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Omega-3 EPA, ALA rich foods can reduce risk of death after heart attack,
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], October 31 (ANI): As per the findings of a novel study, regular consumption of foods rich in omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), found in marine foods like fatty fish, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found in plant foods like walnuts, was associated with improved outcomes i
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Study links cognitive disorders with severe COVID-19 risk
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): Cognitive disorders, dementia are likely to be the risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these pre-existing conditions during
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Washing hands and Halloween candy can mitigate COVID-19 contamination risk
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 31 (ANI): New research shows that COVID-19 exposure risk from contaminated candy could be successfully mitigated both by washing hands and washing candy using a simple at-home method.
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Study shows COVID-19 risk to firefighters, emergency medical workers in Ne
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): Firefighters and emergency medical workers in New York City were 15 times more likely to be infected during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the general public, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
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High rate of symptomless COVID-19 infection among grocery store workers, f
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): Grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19 infection, with those in customer-facing roles 5 times as likely to test positive as their colleagues in other positions, suggests the first study of its kind.
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Radical diagnostic could save people at risk of dying from blood loss
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Melbourne (Australia) [India], October 29 (ANI): Engineers have developed a fast, portable and cheap diagnostic that can help deliver urgent treatment to people at risk of dying from rapid blood loss.
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Need for a change in Mineral Reporting Standards: Dr VK Saraswat, NITI Aay
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI/NewsVoir): "The present reporting of mineral resources in India is using UN framework classification in which government, intergovernmental and NGO reporting of mineral resource estimation and forecast with objective as reliable mineral inventory to under p
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Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk, suggests study
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Dementia and other cognitive disorders are likely to be risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these pre-existing conditions du
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Social isolation increases risk of high blood pressure, hypertension in wo
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Vancouver [Canada], October 28 (ANI): Loneliness and social isolation may increase the risk of high blood pressure and hypertension in women, suggested a study.
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Guide to reduce breast cancer risk with self examination
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Breast cancer, a silent but potentially fatal disease can affect both women and men, though cases in men account for 1 per cent of all cases, according to experts. A breast cancer cell can develop in any part of the breast leading to ductal cancer, lobula
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Study reveals artificially sweetened drinks may not be healthier than suga
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter.
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Study reveals impact of family structure on puberty onset in girls
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Girls who do not live with both parents from birth to age two may be at higher risk of starting puberty at a younger age than girls living with both parents, suggests recent research.
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