Health
Asthma could affect entire body, not just lungs
Asthma could be more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new study which found...
Radiation may cause brain tumours in young people
Radiation is a risk factor for a type of brain tumour in people under age 30....
Scientists find mechanism for spontaneous HIV cure
French scientists today unveiled the genetic mechanism by which they believe two men...
World’s first dengue vaccine likely by 2015, says Sanofi
Dengue has been a serious challenge to public health as it affects lakhs of people annually in India.
Migraine linked to defective ‘insulation’ around nerve fibres
Researchers have identified cellular-level changes in nerve structure and function that may ...
Women at higher risk of alcohol-related injury than men
The risk of injury caused by acute alcohol consumption is higher for women...
Keeping active in middle age lowers breast cancer risk
Just 15 minutes of vigorous activity every day can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer....
Anaesthetics may cause prolonged memory loss
People who are put under general may wind up with memory and cognitive deficits for days...
Breast milk stem cells capable of forming tissues in baby
Stem cells in mother's breast milk may be able to develop into a range of different tissues....
Smokers more likely to develop chronic back pain
Kicking the butt lowers the chances of developing this often debilitating condition.
New app tells how long you have left to live
Developers of a new app claim it can determine the date of your death by analysing data on your lifestyle...
Lack of oxygen delayed animal life on Earth
Lack of oxygen may have prevented animal species from flourishing sooner than 800 million years ago on Earth.
Hunger can help you take better decisions
It's better to be starving than well-fed when you are trying to make a life-changing decision...
Weight loss surgery cuts type 2 diabetes risk
Being overweight or obese is the main modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Single blood test to detect many types of cancer
Scientists have identified more than 800 markers in the blood of cancer patients...
Indian researcher develops new affordable wearable device to track status of heart
Developer of the device intends to price it around Rs 9,000, so that tracking one's complete health becomes affordable.
Clinical trials, a lost opportunity for India
The government should consider refining regulations relating to clinical trials and adopt approaches that have been successfully employed in other countries.
South Asians less cancer aware: UK study
South Asian origin people in England are less aware of the warning signs of cancer than white people.
Runners, get your carbohydrate dose right
Scientists find no correlation between consuming more carbohydrates and experiencing greater digestive upset...
Knowing cancer risk may not affect screening rate
When scientists tested people for a genetic mutation that increases the risk for colon cancer...
Dietary tips for the wedding season
Weddings are significant life events when brides and grooms want to look their best...
WHO issues new guidance on Ebola protective gear
The UN health agency is updating its guidelines for health workers dealing...
Walking makes people happier, restores work-life balance
Young India loves walking; walks more frequently than middle and older age groups.
Air fresheners may poison indoor air: study
Cleaning products and air fresheners, which provide a pleasant smell to your house...
Walking workstations boost physical, mental health
Walking workstations can improve not only physical but also mental health during office hours...
Saliva test may catch deadly diseases early
A simple saliva test may be capable of diagnosing diabetes, cancer....
Social media can help stop spread of HIV
Tweets and Facebook posts could be a new tool to help curb the spread of HIV.
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