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Deepika Padukone on Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain's suicide: 'Depression killed them'

Deepika Padukone shared a heartfelt note on Instagram talking about depression and how the illness is taking lives of celebrities such as Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.

Jun 13, 2018

Are humans getting dumber? IQ scores of people dropping since 1970s, says study

New study finds that for every generation, IQ scores are dropping by about 7 points on average, posing a severe challenge to the future of human species and their intelligence compared to other creatures.

Jun 13, 2018

A University is offering $3500 to get sick, why?

The program invites volunteers to stay at Hotel Influenza, where they will be exposed to the flu virus. In return, they get $3,500

Jun 12, 2018

Scientists discover a weird new part of sperm: Could this be responsible for infertility?

The research, which is published in Nature Communications, shows that sperm contains a new part.

Jun 11, 2018

Blood test might predict due date, premature birth risk

About 15 million babies are born prematurely across the world. This research could potentially save lives of preterm babies.

Jun 9, 2018

What is Salmonella infection? Know all about the disease spreading from pre-cut watermelons

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recalling pre-cut melon and pre-made fruit salads with melon in five Midwestern states, including Michigan.

Jun 9, 2018

Humans feel six types of disgust - it is the body's way to prevent infections and disease

Disgust is used by the body to act in certain specific ways that minimise the risk of contracting infectious diseases, finds a new study.

Jun 8, 2018

Starbucks keto-friendly pink drink: Is it just a pretty looking iced tea?

Although the Starbucks drink is keto friendly, nutritionist argues that it might not healthy. Here's why.

Jun 8, 2018

Organ donation streamlined: West Bengal first to get organ transplant registry

The arrangement is made to ensure that all donated organs are utilized effectively. Currently, the process of organ retrieval and transplant is disorganized due to the lack of an organ registry.

Jun 8, 2018

Belt that listens to your poop? Detecting irritable-bowel syndrome made easy by Nobel laureate

The belt, which is being developed by Nobel Prize winner Australian physician Barry Marshall and his colleagues, will record the creaks and undulations of the gut and then use a software to analyze it.

Jun 8, 2018

AP government first to make auto-disable syringes mandatory

In an effort to keep the spread of infections under check, Andhra Pradesh government has made auto-disable syringes mandatory for all clinical purposes.

Jun 7, 2018

Affordable healthcare for all: Modi hails government programmes

The Prime Minister cited the example of price capping on stents to indicate his government's success in bringing quality healthcare to millions.

Jun 7, 2018

Modern education ruining children's 'vision'? Longer study hours linked to short-sightedness

The longer a child spends in the education system, the worse off it is for their eyes. Spending time outdoors, however, can help slow down the eye disease.

Jun 7, 2018

Kolkata second-most polluted city in India: WHO

The City of Joy has earned the infamy of being the lung cancer capital of India. Pollution levels in Kolkata saw a rapid increase during 2017-18 due to a steady increase in biomass burning and the number of vehicles, among other factors.

Jun 6, 2018

Not sleeping but glued to mobile phone or TV? Then face these consequences, say experts

The more time teenagers spend browsing the internet, watching movies, and generally staring directly into screens, the higher their rate of insomnia and depression symptoms, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Jun 6, 2018

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Health News

Deepika Padukone on Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain's suicide: 'Depression killed them'

Are humans getting dumber? IQ scores of people dropping since 1970s, says study

A University is offering $3500 to get sick, why?

Scientists discover a weird new part of sperm: Could this be responsible for infertility?

Blood test might predict due date, premature birth risk

What is Salmonella infection? Know all about the disease spreading from pre-cut watermelons

Humans feel six types of disgust - it is the body's way to prevent infections and disease

Starbucks keto-friendly pink drink: Is it just a pretty looking iced tea?

Organ donation streamlined: West Bengal first to get organ transplant registry

Belt that listens to your poop? Detecting irritable-bowel syndrome made easy by Nobel laureate

AP government first to make auto-disable syringes mandatory

Affordable healthcare for all: Modi hails government programmes

Modern education ruining children's 'vision'? Longer study hours linked to short-sightedness

Kolkata second-most polluted city in India: WHO

Not sleeping but glued to mobile phone or TV? Then face these consequences, say experts

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