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Study finds older adults with asthama are at higher risk of depression
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A recent prospective study of about 2,000 Canadian older individuals published online in the journal Respiratory Medicine discovered that older adults with asthma were at higher risk for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Orienteering can train brain, aid in prevention of cognitive decline: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Orienteering, a sport that requires athleticism, navigational abilities, and memory, may be effective as an intervention or preventive approach to battle cognitive loss associated with dementia, according to new research.
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Genomic testing can aid in treatment of childhood hearing loss: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Advances in understanding the diverse genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss suggest that genomic testing could help with treatment planning, including appropriate therapy timing.
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Study finds death of cells linked to ultraviolet light emitting devices
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
There may be greater public health risks associated with the ultraviolet nail polish drying equipment used to cure gel manicures than previously realised.
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New technology helpful in better visualization of cerebellum: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The cerebellum, or our little brain, is primarily in charge of our motor skills. In addition, structure is important for behaviour and cognition. The cerebellum is a part of your brain that is located at the back of your head, just above and behind the point where your spinal cord connects t
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Snoring, breathing difficulties in children can be reduced by simple nasal
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a new study, a simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the number needing to have their tonsils removed.
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Study explains how your mood affects the way you process language
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new study suggests.
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Study reveals several genes, individual genetic variations are associated
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Researchers report the identification of numerous genes and specific genetic variations that are linked to atrial fibrillation in the largest genetic study of heart arrhythmia to date. Polygenic risk scores were generated using genetic data based on the analysis of data from over a million i
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Study reveals expanding gene therapy for rare disease that causes blindnes
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In an effort to treat the rare genetic condition Usher Syndrome Type 2A (USH2A), a University of Houston researcher is developing a gene therapy technique.
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Study finds how female, male hearts respond differently to stress hormone
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Male and female hearts react differently to the stress hormone noradrenaline, according to a recent study published in Science Advances. The research on mice may have ramifications for human heart conditions like arrhythmias and heart failure as well as how various sexes react to certain dru
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Study reveals role of particular nutrients in formation of neurons
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Although it is well recognised that neuronal development, particularly the growth of dendrites and axons, is metabolically demanding, little is known about the effects of different foods on neuronal development.
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Amid development and climate change, forests can help manage water: Resear
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones. However, North Carolina State University researchers behind a recent st
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