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Global study finds 44 genetic risk factors for major depression

Scientists also found that the genetic basis for depression is shared with other psychiatric disorders.

29 April 2018 10:29 AM IST

When teens sleep less, they spend more time awake, and we knew that something had to occupy that extra time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teens who get more sleep may curb screen time

It turns out that extra time awake is almost all just sitting around - it has no health benefits.

28 April 2018 5:41 PM IST

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated

Patients and families may want to go to hospitals where more nurses have college degrees.

28 April 2018 5:23 PM IST

Healthy intestines allow some substances to pass through, but generally act as a barrier to keep out harmful bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking kefir may lower blood pressure: study

Kefir is known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

28 April 2018 5:13 PM IST

Working out with peers of the same gender doesnt seem to make a difference - its the age that counts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Oldies of a feather stick together

Working out with peers of the same gender doesn't seem to make a difference - it's the age that counts.

28 April 2018 3:55 PM IST

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

Most effective cancer therapy comes closer to reality

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer.

28 April 2018 3:49 PM IST

The man later revealed that his friend had inserted the chopstick up his penis for fun while they were blind drunk and sought medical attention the very next day. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man gets chopstick removed from his penis

Patient sought medical help in Vietnam's southern Dong Nai Province after complaining of difficulty urinating and pain...

28 April 2018 3:06 PM IST

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 2:31 PM IST

The outbreak is the largest in the US since 2006, when spinach tainted with a similar strain of E. coli sickened more than 200 people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tainted lettuce in US sickens 98

E. Coli symptoms generally include diarrhoea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting.

28 April 2018 2:25 PM IST

Excess weight raises the risk of breast cancer as fat cells produce hormones that help drive tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infected breast cancer rots woman's bosom, almost kills her

The necrotic mass on her boob was also infected with E.coli and required treatment with antibiotics for seven days.

28 April 2018 11:10 AM IST

A fatty liver weakens and causes harmful effects on the body.

Study finds eating better tied to lower risk of liver disease, says...

People with above-average increases in adherence to healthy Mediterranean diet are at least 26 per cent less likely to...

28 April 2018 8:25 AM IST

Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Global study finds 44 genetic risk factors for major depression

The new findings could help explain why not everyone treated with antidepressants sees their condition improve.

28 April 2018 8:13 AM IST