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Qin survived as the knife didnt damage any vital blood vessel (Photo: Pixabay)

Man stabbed by passenger rides bike to police station with knife stuck...

Emergency services were alerted and he was rushed to a hospital where the knife was removed following a five hour...

24 July 2018 2:10 PM IST

The father became the star of the show after he went on stage to hold his daughters hand (Photo: Pixabay)

New dads need depression screening, too

Almost all new parents are tired, but if a dad (or a mom) is continually feeling blue they can start by talking to their...

24 July 2018 12:55 PM IST

Joy describes Parkinsons smell to be very thick and musky. (Photo: Pixabay)

Connection between smell and memory uncovered

There is a strong connection between memory and olfaction - the process of smelling and recognizing odours.

24 July 2018 12:49 PM IST

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

New virus linked to inflammatory bowel disease

The study focused on viruses inhabiting bacteria in the intestine known as bacteriophages or simply phages.

24 July 2018 12:45 PM IST

The disorder was present in children from consanguineous parents (Photo: AFP)

Researchers discover gene causing childhood blindness

The geneticists directed their interest at an unknown illness that prevents the eyes from developing properly.

24 July 2018 10:05 AM IST

The surface of these nanocarriers or drug capsules is specially coated to enable them to dock on to tissue interspersed with tumour cells (Photo: Pixabay)

Drug-filled nano-submarines may help attack tumours more effectively

These nanocarriers are loaded with a pharmacologically-active agent, allowing them to function as transport containers.

23 July 2018 4:37 PM IST

If very young children at risk can be identified, it may be possible to intervene earlier to prevent or at least lessen the intensity (Photo: Pixabay)

Perfectionism at a young age may be sign of OCD in children

OCD is a chronic mental health disorder that often involves uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, or obsessions.

23 July 2018 4:26 PM IST

Ramesh Jayanti Gohil died of an alleged heart attack in his cell at Arthur Road Jail on Saturday. (Photo: medimoon.com/Representational Image)

'New health calculator can help predict heart disease risk'

A lot of people are interested in healthy living, but often we don't have that discussion in the doctor's office.

23 July 2018 1:54 PM IST

People drink tea/ coffee/chocolate, eat cake and discuss death.

New algorithm determines ideal caffeine dosage and timing for...

According to a recent study, a newly developed algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine.

23 July 2018 1:31 PM IST

Only 14 percent across both age groups were comfortable talking to their manager about stress levels (Photo: AFP)

Efforts needed to address 'financial toxicity' of cancer treatment

Many patients face financial devastation particularly as they progress into survivorship.

23 July 2018 12:55 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cause of prostate cancer progression uncovered

More than 1.1 million new cases diagnosed and 300,000 deaths annually worldwide.

23 July 2018 12:40 PM IST

Its for doctors to weigh the advantages and the side effects (Photo: AFP)

Using medicine derived from cannabis for a long time can impair memory

While the benefits of cannabis have been identified, doctors have warned for years that it can cause mental health...

23 July 2018 12:31 PM IST