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COVID testing programmes have potential to increase risky behaviour: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Based on a false sense of security, students who participated in frequent COVID-19 testing at two universities engaged in more behavior known to increase the risk of spreading the virus than they might have otherwise, according to results of surveys led by University of Wyoming economists.
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APEX: Safeguarding the medical community as a priority
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 9 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Apex Insurance Company Limited (AICL) is probably the world's first and only genuine risk management platform for doctors and the medical community at large, wherein the entire company invests all its energies and resources to
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Study finds childhood traumas have strong impact on mental, physical healt
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A recent study revealed that these experiences have a significant impact on our health risks as adults, especially childhood ones.
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US mid-term polls: Around 3400 mail-in ballots face risk of rejection
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
As voting began underway in the US for the mid-term polls, around 3400 mail-in ballots face the risk of rejection.
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Cholesterol medicines lessen risk of degenerative eye disease of ageing
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Regular use of drugs to lower cholesterol and control type 2 diabetes may lessen the risk of the degenerative eye disease associated with ageing, known as AMD, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
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Researchers outline side effects of watching violent television on childre
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment, the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study led by Linda Pagani, a professor at Universite de Montreal's School of Psycho-Education.
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Global climate change will have impact on mountains: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Mountain landscapes all over the world are at risk of becoming more dangerous to populations surrounding them as a result of climate change, while their faster development may bring additional environmental risks to neighbouring areas.
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Moderate to heavy drinking is linked to a higher risk of stroke in young a
Updated : 3 years, 7 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, 7 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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Researchers find out obesity drug helps teens lose weight
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents shed pounds and have healthier hearts, according to a new study.
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Research finds adult survivors of cancer have higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 3 years, 7 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 (ACS), according to a recent large study by researcher
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Study finds how AI system helps to predict diabetes complications in patie
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers revealed that effective treatments are available in primary care settings, but clinicians lack the tools necessary to identify those at the highest risk.
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