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People taking antibiotics can develop resistance and experience gastrointestinal distress since antibiotics kill both bad and good bacteria in the gut (Photo: AFP)

Drug resistant superbugs are killing 33,000 in Europe each year

Analysis by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) found impact of drug-resistant infections had...

7 Nov 2018 11:49 AM IST

Its focus is on high-impact interventions like access to contraception, maternity services and newborn and childhood nutrition. (Photo: AP)

Melinda Gates urges backing for 'human capital' of mother and child...

GFF was set up to help poor countries change way they finance health to encourage long-term investment in policies that...

7 Nov 2018 11:04 AM IST

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Can genetics predict response to antipsychotic medications?

Here is what a new study has found.

6 Nov 2018 7:42 PM IST

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Morning people at lower risk of breast cancer

Researchers also found a link between sleeping for longer and breast cancer.

6 Nov 2018 4:32 PM IST

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Adding nuts to your diet can do wonders for your health

A serving of nuts daily can provide various cardiovascular benefits.

6 Nov 2018 3:03 PM IST

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Shorter sleep may lead to dehydration

Getting only six hours of sleep a night can affect your hydration status.

6 Nov 2018 2:09 PM IST

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Coffee may reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Here is what a new study has found.

6 Nov 2018 1:48 PM IST

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What leads to falls in older women?

Falls can be especially challenging for older people who are obese.

6 Nov 2018 1:29 PM IST

The study highlights the need to reduce noise pollution from transport, which includes vehicular noise and unnecessary honking. (Representational image)

Excess noise may increase heart disease, stroke risk: Study

Findings reveal that people with the highest levels of chronic noise exposure had an increased risk of suffering...

6 Nov 2018 10:10 AM IST

The process may lead to 10 percent reduction in blood cholesterol levels (Photo: AFP)

Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study

People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.

6 Nov 2018 9:59 AM IST

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Researchers claim fish could reduce asthma symptoms

5 Nov 2018 5:59 PM IST

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People with internet addiction react the worst when WiFi fails

The more we use our devices, the more we get attached to them.

5 Nov 2018 4:01 PM IST