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Exercise - instead of dampening immunity - may instead be beneficial for immune health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy exercise does not suppress immune system

After exercise, some cells in the bloodstream decrease substantially - sometimes falling to levels lower than before...

21 April 2018 6:32 PM IST

Caffeine is believed to boost mood, metabolism and mental and physical performance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much caffeine can bring drastic change to health

Too much of caffeine and the addiction to tea or coffee can take an ugly turn and can affect our health drastically.

21 April 2018 4:40 PM IST

Condoms and surgical vasectomy are the only safe forms of birth control currently available for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, a male contraceptive sans side effects

Condoms and surgical vasectomy are the only safe forms of birth control currently available for men.

21 April 2018 4:32 PM IST

Most women have to also cope up with the additional physical and emotional concerns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother's early menopause affects daughter's fertility

Women who delay motherhood till the late 30s often face infertility.

21 April 2018 4:15 PM IST

Toxic shock can occur with any tampon material and even more frequently with the menstrual cups. (Photo: Pixabay)

Organic tampons, cups no safer against toxic shock: study

Over the years, it was postulated that perhaps if tampons were made from natural materials, toxic shock would be...

21 April 2018 2:04 PM IST

Making yourself the butt of your jokes actually demonstrates greater levels of happiness and self-assurance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what is the secret to happiness

The study which started during 1938 Great Depression reveals that relationships are the strongest influence on...

21 April 2018 1:07 PM IST

Alkaline foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, unsweetened milk, yogurt, nuts, beans, lentils, etc. act as great alternatives to sugary foods.

Study finds high-sugar diet in children tied to lower cognitive...

Study also found children whose mothers ate large amounts of processed foods and drank sugary sodas during pregnancy...

21 April 2018 12:46 PM IST

According to a study conducted by Indiana University, the average penis size for American men is 5.57 inches, which is about an inch shorter than the standard condom size. (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, a male contraceptive pill without side effects

Currently, condoms and surgical vasectomy are the only safe forms of birth control currently available for men.

21 April 2018 9:46 AM IST

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Belly fat may be putting your heart at risk, says study

Body mass index which is weight relative to height in kg/m2, is used to categorise adults as underweight, normal,...

21 April 2018 9:34 AM IST

Turns out, muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are. (Photo: Pixabay)

The stronger you are, the healthier your brain is

Study finds people who are stronger do indeed tend to have better functioning brains.

21 April 2018 9:00 AM IST

Initial analysis indicated that meditation did have an overall positive impact. (Photo: Pixabay)

Meditation may help improve cardiovascular health

Even a single hour of meditation appears to reduce anxiety and some of the markers for cardiovascular risk.

21 April 2018 8:03 AM IST

Findings remain clinically relevant because pain could be used as a marker for increased risk of future cognitive decline.(Photo: Pixabay)

Losing spouse late in life linked to cognitive decline, says study

While cognitive functioning declines over time for everyone, it degrades faster for those who had been widowed,...

21 April 2018 7:41 AM IST