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While 81 per cent of women faced hair loss, 74 per cent men were affected by it (Photo: AFP)

Women are more likely to be affected by side-effects of chemotherapy...

Even as the number of patients experiencing reduction in size of tumour was higher in men, there wasn't much difference...

19 Oct 2018 5:58 PM IST

The essential fatty acids are found in salmon, mackerel and sardines (Photo: AFP)

Eating more oily fish can reduce risk of health issues in old age by a...

This comes as the rising number of people living into old age has also seen chronic diseases increase among the...

19 Oct 2018 4:36 PM IST

Orange, however, seems to be the only basic color word for which no other word exists in English.

Citrus fruits help prevent cancer, heart disease, dementia and...

According to scientists, vitamin C can help slow down ageing and protect body against high blood pressure.

19 Oct 2018 4:20 PM IST

After a year of visiting baffled doctors and mental health services, William was diagnosed with probable paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). (Photo: Pixabay)

Schoolboy turns into 'demon from The Exorcist' because of brain...

Hewlett refuses to eat properly, has a fear of buttons so severe it makes him throw up, and hasn't brushed his teeth for...

19 Oct 2018 1:25 PM IST

These findings shatter the myth that a man may need 24 to 36 hours after ejaculation for replenishing his sperm bank (Photo: AFP)

Regular yoga practice can improve sperm DNA quality, says study

Adoption of yoga has shown to lower OS, reduce DNA fragmentation, and thus improve genomic integrity and normalise sperm...

19 Oct 2018 12:08 PM IST

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Does weight loss before surgery provide benefits?

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Oct 2018 12:07 PM IST

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Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study

Researchers suggest monitoring these children for excess weight gain at an early age.

19 Oct 2018 11:01 AM IST

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Health benefits of social media

Study found older adults who experienced pain were less likely to participate in social activities that require...

19 Oct 2018 10:16 AM IST

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Breast milk found to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria in babies

Bacteria resistant to antibiotics are among the greatest global threats to human health.

19 Oct 2018 9:36 AM IST

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Why combination of probiotics and antibiotics is good for wounds

There is a lot of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.

19 Oct 2018 8:55 AM IST

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Mindfulness-based programs may reduce stress in infertile women

Researchers say the practice was able to reduce the self-perception of stress and depressive symptoms in this...

18 Oct 2018 11:15 AM IST

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Hypertensive patients with psoriasis more likely to require...

The conditions effect on the course of cardiovascular diseases remains unknown.

18 Oct 2018 10:55 AM IST