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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

Does your adolescent drink more than you approve?

Scroll down to find out some of various ways that may help you combat emotionally stimulated alcoholism among teens.

Oct 19, 2019

Galaxy care becomes first hospital in the world to ACQUIRE THE VERSIUS SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM

Galaxy Care is a well-established centre of excellence for laparoscopic surgery

Oct 18, 2019

Watch your weight before 40, else face cancer risk: Report

The study showed that if you were overweight before age 40, the risk of developing cancer increases by 70 per cent for endometrial cancer.

Oct 12, 2019

Why is the sky blood red in some parts of Indonesia like the atmosphere of Mars?

Images of the blood-red skies in Indonesia are going viral on social media as haze caused by fires lit by farmers who adopt the slash and burn practice to clear the land spread through the forests

Sep 24, 2019

Pandemics akin to the Spanish Influenza puts tens of millions at risk

Efforts against pandemics that could kill tens of millions 'grossly insufficient,' WHO and World Bank report says

Sep 18, 2019

New Zealand announces travel warning over measles outbreak, blames overseas travellers

According to government figures, 849 cases of measles were reported this year.

Aug 30, 2019

New 'dengue-like disease' spreading among children in Bangalore

Factors such as rains and re-opening of schools have attributed to the spread of the infection among children.

Aug 5, 2019

World IVF Day Special: Fertility expert talks about regulation, risks and policy framework

The Indian IVF industry is expected to be valued at Rs 5,757 crore by 2023, growing at an annual rate of 10 percent. But the industry still remains largely unregulated.

Jul 24, 2019

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