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Do you smoke cigarettes? Think twice before taking another drag as it may not only damage your heart or lungs…
Contrary to popular beliefs that eating sugar-sweetened foods lift up low spirits, a new study suggests that sugar can worsen…
A new experimental immune-based vaccine has cleared human papillomavirus (HPV) in a third of women with cervical cancer precursors, according…
Researchers have discovered that a hormone — present at higher levels in women — can keep them away from liver…
Having a pet can help older people cope with mental and physical health issues. According to a study, more than…
A poor diet, particularly the low intake of whole grains and fruits, accounts for hundreds of deaths in India annually,…
While mental health has often remained a widely ignored topic and a taboo in the Indian society, a new report…
Taking just 20 minutes out of your day to stroll or sit near nature will significantly lower your stress hormone…
Just one hour a week of brisk walking may prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain, or aching or…
A roaming recycling bin has been introduced in Shanghai Disney Resort to encourage its guests to learn more about recycling…
Be cautious if you use sleeping pills regularly, as a new study has found that it may impact blood pressure…
Do you keep switching between digital devices like smartphone, tablet and PC? Beware. A study has linked media multitasking to…
People who work in shifts are at heightened danger of heart disease and the risk increases with years they work…
A team of US engineers have developed a prototype wearable device that can continuously collect live cancer cells directly from…
A simple blood test can help diagnose a common but potentially fatal pregnancy complication — pre-eclampsia, finds a study published…
Of the estimated 1.30 billion population of India, around 45 million suffer from heart ailments, which gives the country an…
Finding it hard to concentrate? Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become…
Chinese scientists have discovered that absence of a certain protein in flies causes intestinal flora imbalance and makes them show…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Food Commissioner has banned the sale and supply of McDowell’s packaged drinking water in the state after…
The sun’s magnetic field is 10 times stronger than previously believed, finds a study which can potentially change understanding of…
Babies born with abnormally high levels of insulin are at the risk of suffering permanent brain damage and life-long disability,…
With current antibiotics dwindling in effectiveness against multidrug-resistant pathogens, researchers have identified an untapped antibiotic candidate in the protective mucus…
If you are less than 50-years-old but have excess body weight, then you are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer,…
From recommending what you need to buy on a shopping site to who you should be friends with on a…
Come Monday and alcohol will not be available in Mizoram. State Excise and Narcotics Minister K. Beichhua said the MNF…
 The Chinese government on Monday announced that it will add fentanyl-related substances to their list of controlled drugs from May…
Can indigenous ways of smoking counteract the harm being done by mass-produced cigarettes? Researching the roots of native Fijian tobacco…
Bacteria travels thousands of miles, not on people or animals but through the air, finds a study that could shed…
People below 50 years who suffer from hearing loss are more likely to misuse opioids, alcohol and other drugs than…
A county in New York state has declared a state of emergency following a severe outbreak of measles. …
Summer is here, which means that your babys skin requires extra care and nourishment. As a new parent, it is…
With the mercury rising, three suspected sun stroke deaths were reported in Kerala, officials said on Sunday. Karunakaran…
Tuberculosis (TB) bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but can also spread and cause secondary infections to the uterus and even…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a programme to help overweight employers to shed extra kilos, the media…
Working round-the-clock in today’s technologically connected world, striking a work-life balance seems almost impossible. However, finding the right balance in…
Israeli research has found that inhalation improves brain performance, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel reported. …
Chinese scientists have developed a robotic system inspired by a colony of ants that can collectively achieve complex tasks like…
After writing about her battle against cancer in “Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life”, actress Manisha Koirala says…
In a tragic incident, the head of a baby that had died in its mother’s womb got separated during delivery…
Eating fish oil, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, can help reduce the risk of asthma by nearly 70 per…
A Delhi health official has written to the Central government to stop the advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco brands…
Women who drink sugar sweetened beverages are at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, researchers have warned. …
Factors such as gender, sexual orientation and the desire to form lasting romantic relationships appear to influence sexual risk-taking among…
Besides being beneficial for heart, strength training can also reduce accumulation of fat in liver and improve blood glucose regulation,…
Besides being the perfect morning drink, coffee may also play a role in delaying prostate cancer, finds a study, which…
A six-year-old boy, who was being treated for West Nile Virus (WNV) disease here, passed away on Monday, said Kerala…
People with diabetes who undergo joint replacement surgery are at higher risk of experiencing elevated blood sugar levels after the…
Canadian scientists have developed a kind of magnetic tweezer that can precisely insert a minuscule bead robot into a live…
Soft-drinks giant Coca-Cola has revealed for the first time that it produces 3 million tonnes of plastic packaging a year,…
Are you a heavy drinker? Take note. Alcohol exposure early has lasting effects on the brain and increases the risk…