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For the majority of people with Menieres disease (a type of vertigo) which had fast horizontal eye movements, the goggles were able to diagnose their vertigo type accurately. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New goggles that help in diagnosing vertigo

New pair of goggles developed to help with vertigo diagnosis.

17 May 2019 8:30 AM IST

Sleeping pill use may be an indicator of a future need for greater hypertension treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hypertension an emerging epidemic in youth: Experts

According to doctors, a 36-year-old man who ignored hypertension had to undergo heart surgery to save his life.

17 May 2019 6:00 AM IST

The new study could lead to more precise matching between donors and patients, and reduce kidney transplant failures. (Photo: ANI)

Kidney transplants often fail; here's why

Many kidney transplants fail due to genetic incompatibility.

16 May 2019 4:05 PM IST

Weighing less than 2.5 kilos at birth is closely linked to high rates of neonatal mortality and ill health later in life. (Photo: AFP)

Low birthweight prevalent in one out of seven babies

One in seven babies born with low birthweight in low-income countries: study.

16 May 2019 12:22 PM IST

The diet part of the study enrolled 48,835 women ages 50 to 79 without breast cancer in the 1990s. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Trim dietary fat to lower breast cancer risk

Less fat, more fruit may cut risk of dying of breast cancer.

16 May 2019 12:05 PM IST

Lacto-vegetarians were at highest risk for the condition and people who are on a strict eating schedule, spending large amounts of time preparing meals, were also at greater risk. (Photo: ANI)

Clean eating can turn into an obsession

Here's how clean eating can become an unhealthy obsession.

16 May 2019 9:04 AM IST

Sometimes nosebleeds occur due to some infection and might require antibiotic ointment and medication for treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Cause and cure of summer nosebleed

Highlighting the cause and cure of summer nosebleed.

15 May 2019 4:34 PM IST

Biofilms are bacteria that stick together and the formation of biofilm has been reported in diseases such as colorectal cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Food addictives might be affecting your gut

Studies reveal that common food additive affect gut microbiota.

15 May 2019 10:14 AM IST

Hearing aids also may not reduce dementia risk, but older people should be screened for hearing loss and treated accordingly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise is the cure to dementia, not vitamin pills

What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills.

15 May 2019 9:18 AM IST

Researchers have found that low humidity is a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Dry air during winters can trigger the flu

Here's why people more likely to get sick during winter.

14 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Sun exposure is an important factor in the development of melanoma, so it often appears on the face, neck, arms and torso. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Watch out for signs of melanoma

5 things you need to know about melanoma.

14 May 2019 11:10 AM IST

Theres no one sure way to prevent kidney stones but a combination of diet and lifestyle changes may help reduce your risk.

Why is there a rise of kidney stones in women

With an increasing number of women reporting with the disease, kidney stones seem to have become an indicator of the...

14 May 2019 5:09 AM IST