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Exposure to light during sleep associated with blood pressure, diabetes, a
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Evanston [US], June 26 (ANI): Even low light can disturb sleep, increasing the risk of serious health problems such as blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity in older adults, according to the findings of a study.
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Can body-checking reduce risk of injury for hockey players? See what the s
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Calgary [Canada], June 26 (ANI): In a recent study, it was stated that the youth hockey players may have a higher risk of concussion with long body checking -experience than their associates with less-checking experience.
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Scientists show elevated leptin levels in preeclampsia trigger a cardiovas
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Augusta [Georgia], June 25 (ANI): In preeclampsia, which puts both mother and baby at risk, researchers have found that a mid-pregnancy surge in the hormone leptin, which most of us associate with appetite suppression, causes appetite disturbances in the blood vessels and limits the baby's g
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Environmental factors like 'Air Pollution' highly predict risk of death
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Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): Environmental factors such as air pollution, along with other parameters like high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking are highly predictive of people's chances of dying, especially from heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
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Post-traumatic stress has worse impact on mental health: Study
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Washington [US], June 25 (ANI): The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings may indicate a high risk of developing severe post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, physical pain, depression, and social impairment for people who have ex
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Pakistan risks losing GSP+ status as EU looks to prepare draft report
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Islamabad [Pakistan], June 25 (ANI): As the European Union (EU) looks to prepare a draft report on GSP+ status, Pakistan needs to work in several areas to avoid losing the special incentive arrangements of the EU that it has enjoyed for the last seven years.
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Sight problems can increase dementia risk in older adults: Study
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Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants, older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia.
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OP Jindal Global University receives the prestigious WCDM-DRR Award 2022 f
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Sonipat (Haryana) [India], June 24 (ANI/OP Jindal University): The OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has been honoured with the prestigious World Congress on Disaster Management - Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDM-DRR) Award 2022 for its significant contribution in the field of Disaster Manageme
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RBI drafts plan on outsourcing of IT services by banks, NBFCs
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New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): In order to ensure effective management of risks in outsourcing of IT activities by banks, non-banking financial companies, and other regulated entities, the Reserve Bank of India issued a draft 'Master Direction on Outsourcing of IT Services'.
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Infertility or pregnancy loss can increase risk of stroke in women: Resear
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Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Infertility and pregnancy loss are associated with an increased risk of non-fatal and fatal stroke in later life, found an analysis of observational studies.
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Scientists reveal leptin levels rising in preeclampsia trigger cardiovascu
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Augusta [Georgia], June 23 (ANI): In preeclampsia, which puts both mother and baby at risk, researchers have discovered that a midgestational rise in the hormone leptin, which most of us associate with appetite suppression, causes problematic blood vessel dysfunction and limits the baby's gr
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HDFC Life introduces 'Cardiac Risk Assessment at Home' to ease medicals
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI/NewsVoir): HDFC Life, one of India's leading life insurers has launched an innovative service that promises convenience to individuals who have to undergo medical exam while applying for an HDFC Life insurance policy.
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