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Light acts as a chronic stressor disrupting the release of stress hormones such as glucocorticoids that play a part in regulating food intake, or that there may be another mechanism at work that affects metabolism directly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sleeping with artificial lights on can cause women to gain weight

Studies reveal that light exposure during sleep linked to weight gain in women.

11 Jun 2019 10:30 AM IST

One important strategy would be to increase the use of blood pressure medications, many of which are safe and affordable. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

How public health can reduce premature deaths

These public health interventions could prevent millions of premature deaths.

11 Jun 2019 10:01 AM IST

Disturbances to the sleep/wake schedules have been linked to a variety of health issues, including mood swings, increased morbidity and mortality rates and declines in cognitive and physical performance. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Few tweaks for night owl to improve brain performance

Here's how night owls can improve mental well-being, performance.

11 Jun 2019 9:55 AM IST

RA science is in a fortunate situation compared to many other inflammatory diseases where it is rarely known when and where disease-specific immunity may be triggered and how it may gradually evolve towards targeting of the end organ. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Is there a cure to rheumatoid arthritis?

Prevention of autoimmune is still a new territory.

11 Jun 2019 9:48 AM IST

This is a step that requires applause. I feel it will change the perspective of fashion industry towards plus-size models.

Body positive makeover

The fashion industry is finally trying to be inclusive. Will the move end body shaming or change beauty perceptions?

11 Jun 2019 1:32 AM IST

Summer outfit by Vajor.

On a happy note, keep smiling

Here's introducing the prints story to you this summer. It's time for you to have fun and be cheery with it.

11 Jun 2019 12:45 AM IST

Aakash Ganju and Aditi Hazara-Ganju

Tech for good

With the sole goal of creating healthy childhoods in low-income families, a couple is using technology to make a...

11 Jun 2019 12:30 AM IST

High body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference were also associated with higher risks of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Abdominal and thigh fats can be the cause of prostate cancer

Body fat distribution associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study.

10 Jun 2019 7:03 PM IST

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease affects around one in 10 children and is the most common paediatric liver disorder. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Detect paediatric liver disease through blood test

New blood test on horizon for paediatric liver disease.

10 Jun 2019 3:03 PM IST

Although fresh oyster mushrooms contain almost no vitamin D, the fungus produces it after exposure to sunlight much like the human body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sun-exposed oyster mushroom beneficial for TB patients

Studies reveal that Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms helpful for tuberculosis patients.

10 Jun 2019 12:59 PM IST

According to another study changing the order in which food is eaten could reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Plant based diet can help prevent diabetes

Here is how your diet influences diabetes.

10 Jun 2019 11:36 AM IST

Intersex people are not to be confused with transgender. (Photo: AFP)

Meet Amie Schofield who raises an intersex child - Victory

Through Victory the family intents to change the way the world perceives intersex people.

10 Jun 2019 10:57 AM IST