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Liquid vitamins could be an alternative. It will be easier to swallow and minimise irritation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taking too many vitamin supplements can lead to this unwanted side...

The pills could irritate the oesophagus, or allow some stomach acid to creep back up the oesophagus when it enters the...

16 Dec 2017 3:24 PM IST

In addition to health and quality of life for men, erectile dysfunction has long been associated with CV disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Erectile dysfunction may up heart disease risk in young men

The research appears onlinein the journal Vascular Medicine.

16 Dec 2017 3:09 PM IST

The risk of giving birth to a child with a congenital heart defect was elevated by eight per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood sugar in pregnancy ups heart risk in babies: study

Infants with genetic diseases, born from multiple pregnancies and those whose mothers had extremely low or high BMI were...

16 Dec 2017 3:02 PM IST

Psychosocial wellbeing was assessed based on self-esteem, parent relations, emotional and peer problems. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids who eat healthier food have better self-esteem: study

Researchers found that fish intake (2-3 times per week) was associated with better self-esteem and no emotional and peer...

16 Dec 2017 2:55 PM IST

When men speak up with ideas on how to change their team for the better they gain the respect of their teammates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women get less credit than men in workplace: study

When women speak up with ideas on how to change the team for the better, they aren't given any more respect than women...

16 Dec 2017 2:31 PM IST

It is possible that another factor common to patients taking ketamine was driving the antidepressant effect (Photo: AFP)

Suicidal thoughts may be reduced through Ketamine use, says study

Researchers found that administration of low-dose ketamine reduced anti-suicidal thoughts within hours.

16 Dec 2017 10:56 AM IST

The primary concern of a solo traveller would be safety. You may come across con artists and other unpleasant situations.

7 places for a wellness holiday in India in 2018

Here's our wish list of the top places for an incredible wellness holiday in India that you should visit in 2018.

16 Dec 2017 9:37 AM IST

The AI politician is constantly learning to respond to people through Facebook Messenger as well as a survey on its homepage. While Gerritsen acknowledges that humans biases can creep into algorithms, he said that he does not view bias as just a challenge to technology solutions.

Facebook admits, social media scrolling can make you feel bad

Study shows increase in teen depression with tech use, however it also points out improvements in well-being from social...

16 Dec 2017 9:11 AM IST

Sleep disturbance in patients with diabetes is common and may negatively affect blood glucose (Photo: AFP)

Sleep problems tied to female infertility

Risk increases with age, smoking, drinking, stress, unhealthy diet, too much exercise, being obese or having STDs.

16 Dec 2017 8:36 AM IST

Moka dessert chai at Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea House

Hot tea may be able to cut down risk of Glaucoma, says study

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. It damages the optic nerve by forming a fluid pressure inside...

16 Dec 2017 8:25 AM IST

Rhubarb - a vegetable commonly consumed in rhubarb crumble - has a laxative effect which can help stop symptoms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out which unlikely food can prevent constipation

Researchers say constipation can be caused by not eating enough fibre, medications, not drinking enough fluids and...

16 Dec 2017 7:55 AM IST

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The best filter cofee in Mumbai

Who serves the best filter coffee in the city is a contentious issue. Wars have started for less.

16 Dec 2017 1:27 AM IST