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Excess weight raises the risk of breast cancer as fat cells produce hormones that help drive tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Losing weight may cut breast cancer risk: study

Researchers found that those who lost five per cent of their weight saw their breast cancer risk fall by 12 per cent.

9 Dec 2017 3:09 PM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression in late teens linked to high school drop out

Almost a quarter of the 183 adolescents who dropped out of school had clinically significant depression in the few...

9 Dec 2017 3:05 PM IST

Two carefully handwritten pages were found when the restorers were removing the piece of cloth that covers the Messiahs buttocks. (Photo: Youtube/davincirestauro)

18th-century statue of Jesus has mysterious note hidden in backside

Restorers of an 18th-century statue of Jesus in a Spanish town have uncovered a mysterious note hidden in Christ's...

9 Dec 2017 2:32 PM IST

A medication that can improve weight or prolong the time to deliver could have significant advantages for these very sick babies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Viagra 'ineffective' for treating birth complications: study

A medication that can improve weight or prolong the time to deliver could have significant advantages for these very...

9 Dec 2017 2:18 PM IST

Since people are embedded in relationships, what happens in those relationships affects our health and well-being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Discrimination has 'spillover effects' on partner's health

Discrimination experiences of both people in a relationship are associated with their health.

9 Dec 2017 2:11 PM IST

Women who used the acupressure app reported significantly less menstrual pain than women who didnt. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupressure app may help ease menstrual cramp pain

Women with menstrual pain already practice self-management, an app for acupressure can be easily added.

9 Dec 2017 1:53 PM IST

The study found that the bubbles in more expensive, fine sparkling wines are smaller and therefore make the wines taste better quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should never drink champagne out of plasic cups

According to experts, the bubbles stick to the side of a beaker, ruining the taste.

9 Dec 2017 1:47 PM IST

Kids often get too little exercise time during the school day, parents need to provide these opportunities outside of school. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids who get moving may also get better grades

The authors also looked at whether the effect of exercise differed across academic subjects.

9 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

The government should take necessary steps to regulate responsible self-medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-medication can be kiss of death: Experts

The adverse consequences of such practices should always be emphasized to the community and steps to curb it.

9 Dec 2017 1:07 PM IST

The collection procedure is non-invasive, can be repeated within a short time span and is convenient. (Photo: Pixabay)

New breathalyser test for drugs developed

Exhaled breath contains particles carrying non-volatile substances.

9 Dec 2017 1:01 PM IST

Anhedonia is described as an inability to feel pleasure. This type of depression often goes unrecognised. (Photo: Pixabay)

Five different types of anxiety, depression identified

Currently, depression and anxiety are the leading cause of disability and lost productivity worldwide.

9 Dec 2017 12:51 PM IST

Patient safety and quality of surgical outcomes are fundamental principles of simulation based training or cataract specialists, says James Tyler Ueltschi

India can become cataract free country, says James Tyler Ueltschi

Chairman of HelpMeSee speaks of enabling access to quality cataract surgeries at affordable prices for blind population...

9 Dec 2017 11:04 AM IST