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Scientists decode what drives obesity

Nutritional experts have for years debated on the primary culprit for increasing obesity. While diets that are high in fat and carbohydrates contribute to the condition, it turns out, fructose may be one true driver of obesity, according to a study.

Oct 24, 2023

Unshackling osteoporosis: Impacting 61 million people's lives in India

Osteoporosis, also known as the "silent disease," works quietly, gradually eroding bone strength and making people more vulnerable to critical fractures. According to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, osteoporosis affects 61 million individuals in India, with women accounting for 80 per cent of those impacted.

Oct 24, 2023

Celebrities endorsing half-baked mental health 'therapies', adding risk factor to people: Experts

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame.

Oct 23, 2023

College cafeteria tables carry 60K times more bacteria than toilet seats: Study

College cafeteria tables carry 60,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats: Study

The average college cafeteria table hosted 60,000 times more bacteria than the average household toilet seat, a new study has found.

Oct 23, 2023

Women not laughing due to SUI have a hope now; TOT procedure helps

A woman in her seventies has reclaimed her ability to laugh without worry after two decades, thanks to surgery done by doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad.

Oct 21, 2023

High soft drink consumption makes bones fragile: experts

Orthopaedic experts claim that regular consumption of soft drinks, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, are making bones fragile.

Oct 20, 2023

US FDA approves use of sound waves to break down liver tumours

US FDA approves use of 'histotripsy' to break down liver tumours

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumours in humans for liver treatment.

Oct 20, 2023

Your body needs a good 8 hours of sleep every night

Sleeping less than 5 hrs a night raises depression risk

Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study.

Oct 20, 2023

This new AI tool can detect diabetes with 89% accuracy just by listening to your voice [Details]

Determining whether a person is diabetic could be as easy as having them speak a few sentences into their smartphone, according to a groundbreaking study that combines voice technology with artificial intelligence in a major step forward in diabetes detection.

Oct 19, 2023