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Routine screening can prevent opioid use

The study highlighted one of the many dire consequences of the opioid epidemic.

16 July 2018 11:28 AM IST

A lottery official said the winnings had been divided equally since there were two names on the ticket. (Facebook Screengrab/ Margaree Chase the Ace)

Woman planned to split lottery win with nephew, until she won

Barbara Reddick is suing nephew Tyrone MacInnis, after winning Canadian $1.2 million in lottery.

16 July 2018 10:24 AM IST

They exhibit a trait known as aversive learning by training female aedes aegypti mosquitoes to associate odours (including human body odours) with unpleasant shocks and vibrations (Photo: AFP)

Landmark experiment wipes out over 80 pc mosquitoes carrying dengue...

Millions of people around world are infected each year by mosquito, which can carry dengue, Zika and chikungunya, among...

16 July 2018 10:07 AM IST

Postnatal depression is relatively common, affecting about 16 20 per cent of women.

More women may be experiencing depression during pregnancy

Daughters of women who became depressed during pregnancy had an especially high risk of developing prenatal depression...

16 July 2018 9:01 AM IST

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deaths due to cardiovascular disease on rise in India

Rates of dying from ischaemic heart disease in populations aged 30 to 69 increased in rural areas.

16 July 2018 8:35 AM IST

Cancer patients dont want researchers to be focused on things that slow down the cancer or may have relatively minor effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having positive attitude helps fight cancer, says study

Some immune cell subsets like Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs), support tumour growth by suppressing anti-tumour...

16 July 2018 8:18 AM IST

The perimenopause stage is characterised by a sharp decline in oestrogen levels.

Don't suffer in silence!

The symptoms of perimenopause can easily be managed with lifestyle changes and hormone replacement therapy.

16 July 2018 5:41 AM IST

South Indian actress Sherin Shringar loves to treat herself to a plateful of tomato-ey yumness!

Tangy cravings

South Indian actress Sherin Shringar loves to treat herself to a plateful of tomato-ey yumness!

16 July 2018 12:26 AM IST

BBQ pork spare ribs St louis style

Finger lickin' good!

Sink your teeth into these succulent meaty offerings. It's the perfect season to indulge in a guilty fleshy pleasure!

16 July 2018 12:26 AM IST

Pattanam Rasheed

A makeup revolution

Leanne adds that there are wide varieties of makeup products available in the market.

16 July 2018 12:04 AM IST

Rani Sivadas distributing food

A gratifying journey

Rani Sivadas' Ashritha Charitable Trust in Kozhikode is a beacon of hope for the poor.

16 July 2018 12:03 AM IST

Original photograph of Dhobitalao

Blast from the past

A heritage tour through the Dhobitalao area reveals delightful trivia and stories from a time long gone past.

16 July 2018 12:03 AM IST