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Abnormal vision can affect brain function: Study

Researchers explains some people with lazy eye have poor vision because the brain suppresses an eye.

14 Oct 2018 11:19 AM IST

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How does exercise affect our cognitive performance

University Munich researchers conduced the study.

14 Oct 2018 10:32 AM IST

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Long-term exposure to ozone adversely affects human health

New study's results highlight the importance of accurately estimating O3 exposure.

14 Oct 2018 10:05 AM IST

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Irrigating vegetables with wastewater spreads disease: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Oct 2018 9:44 AM IST

This third breast is a fat necrosis which is a lump of dead and damaged tissue (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman left with third breast under her armpit after botched breast...

What she thought was a routine operation had horrifying consequences which were revealed when she felt discomfort under...

13 Oct 2018 7:22 PM IST

The condition can be corrected in childhood, but treatment efficacy can be highly variable (Photo: AFP)

Abnormal vision may have an impact on functioning of the brain

Lazy eye, known as amblyopia, is a loss of vision that originates in the brain, typically when a child develops an eye...

13 Oct 2018 1:23 PM IST

Other factors such as prior drug use or a lack of academic qualifications are also taking a toll (Photo: AFP)

Pentagon struggles to find more recruits due to America's obesity...

Obesity is one of the top reasons why a stunning 71 percent of Americans aged 17-24 do not meet the military's sign-up...

13 Oct 2018 1:14 PM IST

Researchers saw increases in the plasma of several fat-soluble vitamins such as the vitamin-A derivative retinol and the vitamin-E derivative alpha tocopherol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chewing gum can help deliver vitamins

The researchers used an identical gum product without vitamin supplements as a placebo in the study.

12 Oct 2018 6:45 PM IST

A significant amount of work needs to be done before prenatal gene editing can be translated to the clinic (Photo: AFP)

Novel DNA vaccine against Ebola safe, effective, say scientists

Researchers designed optimised synthetic DNA vaccine candidates targeting a virus surface protein called glycoprotein.

12 Oct 2018 6:18 PM IST

The first and easy sign can be found in the eyes.

Colour-changing contact lens can monitor eye treatments

According to study the lens could control and indicate the sustained release of many ophthalmic drugs.

12 Oct 2018 5:35 PM IST

By forcing girls and women to constantly adjust their behaviour to stay safe, society is denying them the benefits and opportunities of city life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Young women facing constant harassment, abuse worldwide: Report

While such behaviour is condoned by society, bystanders and authorities rarely take action.

12 Oct 2018 4:50 PM IST

Treatments were unsuccessful and Alice was forced to have her eye removed in June.

Toddler loses eye to rare cancer after mum noticed she couldn't see...

The youngster had been going blind in her left eye for months, however, nobody had noticed.

12 Oct 2018 3:52 PM IST