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The results suggest a potentially sleep-dependent, task-specific enhancement of brain processing that could optimise human goal-directed behaviour, researchers said.

Daytime naps help process unconscious information, says study

Findings suggest that even a short bout of sleep may help improve our responses and process information.

05 Oct 2018 4:52 PM

Within a single tumour there can be variation in the properties of the cells, with some more dangerous than others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibiotic may kill dangerous skin cancer cells, says study

The research found nifuroxazide, showed promise for complementing existing melanoma therapies.

05 Oct 2018 3:32 PM

The mother and the child recovered after the 2017 transplant, though it is not yet known whether the child has the virus that causes AIDS. (Photo: AFP)

HIV-positive mother donates liver to save critically ill child in South Africa

Medication provided to child before transplant may have prevented HIV transmission, though that will only become clear over time.

04 Oct 2018 7:19 PM

They believe this adds weight to other studies showing affectionate human touch has a calming effect on the nerves.

Hug really does make one feel better after an argument

Physical intimacy following after an altercation has 'calming effect' on people's nerves.

04 Oct 2018 1:54 PM

The researchers found a distinctive methylation difference between victims and non-victims in 12 regions of the men's genomes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker for investigators.

03 Oct 2018 8:01 PM

Researchers describe the stem cell procedure in an infant with cleft lip and palate, diagnosed by ultrasound before birth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Umbilical cord stem cells may help repair cleft palate

The study is the first to use stem cells as part of primary surgery to repair cleft palate in an infant.

03 Oct 2018 7:13 PM

Information may be used in future to tailor treatments to populations and individuals to help prevent diabetes or better control blood glucose levels once they develop diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body weight.

03 Oct 2018 6:08 PM

Sildenafil citrate can cause visual disturbances with normal dosage, but symptoms typically resolve within 24 hours.

Viagra may cause irreversible damage to colour vision

Study reported that his symptoms began shortly after taking a dose of liquid sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand name Viagra.

02 Oct 2018 5:45 PM

Findings are important because more than half of all women report having bladder infections, which are one of the most common infections in women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking more water may cut bladder infections in women

The participants self-reported their usual volume as less than 1.5 litres of fluid daily, which is about six 8-ounce glasses.

02 Oct 2018 5:22 PM

Based on compelling evidence from a meta-review of existing research, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) has issued new guidelines to promote exercise as a key additional treat for mental health (Photo: AFP)

Exercise can help cut depression, schizophrenia symptoms

Study provides evidence physical activity plays important role in reducing cardiovascular symptoms and improving physical health, fitness.

02 Oct 2018 4:58 PM

The therapy is designed to remove this protein "brake" and allow the immune system to more quickly get to work fighting the cancer. (Photo: AP)

US, Japanese pair win Nobel Medicine Prize for cancer therapy

The pair were honoured "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation," the Nobel Assembly said.

01 Oct 2018 4:40 PM

Vegetarians and vegans tend to be much more deliberate in their food choices and far less likely to binge eat. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Vegetarian Day: 8 benefits of eating vegetarian food

Adopting vegetarian diet can be way towards better health as it is associated with higher consumption of fiber, folic acid and vitamins.

01 Oct 2018 2:32 PM

The 17th edition of the UP Diabetes Association was organised by its Gautam Buddh Nagar chapter, said organising secretary Saurabh Srivastava. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, stress, lack of sleep factors for diabetes: Experts

Diabetes is a condition caused by the body's inability to regulate insulin levels that can lead to tissue damage and organ failure.

01 Oct 2018 10:54 AM

The study, conducted online across Delhi-NCR also suggested that sedentary lifestyle is pushing Delhi towards "high-risk" of cardiac issues.

Delhi: Stress pushing people towards unhealthy lifestyles

Study finds women are binge eating more than men in the national capital.

01 Oct 2018 9:01 AM

Cardiovascular disease is considered a global epidemic with 80 per cent of the burden of the illness in low-income and middle-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: High carbohydrate intake increases mortality rate, says study

The study also dismissed the age-old convention that low consumption of dietary fat helps keep blood cholesterol levels in check.

29 Sep 2018 5:15 PM

The bizarre tale, revealed in a prestigious medical journal, did not explain what other objects the man had placed in his urethra in the past. (Photo: Pixabay)

UP teen shoves electric wire up penis to arouse self, needs surgery

Urologists were forced to use a laser to break the wire up into smaller pieces to pull out of his urethra.

29 Sep 2018 4:41 PM

The man went to King George's Medical University in Lucknow, India after his penis began to swell up. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lucknow man's penis rots after allergic reaction to 'extended pleasure' condom

The patient was diagnosed as suffering allergic contact dermatitis, and gangrene of the penis

29 Sep 2018 4:28 PM

Consuming 43 grams of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E.

World Heart Day: 3 recipes for healthy heart

Research shows that almonds, which are a source of protein and high in dietary fibre, can help in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

29 Sep 2018 4:12 PM

The study says that men who have a small regular drink are less likely to be a flop than drunkards.

Drinking pint of beer a day helps boost men's performance in bed

Drinking more than a pint a day did not increase the benefits, scientists found.

29 Sep 2018 1:09 PM

Metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most common form of skin cancer.

Sanofi, Regeneron skin cancer drug gets FDA approval

Drug, Libtayo, is used to treat a rare form of skin cancer, in patients whose condition has not improved following surgery or chemotherapy.

29 Sep 2018 12:20 PM

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