Life, Health, 14th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 14 Aug 2018

Life, Health, 14 Aug 2018

There may be a need for community and school programs that help young people learn about what underpins good self-esteem (Photo: Pixabay)

Even young childrens may have body image issues

The children with a higher level of hormones were noticed to be unhappier with their body.

14 Aug 2018 9:01 PM

Study finds reason why women get more migraines

The research suggests that sex hormones affect cells around the trigeminal nerve and connected blood vessels in the head.

14 Aug 2018 7:06 PM

Driving and public-transport use were associated with poor self-perceived general health. (Photo: AP)

Cycling can help improve mental health

The findings were published in the journal Environmental Health.

14 Aug 2018 7:00 PM

'Back-and-forth' conversations with young kids may aid brain development

Conversational turns were still associated with higher verbal scores.

14 Aug 2018 6:54 PM

This case brings to light the longest time between lens migration and eyelid swelling caused by it (Photo: AFP)

Doctors remove contact lens from woman's eyelid 28 years after she was hit in the eye

The revelation came after she complained of swelling on her left upper eyelid which was drooping for months.

14 Aug 2018 6:48 PM

The vapourized liquid killed cells at lower doses than the unvapourized liquid. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarette vapour tied to changes in lung cells

Initially public health experts were not that concerned about e-cigarettes because they were being marketed as a way to help smokers quit.

14 Aug 2018 5:52 PM

Previous studies found that decreasing screen time, both at school and at home, reduced sedentary behaviour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart doctors recommend less screen time, sedentary behaviour for kids

We need to emphasize face-to-face interactions, prioritize time outdoors and create supportive environments with parks and walkable streets.

14 Aug 2018 5:47 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

This antibody can block B cells from fighting pathogens among HIV patients

New study was conduced by scientists from the Laboratory of Immunogenetics at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

14 Aug 2018 1:59 PM

Cow’s milk is high in Potassium and Calcium, which plays a crucial role in improving bone and teeth health. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 ways cow’s milk is good for children above 2 years

Cow’s milk has a fair balance of carbohydrates and fats which complete it as a wholesome meal.

14 Aug 2018 12:56 PM

Here's how cannabis harms the brain

Prolonged cannabinoid intake does have a negative impact in brain function and memory.

14 Aug 2018 11:49 AM

Nadolski’s problems began when he was seven and began vomiting after every meal. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Man is trapped in body of a 12-year-old boy due to rare disease

Tomasz Nadolski, from Poland, suffers from a rare genetic condition known as Fabry disease.

14 Aug 2018 10:43 AM

Mentors can help female athletes combat gender discrimination

It can also leave a positive impact on women's persistent participation in sports.

14 Aug 2018 9:48 AM

While aptamers have been proven in the past as tools to deliver small drugs, new method paves the way to deliver even larger and potentially more powerful RNA-based drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

New delivery methods can combat cancer

Scientists showed that specialized nucleic acid-based nanostructures could be used to target cancer cells while bypassing normal cells.

14 Aug 2018 9:37 AM

Following successful experimentation on animals, the researchers plan to expedite it to clinical trials.

Scientists discover how to target ‘undruggable cancers’ which affect 50 per cent of cases

Scientists say that the cancers they hope to treat are particularly stubborn thanks to mutations that make cells grow out of control.

14 Aug 2018 9:24 AM

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