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These findings highlight the urgent need for countries to implement stronger tobacco control measures (Photo: AFP)

E-cigarettes, tobacco linked to higher risk of oral cancer

Vast majority of non-cigarette tobacco users are exposed to carcinogen levels comparable to or exceeding exposure among...

30 July 2018 8:54 AM IST

Among younger women, the problem can be attributed to lifestyle stresses and gadgets invading the bedroom.

Sleep tight, ladies

Hormones, screens, and heavy meals could be keeping you from getting a good night's rest. Here's what you can do to...

30 July 2018 12:20 AM IST

Salmonella infections often cause diarrhoea, fever and abdominal cramps (Photo: AFP)

Salmonella infections may be kept at bay by gut bacteria

The researchers determined that propionate doesn't trigger the immune response to thwart the pathogen.

29 July 2018 8:14 PM IST

This is a very promising technology as it has the potential to become a surgical option for patients with primary spinal column tumours (Photo: Pixabay)

Spinal fractures can be healed with new magnetic surgical cement

Nanoparticles bound to various drugs have been used to target drugs to specific locations or types of cells in the body.

29 July 2018 7:43 PM IST

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Scuba diving risky for older adults

Until now, there has been no clear picture of how common cardiovascular risk factors are among active divers

29 July 2018 4:21 PM IST

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E-cigarettes, tobacco linked to higher risk of oral cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

29 July 2018 1:45 PM IST

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New genes linked to childhood nephrotic syndrome identified

Here is what a new study has found.

29 July 2018 1:00 PM IST

The medicines, which are highly effective against hepatitis C, may trigger latent hepatitis B in patients infected with both types. (Representational Image)

Genetic factors may increase liver damage risk in chronic hepatitis B...

This may, at least partially explain why patients with the variation experience poorer liver health.

28 July 2018 7:15 PM IST

In some cases, healthy siblings might experience depression or anxiety or feel like parents are giving the sick child preferential treatment (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy kids with sick sibling may hide emotions

Treatment of the chronically ill child will take a family-centered approach that supports not just parents, but for...

28 July 2018 7:09 PM IST

Hepatitis B causes 60,000 deaths every year in India alone, according to World Health Organisation.

World Hepatitis Day: Regular screening of liver a must

Globally every year 1.4 million people die from hepatitis.

28 July 2018 6:38 PM IST

Unwanted effects of having a fan in bedroom include allergic reactions, asthma attacks, dryness, irritated sinuses, and sore muscles. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having a fan on in bedroom could be irritating allergies and drying...

Allergies, asthma and dry eyes could all be irritated by fans which, as well as lowering temperature in room, blows dust...

28 July 2018 2:20 PM IST

In this face mask recipe, the organic turmeric powder provides a light skin buffer, while the fatty coconut milk and honey provide nourishment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Looking to cure glaucoma? Turmeric could help

Researchers find a compound in the yellow spice can be used in eye drops to halt vision loss.

28 July 2018 1:45 PM IST