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The latest study looked at whether gratitude therapy could be used to get teenagers to ditch junk food and eat healthy.

Here's how saying thank you can help ease depression

Scientists have discovered that ‘gratitude therapy’ has a powerful impact on aspects of both mental and physical health.

20 Nov 2018 3:17 PM

One in five primary schools and one in eight secondary schools globally do not have any toilets.

World Toilet Day highlights global sanitation crisis

The toilet crisis is most severe in parts of Africa and Asia facing extreme poverty and seeing a population boom.

19 Nov 2018 8:18 PM

One study analysed found a three-point drop in IQ for five-year-old children whose mothers had taken paracetamol for pain relief without fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women who take paracetamol could lower child's IQ, raise risk of autism

Findings conclude that balance of hormones in the uterus are altered by taking paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen (APAP).

19 Nov 2018 7:09 PM

There is some evidence that arduous physical activity can suppress normal female reproductive hormone activity, impair bone strength and elevate stress hormone levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women more resilient to physical activity than thought

Women who did extreme physical training and completed transantarctic expedition did not show any more negative health effects than men.

19 Nov 2018 6:27 PM

The finding has been concluded after a stringent city wise analysis of the number of orders placed for health supplements. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delhi most health-conscious city in India; Bangalore, Mumbai follow suit, says study

Capital of India which garnered 10.48 pc share of total number of shipments is followed by Bengaluru at 4.24 pc of total shipments.

17 Nov 2018 1:35 PM

The most common treatment for PTSD is a process known as prolonged exposure psychotherapy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Transcendental meditation helps conflict veterans with PTSD, says study

Post traumatic stress disorder, a debilitating condition that can lead to psychosis, bipolar disorder or suicidal and homicidal thoughts.

17 Nov 2018 8:56 AM

Vitamin D is naturally found in foods including milk, eggs and fatty fish, but many foods are now fortified with it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D supplements pointless for preventing heart disease, cancer, study finds

Study found participants' vitamin D levels had no effects on cancer risk or preventing serious heart issues as heart attacks and strokes.

15 Nov 2018 2:11 PM

This new study is one of the first to compare sleep-interfering behaviours based on the type of menopause, surgical and natural. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says surgical menopause increases risk of insomnia

Surgical menopause is often accompanied by more psychological and physical difficulties.

15 Nov 2018 9:38 AM

Researchers observed those adolescents who reported different types of dietary restrictions along with those who were obese felt less pleasure with food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese people enjoy food less, says study

Adolescents who feel more pleasure or enjoyment when eating "have a healthy relationship with food.

15 Nov 2018 9:32 AM

Topical nitroglycerin has been examined for tendon pain for more than two decades. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nitroglycerin patches may help ease tendon pain

After six months of treatment, topical nitroglycerin provided more pain relief than a placebo.

15 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

Research shows that as many as 67% of diabetes patients in India do poorly on their HbA1c test. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Diabetes Day: Nearly 70 per cent of Indian diabetics have uncontrolled diabetes

India has become one of the epicenters of the pandemic, with 74 million people suffering from diabetes today.

14 Nov 2018 2:41 PM

Several studies funded by the Almond Board of California demonstrate the potential cardiovascular benefits of including almonds in healthy diets. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Diabetes Day: Munching almonds could help in maintaining cardiovascular health

Studies funded by Almond Board of California demonstrate potential cardiovascular benefits of including almonds in healthy diets.

14 Nov 2018 10:40 AM

Heart Failure is a progressive disease, caused due to the weakening of heart muscle, which becomes stiff over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Suffering from diabetes? Keep your heart health in check

Cardiovascular diseases are majorly associated with diabetes and are the leading cause of early death among people with diabetes.

14 Nov 2018 9:55 AM

This rapid and low-cost cell phone system represents a new method for detecting acute infection.

New cell phone-based tool to detect HIV

Early detection of HIV is critical to prevent disease progression and transmission, and it requires long-term monitoring.

13 Nov 2018 2:04 PM

Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) is a persistent pattern of failure in controlling intense sexual urges. (Photo: AFP)

Adults report distress with difficulty controlling sexual feelings, says study

About 10 pc men, 7 pc women report distress and social impairment associated with difficulty controlling sexual feelings.

13 Nov 2018 11:18 AM

Pancreatic cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Study finds overweight and even higher weight within 'normal' weight range in men may increase pancreatic cancer risk in a graded manner.

12 Nov 2018 8:58 PM

TMAO levels in the blood significantly increase after eating TMAO-rich food such as fish and vegetables.

Vegetable intake keeps your heart healthy, says study

Elevated levels of TMAO may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms.

12 Nov 2018 1:44 PM

Exposure of pregnant women to very low levels of organophosphate pesticides is associated with lower IQs and difficulties with learning, attention in their children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal exposure to insecticides can affect mental health of children

In the wake of the findings, researchers have called for immediate government intervention to phase out all organophosphates.

12 Nov 2018 1:20 PM

The researchers found that the link between sleep disturbances and inflammation was two to three times higher for the bereaved spouses.

Grief linked to sleep disturbances, study finds

People who have recently lost a spouse are more likely to have sleep disturbances that exacerbate levels of inflammation in the body.

10 Nov 2018 6:45 PM

Cities with parks that are more accessible, spacious and adequately funded rank higher on the list, according to Mullenbach. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how parks can promote health, wellness in city dwellers

Study found small improvements to city's ParkScore, an evaluation of city's park system, could lead to more physical exercise for residents.

10 Nov 2018 6:10 PM

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