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Head and neck cancer patients who smoke and also drink may be creating more problems for themselves than they realize. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking, drinking worsen prognosis for head and neck cancers

Worldwide, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the seventh most common type of cancer.

2 Dec 2017 1:15 PM IST

Specialists recommend increasing community awareness and emphasizing the health risks associated with coloured-powder. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hindu tradition of throwing Holi' colours may carry health risks

Wear sunglasses, swim goggles and/or a hat with a brim to enjoy yourself without worry!

2 Dec 2017 12:59 PM IST

Experts have detected a problematic substance known as hydrohalite, which forms on icy roads that have already been treated. (Photo: Pixabay)

This technology can help to reduce accidents on icy roads

Hydrohalite is normally left unremoved, as it does not respond to the conventional de-icing method of road surface...

2 Dec 2017 12:53 PM IST

This experiment caused significant improvements in most quality of life dimensions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zumba dance may help improve quality of life

A Zumba-based fitness programme can improve the quality of life, emotional well being in university workers who lead a...

2 Dec 2017 12:19 PM IST

The discovery could lead to new treatments for a host of degenerative diseases of the retina. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish oil may be helpful for older people to protect eye sight

A chemical found in fish oil boosts the daily survival of cells critical to eyesight protecting against age-related...

2 Dec 2017 12:07 PM IST

Eating more than 20g a day didnt have any more benefits than simply eating the one handful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating nuts can keep heart disease at bay

Who knew "pass the peanut" would actually be good for your heart.

2 Dec 2017 12:02 PM IST

This comes just months after a previous study found that cheese could hold the keys to a longer life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating cheese every day could slash the risk of stroke, heart attack

There is a link between the fat and calcium which makes the fat less digestible.

2 Dec 2017 11:48 AM IST

High levels of neuroticism put people at risk for depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extroverts at low risk of depression: study

Neuroticism is the tendency to experience different negative emotions and to react strongly to stress.

2 Dec 2017 11:15 AM IST

Low back pain is an extremely common problem that affects at least 80 per cent of the population at some point in their lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

This 10-minute treatment provides relief from back pain

A compressed and herniated disk, in which the rubbery cushion between vertebrae impinges on and irritates nearby nerves.

2 Dec 2017 11:10 AM IST

It has long been known that many people with HIV also experience negative cognitive symptoms, such as depression and forgetfulness. (Photo: Pixabay)

HIV directly impacts brain in early stages: Study

It has long been known that many people with HIV also experience negative cognitive symptoms, such as depression and...

2 Dec 2017 11:04 AM IST

On one side, Ridge Road is at par with the Mangalore-tiled roofs of Khareghat Parsi Colony. On the other, a low wall of boulders and stone is interrupted by an arch, now boarded up.

Take a walk down scenic Ridge road

The road from Hanging Gardens to Kemps Corner may not be long, but it is filled with picturesque skyline views,...

2 Dec 2017 7:46 AM IST

Suvarnakalpa, a gold based Ayurvedic formulation

Buy gold, eat it too!

With the gold leaf ice cream being the latest craze in the city, we take a look at the many uses and benefits of the...

2 Dec 2017 7:36 AM IST