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More evidence that omega-3 supplements lack heart benefits

Taking them in supplement form does little to protect against heart disease.

19 July 2018 11:37 AM IST

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UN says global fight against AIDS is at 'precarious point'

This rapid and sustained increase in people getting treatment helped drive a 34 percent drop in AIDS-related deaths from...

19 July 2018 11:11 AM IST

According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University while salami and prosciutto were not linked to mania, cured meat sticks were linked to an increased chance of hospitalisation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating hotdogs may increase the risk of manic depression, bowel cancer

Manic episodes, where people become hyperactive, euphoric, cannot sleep, affect presenter Stephen Fry and Hollywood...

19 July 2018 10:55 AM IST

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

The scent of coffee may help you crack GMAT

Study finds coffee-like scent acts as a placebo for analytical reasoning performance.

19 July 2018 9:35 AM IST

The findings have ramifications for parents, schools, technology companies and pediatricians concerned that tech-dependent teens are driven to distraction or worse. (Photo: PIxabay)

Smartphone use may increase risk of ADHD in teens

ADHD is a brain disorder with symptoms that include a pattern of inattention, hyperactive behaviour and impulsiveness.

19 July 2018 8:37 AM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having an early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer

Study concluded that adherence to diurnal eating patterns is associated with a lower risk of cancer.

19 July 2018 8:16 AM IST

The sooner you seek help, the better are your chances of leading a normal life.

Axing anxiety

While a little anxiety is part of life, it interferes with the daily functioning of those suffering from Generalised...

19 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

The exercise was designed to help train their mind to pivot from detailed attention to a more broad awareness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas: Study

Higher levels of pollution were associated with more heart attacks.

18 July 2018 8:20 PM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer: Study

Breast and prostate cancers are also among those most strongly associated with night-shift work, circadian disruption.

18 July 2018 6:30 PM IST

The analysis also showed that cancer patients are about three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teen suicide risk may be lower with intense team-based therapy

The goals include helping teens eliminate behaviour that leads to self-harm, suicide, or reduced quality of life.

18 July 2018 6:18 PM IST

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40 per cent of people have a fictional 'first' memory: Study

Current research indicates that people's first memories date from around three to three-and-a-half years of age.

18 July 2018 5:35 PM IST

A newly designed three-part molecule could be the one answer patients with a certain form of breast cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wide variation in follow-up care for women with low-risk breast cancer

Where you live has an effect on the amount of imaging you get.

18 July 2018 4:56 PM IST