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Engineered proteins lower body weight in rats, primates

Here is what researchers discovered.

19 Oct 2017 12:49 PM

Meditation can be considered as an adjunctive lifestyle intervention in those interested in this practice (Representational Image)

Meditation may help prevent heart disease, say experts

Meditation may be associated with decreased levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and improved sleep and overall wellbeing

05 Oct 2017 8:01 AM

The study was conducted over a six-year period. The results showed that high levels of HDL in the bloodstream increased the risk of death by 68 per cent in women, and 106 per cent in men.

Health and you: Too much good cholesterol is also too bad

“While cholesterol cannot be the only factor for cardiovascular diseases, it is definitely one of the markers for the same,” says Dr Aanand.

10 Sep 2017 2:21 AM

Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease

Here's what researchers found.

07 Sep 2017 1:40 PM

Tests women ought to undergo after 30s

Welcome to your 30s women!

29 Aug 2017 6:46 PM

Vegetarian diets could help lower your cholesterol: study

Find out why.

23 Aug 2017 12:36 PM

The findings give insight into the mechanisms that govern human susceptibility to infectious disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Statins may help fight typhoid, malaria, says study

According to researches, a common cholesterol-lowering drug could help fight a host of diseases by clearing out bacteria from the system.

23 Aug 2017 8:09 AM

Eat according to blood type to keep yourself healthy

The 'Blood Type' diet is based on eating specific foods that have various benefits.

20 Aug 2017 9:52 AM

Eating lots of fatty and sugary foods triggers inflammation in the liver and the body responds by sending immune cells to neutralize the threat (Photo: Pixabay)

Experimental new drug may reverse effects of obesity-related liver disease

Drug which has been well tolerated in animals has research team planning further testing in order to move into early phase human trials.

04 Aug 2017 8:49 AM

Patients who screen positive for depressive symptoms need to receive interventions. (Photo: AFP)

1 in 3 hospitalised patients suffers from depression: Study

Researchers analysed data from 20 studies on depression screenings in hospitals for the study.

03 Jun 2017 1:25 PM

The number of cancers of the gallbladder and bile ducts in Asia were comparable to those in the West.

Diabetes raises risk of cancer death in Asians

Diabetes was associated with a 26 per cent increased risk of death from any cancer in Asians.

13 Mar 2017 12:58 AM

The possibility of predicting the sex of the baby in early pregnancy has long been a topic of public fascination.

Mother’s low blood pressure predicts the sex

Higher maternal blood pressure before pregnancy emerged as an independent predictor of subsequently delivering a boy.

14 Jan 2017 4:52 AM

Don’t eat foods that are high in calories such as deep-fried samosas, papads and puri.

Keep the festival blues at bay

Avoid heavy indulgence in food and drink during the upcoming festival season to keep away a host of ailments.

26 Dec 2016 1:00 AM

The increased intelligence is due to the amount of Omega 3 fats required to get a big bum in the first place.

Women with big bums are healthier

Women with larger bottoms are more likely to have lower levels of cholesterol and produce more hormones to metabolise sugar.

29 Nov 2016 12:09 AM

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