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There are 57 million Indians who are depressed and 38 million who suffer from anxiety disorders.

Can pelvic exams help diagnose STDs in girls?

Hospitals should strongly consider purchasing these tests to better evaluate young women with STDs.

4 July 2018 8:39 PM IST

Sperm and blood samples were analysed at baseline and after 14 weeks of intervention (Photo: AFP)

Study says diet rich in nuts leads to higher sperm count

Nuts are dense foods containing many of these nutrients and other phytochemicals.

4 July 2018 6:51 PM IST

People may feel old if they lose grey matter and this makes everyday tasks more difficult (Photo: AFP)

Feeling young can slow down ageing process of the brain

They also have better memory, feel healthier and have lower chances of being depressed.

4 July 2018 6:36 PM IST

In a historic groundswell of youth activism, hundreds of thousands of teenagers and their supporters rallied across the US against gun violence Saturday, vowing to transform fear and grief into a vote-them-out movement. (Photo: AP)

Gun injuries twice as common for city kids

Assaults may be more common gun injuries in urban areas because those areas tend to suffer disproportionately from...

4 July 2018 2:06 PM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Minor stroke needs quick medical attention, too

For any of the stroke symptoms, major, minor, or transitory, time remains of the essence.

4 July 2018 2:02 PM IST

Cannabis has been found to have relatively low toxicity, although not all potential effects have been explored. (Photo: Pixabay)

Britain moves closer to legalizing medicinal use of cannabis

But the review will not consider legalizing the drug for recreational purposes.

4 July 2018 1:59 PM IST

Blue-winged amazon parrot (Photo: Youtube)

Brain circuits that make parrots intelligent identified

It starts with sophisticated behaviours, like tool use and self-awareness, and can also be seen in the brain.

4 July 2018 1:56 PM IST

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Can good bacteria keep gut healthy?

The findings have been published in the journal Immunity.

4 July 2018 1:48 PM IST

Shoemakers are known to be at a higher risk of the condition due to chemicals in polish (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals in paint put people at higher risk of crippling nerve...

People with genes that expose them to such conditions are seven times more likely to be affected by these solvents.

4 July 2018 12:35 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: AFP)

Breast cancer surgeons don't always order genetic testing for patients

Current practice guidelines recommend genetic testing for breast cancer patients who have an elevated risk of genetic...

4 July 2018 9:57 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hypertensive patients need not worry about treatment anymore

Here is what a new study has found.

4 July 2018 9:31 AM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertile men 3 times more likely to develop aggressive prostate...

Researchers say undiagnosed prostate tumours may drive infertility, low testosterone levels could lead to development of...

3 July 2018 9:47 PM IST