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How HIV disrupts immune system revealed
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) HIV-infected people whose immune systems made neutralising antibodies have similar immune alterations, or perturbations, as found in individuals with autoimmune disease, revealed a study.According to the study…
Skin exam training may help check your partner for cancerous moles
New York, Aug 1 (IANS) Training the loved ones or partners of skin cancer survivors to examine new moles can dramatically increase early detection and thus lead to early treatment as well as improve survival rate, says a study.Patients with…
First three months most crucial after one quits smoking
New York, July 31 (IANS) Smoking-related deficits in brain dopamine, a chemical released by neurons to send signals to other nerve cells, return to normal levels three months after quitting, according to a new study.The normalisation of…
Moderate physical activity can prevent dementia
New York, July 30 (IANS) An increase in physical activity can prevent new cases of dementia globally each year, a new study has revealed.According to the study, physical inactivity contributes to an estimated 5.3 million deaths each year,…
Exposure to alcohol in adolescents may lead to addiction
New York, July 30 (IANS) Teenagers who have easy access to drugs and alcohol in the home are more likely to get addicted in their early and late 20s, according to a study.The study also revealed how adolescent exposure to illegal substances…
Eating fried food may stop your brain from controlling your diet
London, July 30 (IANS) If you are looking for ways to reduce that ever-burgeoning waistline, stay clear of foods rich in saturated fat found in butter, cheese or fried foods as these can make your brain struggle to control what you eat,…
Electrical brain stimulation can boost memory during sleep
New York, July 30 (IANS) Use of electrical brain stimulation can enhance memory during sleep and strengthen memory in healthy people, says a study.According to the researchers, transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is a…
Eat nuts to reduce inflammation
New York, July 30 (IANS) In a study of more than 5,000 people, researchers have found that greater nuts consumption is associated with lower levels of biomarkers of inflammation, a finding that may help explain the health benefits of…
Social media may help breast cancer patients with treatment decisions
New York, July 29 (IANS) Women who engaged on social media after a breast cancer diagnosis expressed more deliberation and satisfaction about their treatment decision, says a study.The findings showed that online communication was more…
Protein that can predict ovarian cancer early identified
London, July 29 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein that can help detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer which begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries) and is usually difficult to diagnose because it grows…
Hormone system that controls BP may also affect your weight
New York, July 29 (IANS) A hormone system that controls blood pressure and is often targeted to treat heart disease can also lower metabolism as well as promote obesity, says a study.Besides regulating BP, the renin-angiotensin system…
New bio-sensor can detect muscle fatigue
New York, July 29 (IANS) Scientists have developed a sustainable, wearable bio-sensor to detect conditions like muscle fatigue, stress and dehydration by taking advantage of trove of medical information present in human sweat."When the…
Researchers find why anti-depressants take so long to work
New York, July 29 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a reason why anti-depressants can take up to two months to work, and their finding could help scientists develop faster-acting drugs in the future.An episode of major depression can be…
Reducing gun access can cut suicide rates: Study
New York, July 29 (IANS) Legislation reducing access to firearms can lower suicide rates in the US, says a study based on examination of relationship between gun ownership and suicide rates around the world.In 2014, of the more than 33,500…
New rare form of hereditary colon cancer identified
London, July 29 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that mutation in a gene can led to a form of hereditary colon cancer which was not identified earlier.The researchers discovered genetic changes in the MSH3 gene in patients and identified…
Obesity, smoking may up poor life quality in lung disease patients
Washington, July 29 (IANS) Patients who survived the fatal lung disease find their subsequent quality of life has more to do with lifestyle factors than how sick they were in the hospital, a new study has found.Acute Respiratory Distress…
Cheers! Music can bring your beer alive
London, July 29 (IANS) There is no doubt that soothing music lifts your mood and makes a perfect evening but popular songs in a bar can also impact how much you enjoy your beer.According to researchers led by Felipe Reinoso Cavalho from the…
‘Screen-and-treat’ may reduce deadly complications of Hepatitis B
London, July 28 (IANS) The "screen-and-treat" initiative for hepatitis B may reduce deadly complications of the virus, according to a new study.The study, published in the journal The Lancet Global Health, suggested that the…
Smartphones based exercises may cheer your mood
London, July 28 (IANS) Smartphone based exercises that are brief as well as directed can help quickly improve our mood, says an interesting study.Smartphone based exercises are various established or more modern psychotherapeutic exercise…
Young adults expecting to marry commit fewer delinquent acts
New York, July 28 (IANS) Teenagers and young adults who expect to get married within the next five years reported committing fewer delinquent acts, found a new study.The study, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, shows that…