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Study reveals hospitalised COVID-19 patients have low risk of stroke
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): While initial reports suggested a significant risk of stroke in patients hospitalised with COVID-19, a new study shows a low risk of stroke in patients hospitalised with the disease. Notably, the majority of afflicted patients had existing risk factors, such a
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Existing evidence suggests face coverings do not lead to false sense of se
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], July 27 (ANI): The existing limited evidence suggests that wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security, and is unlikely to increase the risk of infection through wearers foregoing other behaviours such as good hand hygien
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'Love hormone' oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Al
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 26 (ANI): Scientists looked at a hormone that is conventionally known for its role in the female reproductive system and in inducing the feelings of love and well-being -- oxytocin -- as a possible element to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's in a recent study.
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Increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape: Study
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Lubbock (Texas) [U.S.A.], July 26 (ANI): Researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the COVID-19 virus.
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Researchers find genes related to inflammation, stress may help tailor tre
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], July 24 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, researchers have found genes related to inflammation and stress may help tailor treatments for depression.
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Study suggests increased risks for COVID-19 patients who smoke, vape
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Lubbock (Texas) [U.S.A.], July 22 (ANI): Based on the findings of recent case studies of COVID-19 patients, researchers reviewed the role of smoking and vaping that may play in the cerebrovascular and neurological dysfunction of those who contract the virus.
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New model connects respiratory droplet physics with COVID-19 spread
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], July 21 (ANI): Respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze travel farther and last longer in humid, cold climates than in hot, dry ones, according to a study on droplet physics by an international team of engineers.
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Living environment may be key to longevity, suggests study
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, the environment where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age (person who has reached the age of 100 years).
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Study reveals short, frequent walks near water bodies can benefit mental h
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], July 12 (ANI): While walking is good for cardiovascular health, a recent study has found additional benefits of the activity. According to a new study, taking frequent, short walks near water bodies, like beaches, lakes, rivers, or even fountains may have a positive effect
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Study reveals good gut bacteria helps reduce the risk for heart disease
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], July 12 (ANI): One of the good bacteria found in the human gut which has a benefit that was unrecognized until now, has been discovered by scientists. The good bacteria has the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Study suggests physical activity of older people needs tailored monitoring
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], July 12 (ANI): With ageing, the ability to move swiftly tends to deteriorate, a phenomenon which needs to be considered when assessing physical activity in older people. A study on active ageing examined movement that exceeds the intensity of preferred walking speed in ol
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Study links abnormally high blood sugar to higher risk of death in COVID-1
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Wuhan [China], July 11 (ANI): A new research from Wuhan, China shows that in COVID-19 patients, but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications.
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