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Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds cancer patients up to five times more likely to take their...

Researchers have warned that they need more support to identify and treat depression stemming from the condition.

16 March 2018 2:30 PM IST

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Women with chlamydia at high risk of developing ovarian cancer, new...

Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect.

16 March 2018 2:06 PM IST

It is important to ensure those accused of crimes have the capacity and freedom to make sensible decisions about whether to plead guilty. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Youngsters more likely to plead guilty to crimes they did not commit:...

Teenagers were significantly less influenced in their decision-making by whether they were guilty or innocent than...

16 March 2018 1:41 PM IST

The study showed that early puberty is a risk factor for being overweight, with girls who get their period earlier have a higher BMI. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early puberty linked with increased risk of obesity for women: study

Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, according to scientists.

16 March 2018 1:33 PM IST

The emotional and sexual abuse that some children endure can lead them to commit crimes later in life. (Photo: Pixabay )

Educational success curbs effects of child abuse: study

Successful school experiences kept teens from both committing crimes and having antisocial behaviours.

16 March 2018 1:25 PM IST

This study by NASA may finally clue us in about the origin of life on Earth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spacerock that can end life on Earth can't be stopped by Nasa, say...

Researchers say it might be impossible to stop the space rock, the size of the Empire State building, from crashing into...

16 March 2018 1:02 PM IST

The discovery explained what caused inflammation in the bone marrow that leads to the development of multiple myeloma. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists identify new possibility for untreatable blood cancer

The study found a molecule called IL-18 suppressed the immune system to help create a bone marrow environment for the...

16 March 2018 12:26 PM IST

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a persons breathing starts and stops repeatedly while they are asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

On World Sleep Day, know all about sleep apnea

Avoid sleeping on your back; sleep to one side instead.

16 March 2018 12:18 PM IST

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New campaign highlights link between tobacco and TB

The campaign shows that tobacco consumption and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke increases risk of TB and of dying...

16 March 2018 12:01 PM IST

Spending five minutes writing a to-do list could be all it takes to fall asleep faster. (Photo: Pixabay)

How to sleep faster?

The conundrum of being shatteringly tired before bed, yet not able to sleep off, is not unheard of.

16 March 2018 11:51 AM IST

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World Sleep Day: Meditate your way to sound sleep

New study examines impact of Heartfulness Meditation on insomnia.

16 March 2018 11:13 AM IST

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Improving the Alzheimer's brain with cell therapy

Here is what a new study has found.

16 March 2018 10:51 AM IST