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Faecal transplants are now being opted to cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and multiple sclerosis.

When poop can cure!

Faecal Microbiota Transpalantation can help one restore the balance of microbes in their gut and help treat diseases...

30 Jan 2019 12:18 AM IST

The bacteria, Porphyromonas gingivalis, known as Pg, causes the gum infection chronic periodontitis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gum infection linked to Alzheimer's disease

The study proves to provide a promising approach to address Alzheimer's disease.

26 Jan 2019 7:27 PM IST

Inadequate access to food can led to obesity. (Photo: ANI)

From hunger to obesity

The lack of access to food can be a major stressor on individuals.

25 Jan 2019 8:30 PM IST

Aspirin can help prevent blood clots but also boosts the risk of hemorrhage in the brain, stomach and intestines. (Photo: AFP)

Aspirin or no aspirin?

Bleeding risks may offset aspirin's benefit vs heart disease.

24 Jan 2019 5:04 PM IST

The debate over public breastfeeding regularly resurfaces in the United States (Photo: AFP)

Delay the first bath

Delaying newborn baths leads to increase in rates of breastfeeding: Study.

23 Jan 2019 1:27 PM IST

The study discovered an optimal threshold for women, which was an hour of physical activity. (Photo: Twitter)

Women's lifespan affected by their body size

Body size may influence women's lifespan more than men's.

23 Jan 2019 12:12 PM IST

The WHO is starting its 13th five-year strategic plan to combat these threats in particular. (Photo: ANI)

Health perils of 2019

The World Health Organization recently listed 10 threats to global health in 2019.

22 Jan 2019 5:59 PM IST

Its never too early to start off on good oral hygiene, healthy food habits and regular checkups for maintaining dental health in babies and young children.

Keep your child's teeth healthy

Lack of parental knowledge regarding oral health in young children is also one of the reasons for dental problems in the...

21 Jan 2019 12:05 AM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Molecules wired for obesity discovered

Group of molecules called semaphorins have been found to play a critical role.

18 Jan 2019 2:12 PM IST

Children aged 5-17 require at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous activity daily. Adults require at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity weekly.

Let's be active: Adopt game-changing movement to promote... movement

Physical activity is a core preventive health measure that enhances human capital and sustainable development. It should...

17 Jan 2019 1:01 AM IST

Probiotic use during pregnancy and lactation was associated with a 22 percent lower risk of young children developing eczema. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does counseling help obese pregnant women manage extra kilos?

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is a cause of worry for both mother and child.

16 Jan 2019 4:37 PM IST

Eating disorders like Bulimia which are on the rise given the obsession for being thin can cause serious health issues. Treating the disease requires a combination of medication and therapy.

When thin gets in, health goes out

It is the concept of thin is beautiful' that gets hammered into young minds that makes them psychologically vulnerable.

15 Jan 2019 12:06 AM IST