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- Health
Study finds single course of antibiotics affects infants’ gut microbiota
Helsinki: A recent study at the University of Helsinki revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared with the control group…
- Health
Colorectal cancer can be treated and prevented by ‘Keto’ molecule: Study
Philadelphia: Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine suggested that a molecule produced in the liver in response to a low-carbohydrate “ketone body-producing” diet has a powerful effect on suppressing the growth…
- Health
Study reveals why 7 hours of sleep is optimal in middle age
London: Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards as a new study has found that both insufficient or excessive sleep is associated with…
- Science
Study shows Mars had less water than previously thought
New York: Mars, which was once known to contain a massive body of water, may have less water, suggests new research. According to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, the…
- Health
Combination of three treatments may reduce cancer risk among senior adults: Study
Zurich: According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a…
- Lifestyle
Study finds online program improves well-being of stroke survivors
Callaghan: According to a new study, an interactive and coordinated healthy lifestyle online program has a positive effect on self-reported health and well-being. The findings of the research were published in the…
- Health
Obsession with failure, hunt for perfection linked to burnout: Study
Washington: Athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out, a recent study by the University of Essex has found. More than 250 sportspeople – across individual and…
- Health
Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study
Washington: A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Massachusetts…
- Health
Different strains of tuberculosis can attack lungs, finds study
New Brunswick: According to a new study, two strains of bacteria causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in a completely different way. The findings of the study…
- Science
Agriculture will play important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Study
Columbus: A new study has suggested that agricultural and forestry sectors are some of the areas which can play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The findings of the study…
- Health
Exercise can lower risk of getting bowel cancer: Study
London: Exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours, according to a recent study. The research was published in the journal, ‘International Journal of Cancer’.…
- Health
Long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk: Study
Washington: A recent study at NTNU (The Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and St. Olav’s Hospital Centre of Obesity has found that long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk. “We’re seeing…
- Health
Study finds vegan diet may ease arthritis pain
Washington: Researchers have found that a low-fat vegan diet improves joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The study was published in the journal ‘American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine’. “A plant-based diet…
- Science
Study finds how plants protect themselves from pathogens in rain
Tokyo: A recent study has found that when plants are exposed to rain, hair-like structures on the leaf surface called trichomes recognise this rain as a risk factor for causing disease and…
- Technology
Apps still tracking users’ data on Apple App Store: Study
London/New Delhi: The privacy changes that Apple made in iOS 14 to stop apps from tracking users’ data have not fully stopped developers from the illegal practice and several apps are still…