Depressed teenagers at greater heart disease risk
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder predispose youth to early cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) has said.
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Omega-3 may reduce psychosis risk
London, Aug 12 (IANS) For young people at high risk of developing schizophrenia, a 12-week intervention with omega-3 supplements might reduce the long-term risk...
Strong beliefs can treat nicotine addiction
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Harnessing addicts in a strong belief system can help induce physiological changes to reverse-engineer nicotine addiction, a study suggests.
"Our...
Stem cell transplantation benefits in leukemia
New York, July 24 (IANS) Stem cell transplantation to treat patients with a serious but very rare form of chronic blood cancer called juvenile...
Vitamin B negates pesticide effects on fertility
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Exposure to a common pesticide used to kill mosquitoes can increase the risk of early miscarriage in women, but...
Gay sperm donor fathers 10th child in 13 months
London, July 20 (IANS) A British gay sperm donor has fathered ten children in 13 months with the most recent tiny tot born to...
Reprogramming stem cells may prevent cancer after radiation
New York, Dec 30 (IANS) After full body radiation, certain faulty stem cells re-engineer the blood system that creates cancer risk in people which...
Home eviction can lead to depression, high stress
Washington, March 10 (IANS) Eviction from a home brings about a variety of lasting hardships including depression, poorer health and higher levels of stress,...
Alcohol allows bacteria to infiltrate into liver
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Alcohol allows gut bacteria to migrate to the liver, promoting alcohol-induced liver diseases, reveals a new study.
According to the...
Eat walnuts to shed pounds, cut cholesterol
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Eating a walnut-rich diet can be effective in losing weight and improving cholesterol level, finds a new study.
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