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Healthy diet, exercise might be key to achieving optimal health in later y
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods may be the key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life
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World Autism Awareness Day 2021: Experts speak to spread awareness about A
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Each year, World Autism Awareness Day is held on April 2 with an aim to make people understand and accept individuals with autism, foster worldwide support for them, and inspire people.
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Preservative used in popular processed foods may harm immune system
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): The findings of a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group suggested that a food preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods might cause harm to
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Cancer cell gene deactivation boosts immunotherapy for head, neck cancers
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], March 24 (ANI): Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry were able to significantly slow the growth and spread of tumors in mice by targeting an enzyme that plays a key role in head and neck cancer cells. They were also able to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherap
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Study shows how pregnancy turns the stress response on its head
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 16 (ANI): Researchers in a recent study found that the link between physical health problems and psychological stress generally relates to a stress-induced immune response gone wild, with inflammation then causing damage to other systems in the body. This is a predi
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Injuries to head at young age might later worsen cognitive decline
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], March 14 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by University College London researchers found that individuals who previously experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests at the age of 70.
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Progesterone imbalance causes preterm birth, prolonged labour
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the National Institutes of Health discovered that some pregnant women experience preterm labour or prolonged labour due to unbalanced progesterone signals.
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Study shows that mortality is associated with vision impairment
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): Researchers recently during a meta-analysis found that blindness and impairment of vision are closely associated with increased mortality risk. This has prompted a need to address global eye health disparities.
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Eating daily servings of fruits and vegetables helpful for longer life
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Dallas [US], March 6 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that eating about five daily servings, two of which were fruits and three vegetables, is likely the optimal amount needed in order to sustain longer life.
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Machine learning could aid mental health diagnoses: Study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): In order to accurately identify patients with a mix of psychotic and depressive symptoms, researchers from the University of Birmingham recently developed a way of using machine learning to do so.
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Those with genetic disorders should be prioritised during vaccination: Stu
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): During a recent study, an international team of researchers discovered that in comparison to the general population, adults suffering from Down syndrome have a higher risk of death due to COVID-19. This implicated that people with genetic disorders should
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Self-monitoring using digital health tools linked to weight loss
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that using digital health tools to self-monitor health is associated with weight loss.
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