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Tapeworms in Chinese worker's brain after eating undercooked meat

The man, in his 40s, was suspected to have got the parasites after eating undercooked pork and mutton.

Nov 30, 2019

How drinking coffee may reduce heart disease risk

His research suggests that polyphenols contained in coffee may be involved in the inverse association, specifically phenolic acids and flavonoids.

Nov 28, 2019

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How obesity can cause brain damage

Developments in MRI, like diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a technique that tracks the diffusion of water along the brain's signal-carrying white matter tracts, have enabled researchers to study this damage directly.

Nov 26, 2019

Wound healing in mucous tissues might prevent AIDS: Study

The study looked at why certain species can carry the virus throughout their lives, and still avoid disease progression.

Nov 26, 2019

Yoga improves sleep, reduces lower back pain: Study reveals

The research showed significant improvements in the participants' sleep quality lasting 52 weeks after 12 weeks of yoga classes.

Nov 21, 2019

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin.

Nov 20, 2019

40% parents struggle to see signs of depression in kids

Forty per cent of parents struggle to differentiate between normal mood swings and signs of depression, while 30 per cent are tricked as their child hides his/her feelings well.

Nov 19, 2019

Bacteria in the gut may alter ageing process: Study

All living organisms, including human beings, coexist with a myriad of microbial species living in and on them, and research conducted over the last 20 years has established their important role in nutrition, physiology, metabolism and behaviour.

Nov 17, 2019

Are E-cigarettes more harmful to heart than tobacco? Find out

A recent study by the US Food and Drug Administration found that 27.5 per cent of high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, as compared to 20.8 per cent in 2018.

Nov 14, 2019

Why women dining after 6 pm risk heart disease? Study reveals

Participants of the study kept electronic food diaries by computer or cell phone to report what, how much and when they ate.

Nov 14, 2019

Why is air pollution in India linked to heart attack, stroke?

Previous studies indicate that inflammation and atherosclerosis are most likely responsible for the association between long-term exposure to air pollution and cardiovascular disease and mortality.

Nov 10, 2019

Yep, it's true: 30% working folks suffer mental risks, confirms survey

According to the research, one in every four person feels their work-life balance is not good and 27 per cent people talk about high job stress.

Nov 9, 2019

Why spinal cord injury linked to higher rates of stroke?

The researchers also found the incidence of clinically defined sleep apnea was roughly four times greater for individuals with spinal cord injury compared to those without, and then went on to show that fatigue and trouble sleeping are related to the level and severity of the spinal cord injury.

Nov 8, 2019

Stop drinking soft drinks — Immediately

The study, which has been published in the journal - Clinical Oral Investigations, revealed that being overweight or obese was undoubtedly associated with having tooth wear.

Oct 28, 2019