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E-cigarettes as harmful as cigarettes

Here is what a new study has found.

10 July 2018 3:19 PM IST

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare, disabling autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fasting improves multiple sclerosis symptoms

The study revealed intermittent fasting reduces MS-like symptoms.

10 July 2018 2:35 PM IST

Brown fat has the property of burning white fat to keep our body warm (Photo: AFP)

Scientists explain why people born in last 6 months are less likely to...

They revealed that having sex in winter produces children who are thinner since their bodies have better ability to burn...

10 July 2018 2:26 PM IST

Inhaling ammonia caused intoxication and death (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman dies of poisoning from cleaning products after scrubbing kitchen...

The chemical is found in cleaning liquids and exposure to high concentrations can cause lung failure, heart failure and...

10 July 2018 1:20 PM IST

Sleep problems were reported less frequently in the group introducing solids before six months (Photo: AFP)

Babies sleep better if they are given solid food early

Infants in the group which had solids introduced early slept longer and woke less frequently.

10 July 2018 9:20 AM IST

It is responsible for infecting millions of people around the world each year (Photo: AFP)

Trial shows sterilised mosquitoes can cut dengue spreading population

The sterile insect technique has been used before but the challenge in making it work for mosquitoes was being able to...

10 July 2018 9:06 AM IST

Prince Louis. (Photo: AP)

Here's who is attending Prince Louis' christening

Following the service, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will give a private tea at Clarence House.

9 July 2018 5:47 PM IST

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

Cancer diagnosis tied to increased risk of diabetes

Cancer therapies such as steroids, and many chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimes can increase glucose (or blood sugar)...

9 July 2018 5:04 PM IST

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can include witnessing parents fight or suffering from sexual, physical, mental abuse. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents' childhood trauma could cause health problems in kids

Parents who lived through adverse childhood experiences were more likely to report higher levels of aggravation as...

9 July 2018 4:52 PM IST

The MDACS has informed all blood banks in the city that all blood donors who have tested positive for HIV have to regularly visit these centres for further treatment.

'Novel HIV vaccine found safe, effective'

The relevance of vaccine protection in rhesus monkeys to clinical efficacy in humans remains unclear.

9 July 2018 4:38 PM IST

They determined that a larger hippocampus led to increased alpha behaviour which means lower self-regulation (Photo: AFP)

Human mental illness can be understood better through personality of...

The findings can facilitate a better understanding of brain structure in humans and its link to mental health issues.

9 July 2018 2:41 PM IST

A Saudi woman gets ready to drive her car through the streets of Khobar City on her way to Kingdom of Bahrain. (Photo:Representational AFP)

Car vibrations make drivers sleepy: Study

Within 15 minutes of starting the vibrating test, volunteers were showing signs of drowsiness.

9 July 2018 2:19 PM IST