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Excess smartphone use linked to mental distress, suicidality

Physicians, teachers and families need to work together with youth to decrease possible harmful effects of smartphones and social media on their relationships, sense of self, sleep, academic performance, and emotional well-being,

Feb 11, 2020

Here's how family conflict may influence suicidal thoughts in kids

The majority of children surveyed in the study had caregivers who either did not know, or did not report, the suicidal thoughts of the children in their charge.

Feb 10, 2020

Coronavirus scare: Special puja performed at Karnataka temples to prevent virus spread

To save the world from viruses and diseases like corona and H1N1, Karnataka temples performed a special Puja recently.

Feb 9, 2020

Protein linked to commonest cause of blindness identified

The protein, called FHR4, was found by the team to be present at higher levels in the blood of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) compared to individuals of a similar age without the disease.

Feb 9, 2020

Supercharging cancer cells mutation rate can create vaccine

These highly mutated cancer cells could be used to create a vaccine for each individual cancer type, which amplified the effects of immunotherapy - and cured mice with a variety of otherwise treatment-resistant tumours,

Feb 9, 2020

Protein linked to commonest cause of blindness identified

Feb 8, 2020

Eat your food with hands to enjoy it more

The study, published in the Journal of Retailing, revealed that when high self-control individuals touch food directly with their hands, compared to when they use cutlery, they not only find what they eat -- tastier and more satisfying -- but also eat more.

Feb 8, 2020

Five Things You Didnt Know About Pregnancy

Pregnant women with high BP at greater heart disease risk

Women who were diagnosed with preeclampsia tended also to have a history of chronic high blood pressure, gestational diabetes and kidney disease and other medical conditions.

Feb 7, 2020

Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of heart problems

Rosiglitazone belongs to a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones. It helps control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, but it can also increase the risk of serious heart problems.

Feb 7, 2020

This pain medication may up hip fracture risk

Tramadol is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It is similar to opioid (narcotic) analgesics and works in the brain to change feeling and response of the body to pain.

Feb 6, 2020

Aerobics may protect against Alzheimer's disease

This study is a significant step toward developing an exercise prescription that protects the brain against Alzheimer's disease, even among people who were previously sedentary.

Feb 6, 2020

Coronavirus in India: Biggest myths about deadly virus busted

From wearing face masks to eating broiler chicken, here are some myths about Coronavirus that has Indians in panic.

Feb 5, 2020

How night-shift workers are at risk of heart disease, diabetes

Night-shift workers are especially prone to developing sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome.

Feb 5, 2020

Stay vigilant as ovarian cancer has 'silent' symptoms

Women can take care of themselves by staying vigilant and going for regular health checkups, doctors have advised on the occasion of World Cancer Day.

Feb 5, 2020