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Doctors claim they are not being given enough funding to meet the needs of the rising and ageing population (Photo: AFP)

Workload affects care quality, say 84% doctors

Many practices are being overwhelmed by rising patient demand, contracting budgets and staff shortages.

29 Nov 2016 12:09 PM IST

One of the most vexing issues with treating concussions in athletes is that the full extent of brain injuries can be difficult to assess (Photo: AFP)

Tests detect brain damage despite mild concussion

Compared with men who weren't in the NFL, the football players had higher levels of TSPO and greater changes in the...

29 Nov 2016 8:36 AM IST

Dr Fiona Godlee, the editor-in-chief of British Medical Journal.

India an extraordinary paradox: Dr Fiona Godlee

The Research to Publication programme (RTOP) is part of BMJ's commitment to building medical research capabilities...

29 Nov 2016 3:25 AM IST

Straight from the Koli kitchen

The menu mainly includes dishes that are savoured among the community.

29 Nov 2016 12:15 AM IST

Saattvic and Udit Parashar

A tale of two tongues

Danish Husain talks about bringing multiple tales in different Indian languages on one stage.

29 Nov 2016 12:14 AM IST

Looking glass: Nontouring, ready!

Non-touring is a make-up technique that is fuss-free, light-weight and let's your skin breathe.

29 Nov 2016 12:13 AM IST

Courtney Cox (Representational images)

Up for an UL'TRA APPEAL?

On the lookout for an effective skin tightening procedure with a 'no-knife therapy'? Ultherapy could be the answer.

29 Nov 2016 12:13 AM IST

Artisans working on the weave on handcrafted products produced by Srujan.

Weaving livelihood

Srujan Trust helps in empowering women of the Kutch region while reviving the weaving techniques for the last 47 years.

29 Nov 2016 12:13 AM IST

The increased intelligence is due to the amount of Omega 3 fats required to get a big bum in the first place.

Women with big bums are healthier

Women with larger bottoms are more likely to have lower levels of cholesterol and produce more hormones to metabolise...

29 Nov 2016 12:09 AM IST

A study at City University in New York found that vegans have more protective species of gut bacteria than meat-eaters.

Benefits of giving up meat

Going vegetarian can also lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.

29 Nov 2016 12:08 AM IST

An art lover checking out the various paintings that are on display. (Representational image)

Art for cash's sake

Artists are having a field day with more people turning up to buy their works so as to get rid of their demonetised...

29 Nov 2016 12:07 AM IST

The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain medicines could lead to falls in elderly: study

62 percent of falls occurred in patients in whom high risk medications had been administered within the 24 hours.

28 Nov 2016 9:38 PM IST