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Foreign medical graduates make up nearly a quarter of the physician workforce in the U.S (Photo: AFP)

Progress of medical research may be affected by US immigration...

The impact might not occur immediately but the long-run impact on medical innovation would be substantial.

26 Sept 2017 8:28 PM IST

Earlier studies had shown significant abnormalities in the white matter in the brains of people who had experienced child abuse (Photo: AFP)

Brain wiring of children suffering abuse may be altered

For the optimal function and organisation of the brain, electrical signals used by neurons may need to travel over long...

26 Sept 2017 8:14 PM IST

Diet and microbiome may be important variables in the different outcomes (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming alcohol with controlled diet can prevent liver problems

Alcoholic liver disease is a global health burden and refers to a disease spectrum including hepatomegaly and simple...

26 Sept 2017 8:04 PM IST

Coffee is known to have anti-inflammatory and liver-protective properties (Photo: AFP)

Risk of death lower among HIV patients who drink 3 cups of coffee a...

In the general population, drinking 3 or more cups of coffee a day has been associated with 14 percent reduction in the...

26 Sept 2017 7:52 PM IST

The images have emerged on social media in China (Photo: Pexels)

Woman publicly rejects man who drove in his Porsche with giant teddy...

The man drove into the campus with the bear besides him but the woman wasn't impressed.

26 Sept 2017 7:00 PM IST

Researchers found that a 20-year-old adult who goes from being obese to overweight would save approximately $17,655 in medical costs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Losing weight may help save money: Study

Researchers found that a 20-year-old adult who goes from being obese to overweight would save approximately $17,655 in...

26 Sept 2017 6:37 PM IST

It can also keep cancer at bay (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why porridge is the healthiest option for breakfast

Experts suggest that a well cooked bowl of porridge is even better than statins and is free from side effects associated...

26 Sept 2017 6:30 PM IST

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibody that protects against Zika, dengue identified: Study

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found.

26 Sept 2017 5:50 PM IST

Researchers from Nottingham University examined several psychological and behavioural factors that show how well vaccinations work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Good mood may boost efficacy of flu jabs: Study

Researchers from Nottingham University examined several psychological and behavioural factors that show how well...

26 Sept 2017 5:26 PM IST

Previous studies pointed out income and self confidence as factors (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with a good sense of humour can enhance orgasms for women

The study also found that creativity, emotional warmth and a pleasant body odour are traits that can affect orgasms in...

26 Sept 2017 4:45 PM IST

The father even sold his land and the family cow for the treatment (Photo: YouTube)

Child with portruding eyes may go blind as parents are unable to...

The swelling started two months after Jailian was born and even shocked local doctors who gave medication which didn't...

26 Sept 2017 4:23 PM IST

The Human Rights Watch report said the Saudi state has permitted religious clerics to refer to minority Muslim Shiites in derogatory terms. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds Saudi government still tolerates hate speech

The Human Rights Watch report said the Saudi state has permitted religious clerics to refer to minority Muslim Shiites...

26 Sept 2017 3:33 PM IST