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Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may increase risk of postpartum d
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 5 (ANI): Women exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in plastics during pregnancy are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression, suggested a new study.
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Eatiing processed meat can increase risk of dementia, suggests study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 27 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggests that the intake of processed meat, such as bacon may dramatically increase the risk of getting dementia.
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Study sheds light on rare genetic variants that increase risk for lung can
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. While the risk for this disease can be influenced by environmental and lifestyle factors like smoking, studies estimate that 18 per cent of lung cancer cases are due to inherited genetic variants. New research
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Using cannabis to treat migraine could increase risk of rebound headaches:
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): A recent study suggested that people using cannabis for migraine relief can develop rebound headaches, similar to overuse headaches experienced by people who use too much migraine pain medication.
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Researchers identify genes that increase risk of obesity but also protect
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], February 26 (ANI): A team of researchers - led by scientists at the University of Copenhagen and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York - have identified a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering protection from
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Study suggests gene variants increase risk of Addison's disease
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 11 (ANI): According to the largest genetic study to date on patients with Addison's disease --variants of nine genes increase the risk of developing Addison's disease, a rare disease in which the immune system attacks the adrenal glands.
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Pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease in women
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease, suggests a new study.
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One alcoholic drink per day can increase risk of atrial fibrillation: Stud
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): A recent study revealed that individuals who regularly drink a humble measure of liquor are at a higher risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart pulsates in a strange rhythm.
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Opioid use might increase risk of developing pancreatic cancer
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that opioid use might increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
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Z-drugs can increase risk of stroke, fractures among dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 6 (ANI): In a novel study, researchers suggest that strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia.
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Meatless diet increase risk of bone fractures: Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 28 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that a meatless diet may increase the risk of bone fractures for vegans and vegetarians due to a lack of an insufficient amount of important nutrients.
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Study suggests diabetes, hypertension may increase risk of Covid-19 brain
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Illinois [United States], November 18 (ANI): Some patients with Covid-19 are at higher risk of neurological complications like bleeding in the brain and stroke, according to a new study.
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