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India's second COVID wave heightens downside risks to GDP, credit
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 28 (ANI): India's escalating second wave of COVID-19 infections poses downside risks to GDP and heightens the possibility of business disruptions, S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday.
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Study suggests loneliness in men can lead to cancer
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland researchers suggest that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer.
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Study: Close monitoring for heart risk needed if breast, prostate cancer t
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Dallas [US], April 26 (ANI): According to an American Heart Association scientific statement, the hormonal therapies used to treat many breast and prostate cancers raise the risk of a heart attack and stroke, and patients should be monitored regularly and receive treatment to reduce risk and
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Women at risk of having children born with impaired neurological condition
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], April 25 (ANI): An increasing number of young women are at higher risk of having children born with impaired neurological conditions due to poor iodine intake, according to a study led by researchers at the University of South Australia.
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Higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infection in obese patients, finds stu
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): While obesity can lead to a slew of ailments in one's body, a new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection.
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Infant cardiac surgery associated with adult hypertension risk
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): In a recent research, scientists have discovered that while surgery to congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it might also be associated with an increased risk of hypertension, high blood pres
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Working hours deviating from body clock linked to cardiovascular disease r
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): According to the findings of a new research working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock is associated with greater cardiovascular risk.
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Study sheds light on risks of anxiety, depression after cardiac device imp
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): Patients receiving an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression, according to research presented at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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Higher levels of omega-3 index reduces chances of premature death in peopl
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The findings of a new study examining the relationship between the omega-3 index and risk of death from any and all causes showed that people with higher omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels lived longer than those with lower levels.
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Researchers find simple foot test detects heart rhythm disorder in patient
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Sophia Antipolis [France], April 24 (ANI): Atrial fibrillation can be detected during annual foot assessments in patients with diabetes, according to research presented today at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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US CDC recommends resuming Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee on Friday (local time) recommended resuming the use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying that its benefits outweigh the risks.
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Study reveals mother-to-newborn COVID-19 infection rates are low but indir
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Boston [US], April 23 (ANI): While mother-to-newborn transmission of the virus is rare, newborns of expectant mothers with COVID-19 can suffer indirect adverse health risks as a result of worsening maternal COVID-19 illness - suggest the findings of a new study.
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