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The results are important because as the population gets older, the number of people with dementia increases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise, pills, brain training show little hard evidence of slowing...

Research on exercise, drugs and brain-training techniques shows there is no definitive evidence that they protect...

19 Dec 2017 1:39 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word

Here what researchers have found.

19 Dec 2017 1:25 PM IST

Tiny, toxic particles creep into developing brains, cause inflammation and may damage brain pathways responsible for emotion and decisions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution can make teens aggressive: study

The data was adjusted for gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, neighbourhood socioeconomic characteristics.

19 Dec 2017 1:20 PM IST

While jewellery is rarely seen as a male domain, today, men are more confident about expressing their style .

Tanishq showcases new jewellery line Aveer, for men

Aveer offers men a stylish range of rings, bracelets, chains, ear studs in gold, platinum and diamonds.

19 Dec 2017 1:13 PM IST

When the signal is weak, the phone sends out more radio frequency energy to boost its connection to signal towers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer risk may be increased by sleeping with this next to your head

People could also reduce their risk of brain cancer by carrying their phones in a bag or purse - not in their pockets.

19 Dec 2017 12:35 PM IST

There is robust evidence that very preterm or very low birth weight individuals have an increased risk of ADHD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preemies and underweight babies more likely to develop ADHD

Women, in high-income countries where malnutrition isn't a concern can help to minimize their odds of having a preterm...

19 Dec 2017 12:30 PM IST

Researchers found that people who mixed in groups significantly reduced their chances of suffering from Type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Active social life lowers the risk of developing diabetes, says Study

Men living alone were even more prone to the condition, with some 94 percent higher odds of type 2 diabetes.

19 Dec 2017 12:23 PM IST

Given the importance of self-esteem during the teen years, this is an important finding. (Photo: Pixabay)

Helping strangers boosts confidence in teens: study

It is best if teens can directly see the benefit of their help on others.

19 Dec 2017 12:18 PM IST

A woman who had been born without a uterus gave birth to the baby at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. (Photo: Pixabay)

Boy is born with parasitic penis on back

It turns out it is a part of his undeveloped twin, penis is surgically removed.

19 Dec 2017 12:17 PM IST

Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal and early childhood fructose tied to asthma in kids

Pregnant women should stay away from sugar sweetened drinks and foods with added sugars.

19 Dec 2017 12:13 PM IST

A total of 1984 people were injured, they found, of whom 53 (three percent) died. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rubber bullets are not safe: study

This discussion does not in any way suggest that other weapons are safer.

19 Dec 2017 12:06 PM IST

Each year scientists announce scores of new species discovered in the region, which includes Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. (Photo: AFP)

New species of flora, fauna discovered in Mekong

From a crocodile lizard to a Thai turtle among hundreds of new species discovered in ecologically diverse region.

19 Dec 2017 11:25 AM IST