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Avoiding a scan of the chest and reprogramming the pacemaker before and after the scan can prevent malfunction of cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pacemaker recipients can safely get non-chest MRIs

Reprogramming the pacemaker helps in better functioning of the heart

23 Feb 2017 10:17 AM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gastric acid pills may lead to serious kidney damage

Consuming popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods is one of the major reasons

23 Feb 2017 9:49 AM IST

Patients when treated with placebo are cured by adequate care and affection regularly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Insomnia can be cured by placebo treatment

Sufficient neurofeedback can help treat insomnia in simplest WAY

23 Feb 2017 8:47 AM IST

Personal shoppers Nishka and Sandhya.

A high browse aide de shop!

In a new trend, the avid shopper gets an expert who customises a shopping expedition to your taste, and even does it for...

23 Feb 2017 7:21 AM IST

Personal shoppers Nishka and Sandhya.

A high browse aide de shop!

In a new trend, the avid shopper gets an expert who customises a shopping expedition to your taste, and even does it for...

23 Feb 2017 7:21 AM IST

Doctors have been, for years, trying their best to medicate, or counsel their way out of this crisis.

Mental note: Could depression be useful?

A paper says sadness' is actually a coping mechanism.

23 Feb 2017 6:43 AM IST

Kombans capture has caused much controversy in a state thats still struggling to define its relationship with the elephant. In captivity, Komban has lost nearly two tonnes in weight.

Wild card: The fight over one elephant

In Kerala, how a very unique pachyderm from the frontlines of man-animal conflict has managed to split expert opinion.

23 Feb 2017 6:33 AM IST

The current mine closure guidelines were issued by the MOC with the right goal of creating a self-sustained ecosystem. Here are a few rules.

Green calling: Forests from the mines

Can India's abandoned coal mines be turned into forests? Because our digging for today could leave an empty void for the...

23 Feb 2017 6:27 AM IST

Unlike other celebs, who believe in bringing up kids in isolated environments, Madonna is different.

It's complicated: Madonna's Malawian blessing

Many feel why take on the responsibility of two more kids when you need to resolve differences with an existing one.

23 Feb 2017 6:17 AM IST

To be yourself can be quite frightening, because one becomes very vulnerable to scrutiny by others.

Dare to be yourself

Sometimes the public image can be so real, that no one gets to know the real person.

23 Feb 2017 12:28 AM IST

To be yourself can be quite frightening, because one becomes very vulnerable to scrutiny by others.

Dare to be yourself

Sometimes the public image can be so real, that no one gets to know the real person.

23 Feb 2017 12:28 AM IST

Too cool for school

The investment banker decided to follow her heart and her family's leanings and turned to education, now she's all the...

23 Feb 2017 12:27 AM IST