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Click-on bionic arm could help amputees do the simple things

2 Nov 2018 11:15 AM IST

Roughly half of men diagnosed with prostate cancer receive treatment known as androgen deprivation therapy (Photo: AFP)

Use of antidepressants higher among men who get surgery and radiation...

Prostate cancer patients often fit the demographic profile (white, older age, and male) of someone at risk for...

2 Nov 2018 10:35 AM IST

Located at Kala Ghoda, Poetry by Love & Cheesecake has started a new initiative called #TheCoffeExchange.

Hot coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew: Study

Study found that the pH levels or acidity indicator, of both hot and cold coffee were similar.

1 Nov 2018 8:27 PM IST

Walking barefoot on pebbles helps heal different organs and body systems.

Electrical stimulation helps three paralysed patients walk again

Study, called STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground), establishes a new therapeutic framework to improve recovery from...

1 Nov 2018 6:19 PM IST

While overeating can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up in diabetic patients, snacks rich in salt can cause blood pressure to spike in hypertensive patients.

9 effective tips to stay fit this Diwali

A little bit of planning, self-control and smart eating can help one avoid these unwanted festive binge after effects.

1 Nov 2018 5:02 PM IST

With the targeted stimulation, a patient walks in an almost ordinary fashion (Photo: AFP)

Paralysed patients walk using electrical stimulation after...

Previous trials have used so-called continuous electrical stimulation of the spine, which worked well in rats.

1 Nov 2018 4:41 PM IST

The start-up based in Mumbai has just launched with two product categories - Indian sweets and fast acting glucose gels to put an end to dessert deprivation for people with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Father-daughter duo trying to make India diabetic-friendly for Diwali

To address issue of diabetes, father-daughter duo has started D-Alive, aimed at eliminating disease.

1 Nov 2018 3:21 PM IST

One possible culprit is thought to be changes with age in male reproductive cells that affects the way genes are expressed (Photo: AFP)

Newborns of fathers older than 45 are at higher risk of health issues

The average age of fatherhood has been steadily rising in wealthy nations, as has the percentage of fathers above 45 or...

1 Nov 2018 10:54 AM IST

When you take back your power, you become fully responsible for your own happiness and welfare.

Make your own choices

Taking back power will eventually percolate to the finer details.

1 Nov 2018 4:01 AM IST

Low concentrations of antibiotics, too, play a major part in the development of resistance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Giving antibiotics to children under 2 raises risk of obesity, says...

Study found that longer children took drugs and more classes of antibiotics they had taken, greater risk of obesity was.

31 Oct 2018 8:13 PM IST

The persistent peak in winter deaths observed in older people demonstrates the need for environmental and health service interventions (Photo: AFP)

Chances of death for young men are higher during summer months

Seasonal trends were independent of geography, which is noteworthy considering the differences in temperature across the...

31 Oct 2018 4:56 PM IST

She woke up screaming and crying because her eyes were burning like fire (Photo: Pixabay)

Wearing coloured lenses as part of Halloween costume leaves girl...

Her eyes were blood red the next morning and the lenses had acted as suction cups tearing cells away from the cornea.

31 Oct 2018 2:54 PM IST