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Studies on ragweed show that the amount of pollen the plant produces actually doubles with higher levels of CO2. (Photo: ANI)

Pollen the major cause of seasonal allergy

Allergy season worsens with changing climate.

14 April 2019 1:55 PM IST

Dr N. Upendra Kumar, consultant urologist

How to deal with Nocturia

If you happen to be waking up twice or more every night to make an urgent trip to the bathroom, then you could be...

14 April 2019 12:04 AM IST

When germs are not washed off, they pass easily from person to person and objects to person and make people sick. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Hand hygiene imperative for patients or just the staffs?

Highlighting the importance as to why patients need to be advised to wash their hands.

13 April 2019 4:21 PM IST

Researchers uncovers consumers dealing with emotional suffering beyond traditional and private therapy sessions. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Why retail therapy is the best therapy to unleash your emotions?

People take help of consumerism to confront problems, grief and feelings.

12 April 2019 12:55 PM IST

The local oil is used to treat to cure muscular, skin and bone conditions as well as gynaecological and neurological problems. (Photo: AFP)

Crude oil treatment for physical ailment

Crude oil touted as health cure in Azerbaijan.

12 April 2019 10:20 AM IST

According to the study, an estimated 13 per cent of annual paediatric asthma incidence worldwide was linked to NO2 pollution. (Photo: Representation/Pexels)

Four million kids develop asthma annually due to traffic

Children of countries like China and India the most vulnerable to developing asthma due to traffic-related pollution:...

11 April 2019 9:13 PM IST

Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray is amplifying that message for marathoners, especially those who have coronary artery disease or a family history of it. (Photo: AP)

Heart disease a concern, even for runners

How safe is running a marathon? Heart doctors say it depends.

11 April 2019 12:18 PM IST

Study highlights the importance of cultivating the ability to enjoy and value solitary time as a meaningful experience, rather than trying to disregard it. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Students must balance social life with solitary time

Solitary time important for college students: Study.

11 April 2019 10:22 AM IST

The p53 gene, a gene that is known to prevent cancer, has been discovered to play a pivotal role in healthy neural tube development. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Prevent birth defects with this cancer-fighting gene

Study finds cancer-fighting gene p53 helps to prevent birth defects.

10 April 2019 5:17 PM IST

Obesity in young children is growing between the ages of 2 to 5 years. (Photo:ANI)

Right pregnancy diet can control childhood obesity

New study finds ways to counter child obesity.

10 April 2019 3:10 PM IST

Dispelling the myth of sugar rush

Dispelling the myth of sugar rush'

Study reveals the idea of sugar rush is just a myth.

10 April 2019 2:13 PM IST

Studies have examined how a persons diet may allow some aging people to maintain physical function. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Wholesome diet helps retain physical function after aging

Healthy diet associated with better physical function in older men.

10 April 2019 2:01 PM IST