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Dietary, nutritional supplements may improve sperm quality

Infertility affects 15 percent of the world population and is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global health problem.

27 Nov 2018 6:58 PM

Iron Deficiency Day: Madhuri Ruia shares tips on fitness and combating condition

Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen around the body.

26 Nov 2018 6:04 PM

Here’s how music helps people with dementia

According to a new study, music may even help in improving the mood of people with dementia.

24 Nov 2018 2:35 PM

Traumatic childhood linked to psychotic experiences

Findings are first to examine association between different types of trauma, and their timing in childhood with later psychotic experiences.

24 Nov 2018 1:14 PM

ICU stay can lead to depression, says study

Study showed more than half of former ICU patients reported symptoms of psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD.

24 Nov 2018 9:35 AM

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Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets

More frequent family dinners were associated with more healthful eating among teens and young adults.

24 Nov 2018 9:18 AM

Caffeine in tea, coffee may be risky to foetus, says study

Every additional 100 milligrams of caffeine taken daily during first trimester of pregnancy was associated with 72-gram lower birth weight.

23 Nov 2018 9:00 PM

Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies: WHO

Six cases were reported in children aged between 2 and 17 and one case was in a pregnant woman.

23 Nov 2018 8:31 PM

Air pollution may up risk of intellectual disability in children, says study

Study found children with intellectual disabilities were more likely than their peers to live in areas with high outdoor air pollution.

23 Nov 2018 4:52 PM

Sugar supplement mannose may help fight cancer: Study

Study found dosage of mannose could block enough glucose to slow tumour growth in mice, but not so much that normal tissues were affected.

23 Nov 2018 4:19 PM

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Understanding and treating stomach cancer

Stomach cancer, and in fact most cancers, are the result of a combination of environmental factors and genetic predisposition.

22 Nov 2018 4:19 PM

Here are 5 podcasts every fitness enthusiasts must listen to

Podcasts are emerging as the medium to help one stay on top of all the latest health and fitness trends and news.

22 Nov 2018 4:04 PM

Unhealthy lifestyle, erratic shifts can increase diabetes risk, says study

Unhealthy lifestyle behaviour such as smoking, poor diet, little exercise, and being obese increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

22 Nov 2018 3:24 PM

Sweetened drinks linked to greater diabetes risk, says study

Study finds sweetened drinks and eatables that add excess energy to diets may have negative effects on human body.

22 Nov 2018 2:54 PM

Orange juice, berries may prevent memory loss in men, says study

Studies provide further evidence that dietary choices can be important to maintain brain health.

22 Nov 2018 2:18 PM

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Here are things men can do for good health

Getting just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day can help improve your health, including your heart health.

21 Nov 2018 6:25 PM

Mindful drinking, eating can prevent hangover, says study

76 per cent of adults experience some type of hangover after a drinking session.

21 Nov 2018 4:49 PM

Woman nearly dies of broken heart when childhood sweetheart leaves her for friend

She collapsed while working in Florida just days after break-up and had to be fitted with pacemaker after her heart stopped twice.

21 Nov 2018 3:51 PM

Watching more than 2 hrs and 12 mins of TV daily can lead to early death, says study

It linked long spells in front of the TV to habits like smoking, drinking and bad diet as well a higher threat of heart disease.

20 Nov 2018 8:04 PM

Sexual orientation linked to opioid misuse, says US study

Findings suggest that men and women who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are more likely to misuse opioids.

20 Nov 2018 4:24 PM

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