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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

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Art therapy may lower pain, anxiety in cancer patients: Study

20 April 2018 7:55 PM IST

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New 'male pill' developed

There are hormonal drugs in clinical trials that target the production of sperm.

20 April 2018 1:40 PM IST

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Low Vitamin D levels associated with greater risk of diabetes

20 April 2018 1:13 PM IST

Typhoid is a highly contagious infection contracted by consuming contaminated foods or drinks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Typhoid superbug in Pakistan increases fears of global antibiotic...

The typhoid superbug, resistant to five types of antibiotics, has infected at least 850 people since 2016, the report...

20 April 2018 11:23 AM IST

The researchers found that patients taking aspirin had the highest rate of recurrent blood clots (Photo: AFP)

Study finds taking aspirin may lower risk of heart attack

Having two pills could save grieving people from dying of sadness, study finds

20 April 2018 11:04 AM IST

Another reason for erectile dysfunction is low testosterone (Photo: Pixabay)

Low testosterone in men associated with chronic diseases

Previous research has shown total testosterone deficiency increases with age, and is associated with obesity-related...

20 April 2018 10:23 AM IST

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a persons breathing starts and stops repeatedly while they are asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Too hot to sleep? 5 tips to help you get some shut-eye

With temperature crossing 40 degree Celsius on most days, 'above normal' heat makes it extremely difficult to maintain...

20 April 2018 8:53 AM IST

Dog lovers can rent a canine for few hours or even a day in metro cities from September with a new venture set to open around 100 outlets over the next 12 months.

Want a stress-free life? Try dog yoga

Doga is new fad being practiced by many that sees people bending and twisting with their pooches.

20 April 2018 8:04 AM IST

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinsons. (Photo: Pixabay)

Just one concussion may up Parkinson's risk: study

There are a number of plausible theories as to how a brain injury - even a slight one - might lead to Parkinson's.

19 April 2018 9:11 PM IST

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Exercise boosts survival after heart attack

19 April 2018 8:58 PM IST

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New data: Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions

The U.S. is estimated to consume roughly 30 percent of all opioids used worldwide.

19 April 2018 8:33 PM IST