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Does expecting pain make it better or worse? Psychologists examine hype and its effects

The study was conducted on children to see if their expectation of a painful event actually influenced their experience of said pain.

Jun 15, 2018

Bhopal gas tragedy victims call for immediate steps to check groundwater contamination

Considered to be one of the world's worst industrial disasters, nearly 4,000 people had died because of gas poisoning and thousands have died since due to diseases caused by the gas, residue of which still contaminates the affected area.

Jun 14, 2018

Medical negligence charges slapped against Kolkata hospital, victim seeks CM's intervention

During the surgery, the patient was injected with AB+ blood instead of A+ blood group. This turned the entire situation critical and resulted in a multi-organ failure.

Jun 14, 2018

Placenta is the missing link to suddenly 'turn on' schizophrenia genes

A new research from the Lieber Institute for Brain Development in Maryland turns the spotlight squarely onto the placenta's critical role and how it confers risk for schizophrenia and other neurodevelopment disorders.

Jun 14, 2018

Gene editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 may inadvertently wake up sleepy cancer cells, say scientists

scientists warn that genome editing with CRISPR/Cas9 technology might cause cancer.

Jun 14, 2018

1 in 3 adults in US unknowingly take medication that can lead to depression: Report

One in three of those who took the survey were consuming medications with the risk of side effects such as depression and suicidal tendencies compared to those who did not go on such medication..

Jun 13, 2018

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

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Health News

Does expecting pain make it better or worse? Psychologists examine hype and its effects

Bhopal gas tragedy victims call for immediate steps to check groundwater contamination

Medical negligence charges slapped against Kolkata hospital, victim seeks CM's intervention

Placenta is the missing link to suddenly 'turn on' schizophrenia genes

Gene editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 may inadvertently wake up sleepy cancer cells, say scientists

1 in 3 adults in US unknowingly take medication that can lead to depression: Report

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

KTR leaves for UK, Davos visit

Yogi's tweet sparks debate of Lucknow's name being changed

Two killed as bus overturns on Expressway in UP