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Depression and anxiety among college students continues to increase: Study
ANI, Boston (massachusetts)
UPDATED ON FEB 20, 2021 09:17 AM IST
A new survey done on nearly 33,000 college students by a Boston University researcher shows that the number of people feeling lonely and showing symptoms of depression and anxiety continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels.
Study reveals high blood pressure causes atrial fibrillation
ANI, Washington [us]
PUBLISHED ON FEB 09, 2021 03:39 PM IST
A new study has found that high blood pressure is casually associated with the most common heart rhythm disorder.
Study explores which microfossils sign 'early life'
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 06:06 PM IST
A new study could help settle arguments over which microfossils are signs of early life and which are not.
Study: Pupils with 'happy childhood memories' have low drink, drug risk
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 05:44 PM IST
Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, consume fewer drugs, and enjoy learning, suggest the findings of a new study.
Some bacteria grow resilient to antibiotics by changing shapes: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 05:09 PM IST
A new study suggested how certain types of bacteria can change their shape in order to adapt to long-term exposure to antibiotics.
Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weight: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 11:38 AM IST
While we all know how pollution can be detrimental to our health, a new study has discovered that light pollution could increase the likelihood of preterm births and reduced birth weight.
Study links frequent cannabis use by young people to decline in IQ
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 10:40 AM IST
A recent study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time.
New study shows obesity may exacerbate effects of Alzheimer's disease
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 07:16 PM IST
New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and may exacerbate Alzheimer's disease.
Study reveals 'weak','strong' cells bonding boosts body's diabetes fight
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 05:20 PM IST
Scientists have broadened understanding of how 'weak' cells bond with their more mature cellular counterparts to boost the body's production of insulin, improving our knowledge of the processes leading to type 2 diabetes.
Simulation helps refine new medical guidelines: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 04:26 PM IST
A new study from UT Southwestern's Department of Pediatrics has revealed that a viable way to quickly refine and educate new medical guidelines and educate hospital staff in new procedures is through simulation.
Study: Children in poor quality housing associated with poor pediatric health
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 29, 2021 10:26 AM IST
A new nationally representative study led by researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has found poor-quality housing is independently associated with poorer pediatric health and suggests ways health care providers and housing programs may address the findings.
1 in 3 adults anxious, depressed due to Covid-19: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 28, 2021 05:29 PM IST
A new study has discovered that one in every three adults, especially younger adults, women, and those of lower socioeconomic status experience psychological distress related to Covid-19.
Brain connectivity can serve as biomarker for ADHD: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 28, 2021 03:26 PM IST
A new study has discovered how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can be used as a biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Study: How blood stem cells maintain their lifelong potential for self-renewal
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 27, 2021 06:39 PM IST
A team of scientists has discovered that cells in the so-called "stem cell niche" are responsible for the lifelong self-renewal capacity.
Study links neonatal antibiotic use to reduced growth in boys
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 27, 2021 11:51 AM IST
According to a new study, exposure to antibiotics in the first days of life is believed to affect various physiological aspects of neonatal development.
Brain training may help in treating post-traumatic stress disorder: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 27, 2021 11:01 AM IST
A new study suggested that Neurofeedback, also called 'brain training' may be an effective treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Male breast cancer patients have higher risk of heart disease, says study
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 11:00 AM IST
- A new study done by the researchers of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer and MedStar Washington Hospital Center shows that men who suffer from breast cancer might be more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases.
Study says nuclear war might trigger big El Nino and decreased seafood
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 07:22 PM IST
Researchers during a recent study have found that a nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Nino-like warming episode in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. This might lead to slashing algae populations by forty per cent along with lowering the fish count.
Study suggests women influenced coevolution of dogs, humans
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 05:11 PM IST
In a cross-cultural analysis, found several factors may have played a role in building the mutually beneficial relationship between humans and dogs, including temperature, hunting and surprisingly - gender.
Study finds exercising could combat chronic inflammation
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 11:18 AM IST
Exercising regularly has a number of health benefits, but did you know that exercising muscle could combat chronic inflammation on its own?
Patients with inactive cancer at high risk of severe Covid-19 illness: Study
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 10:39 AM IST
A new study found that patients with inactive cancer and not currently undergoing treatments for the deadly disease also face a significantly higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19.
Study links insufficient sleep, stress to symptoms resembling concussion
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 09:57 AM IST
While we all know how getting less sleep and stress can be harmful to a person's health, a new study suggested that lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health issues, and stress could also lead to symptoms that resemble concussion.
Neurodegenerative diseases can be prevented by deep sleep
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 03:44 PM IST
A new study has found that deep sleep has an ancient, restorative power to clear waste from the brain which potentially includes toxic proteins that may lead to neurodegenerative disease.
Immune system of recovered Covid-19 patients may fight coronavirus variants
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 11:23 AM IST
People who recover from Covid-19 are protected against the novel coronavirus for at least six months, and likely much longer, according to a study which says the immune system evolves long after the infection and may block even mutant forms of the virus such as the South African variant.
Gene editing techniques helpful in retinal degeneration treatment
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:43 AM IST
A new study has found that gene-editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas hold the power to rectify inherited retinal degenerative mutations, which are the primary cause of blindness.
Pseudoaneurysm with median nerve injury caused by right radial artery puncture
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:34 AM IST
A team of researchers from China considers a pseudoaneurysm with median nerve injury caused by right radial artery puncture.
Indian-origin expert leads UK study on cancer survival chances
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 06:06 PM IST
An Indian-origin expert at the University of Birmingham has led an international study which finds that patients’ chances of survival after cancer surgery is strongly linked with the standard of post-operative hospital care.
Direct current stimulation over brain's Wernicke area can help learning words
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 02:02 PM IST
A new study has found out that Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), which is a non-invasive way of stimulating the brain over the Wernicke's area, may lead to new assistive neurotechnologies for the rehabilitation of people with cognitive disorders in future.
Bone density loss from Anastrozole partially reverses after treatment stops
ANI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 11:34 AM IST
A study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London shows that bone loss known to be associated with the use of the breast cancer prevention drug Anastrozole partially reverses, particularly at the lumbar spine, after stopping treatment.
People more likely to follow Covid rules when friends and family do, study says
PTI
PUBLISHED ON JAN 21, 2021 05:55 PM IST
People are more likely to follow Covid-19 restrictions based on what their friends do, rather than their own principles, according to a study that shows how social influence affects adherence to government interventions.
