to a higher risk of death. Does risk vary if a person has a genetic propensity for longevity?
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Loneliness increases risk of future unemployment: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): According to new research, experiencing loneliness seems to lead to a higher risk of future unemployment. The people who say they "often feel lonely" are much more likely to lose their jobs later.
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Study finds why men face higher risk of most cancers than women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Men have a higher incidence of most cancers than women. A study showed that the cause could be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences related to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other things.
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Vegetarian women more likely to suffer hip fracture than meat-eating women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Woodhouse (Leeds) [UK], August 11 (ANI): Compared to habitual meat eaters, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture, according to a study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women.
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Study: Vegetarian women are at higher risk of hip fracture than habitual m
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Woodhouse (Leeds) [UK], August 11 (ANI): According to research of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture than habitual meat eaters.
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Study finds why men face higher risk of most types of cancer than women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): For unknown causes, men have greater rates of most cancers than women. A recent study suggested that the cause may be underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences relating to smoking, alcohol consumption, food, and other factors.
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Vitamin D deficiency associated with chronic inflammation: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Adelaide [Australia], August 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, providing an important biomarker to identify people at higher risk of or severity of chronic illnesses with an inflammatory component.
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Do you know premature menopause linked to higher risk of heart disease? Re
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], August 7 (ANI): Menopause before the age of 40 is associated with an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a study (ESC). The study included almost 1.4 million women, and the risk of atrial fibrillation and new-onset heart failure increase
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Research identifies protein that can predict future diabetes risk, cancer
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): New research suggests that people with elevated levels of the protein prostasin (mainly found in epithelial cells which line the surfaces and organs of the body) may be at higher risk of developing diabetes.
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Research discovers premature menopause linked to higher risk of heart dise
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], August 4 (ANI): According to research, menopause before the age of 40 is linked to increased risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation (ESC). The study includes more than 1.4 million women, and the risk of atrial fibrillation and new-onset heart failure increases wit
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Do you know iron buildup in brain linked to higher risk for movement disor
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
San Diego (California) [US] August 2 (ANI): The body absorbs too much iron due to a condition known as hereditary hemochromatosis, which is brought on by a gene mutation. This causes tissue damage and diseases like liver disease, heart disease, and diabetes. However, scant and conflicting re
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Study: Black patients more likely to lose vision after 'Glaucoma Diagnosis
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): According to a new study, black patients have a dramatically higher risk of advanced vision loss after a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) when compared to white patients.
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