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The 52 deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized cases that have been reported across the nation this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

US witnesses increase in death by vaping illnesses

Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 in US.

14 Dec 2019 3:00 PM IST

High triglycerides can clog arteries and boost chances of developing heart disease, suffering heart attacks or strokes. (Photo: AP)

Can fish oil based drug prevent heart disease?

US approves fish oil-based drug for cutting heart risks.

14 Dec 2019 2:00 PM IST

Women are prescribed hormones in combination because taking estrogen alone raises the risk of uterine cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Certain type of menopause hormones can pose risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades.

14 Dec 2019 12:24 PM IST

The amygdala, a brain structure that contributes to emotional regulation, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners than in their peers who do not practice yoga. (Photo: ANI)

How beneficial is yoga for the brain?

Yoga good for brain: Study.

14 Dec 2019 11:16 AM IST

Emotional intelligence is about understanding human motivation and emotion, which would be beneficial in tackling a subject like history and language. (Photo: ANI)

Students with emotional intelligence fare better in academics

Emotional intelligence essential for success in school: Study.

14 Dec 2019 11:04 AM IST

The Associate Professor also added that her team reached a conclusion that by administering an antibody that blocks MR1 to mice stops the MAIT cells from getting activated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Potential new cancer treatment on the horizon

Researchers now a step closer to potential new cancer treatment.

13 Dec 2019 11:54 AM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. (Photo: ANI)

Insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis

Study finds shortage of therapists to treat children with autism.

12 Dec 2019 4:33 PM IST

The heaviest kids also had slightly worse scores on computer-based tests of executive function. (Photo: AP)

Is obesity a result of that brain difference?

Brain differences may be tied to obesity, kids' study says.

12 Dec 2019 3:21 PM IST

While many in Asia still do not get enough calories to thrive, in the Pacific the problem is too many empty calories. (Photo: AP)

People in Asia-Pacific are still malnourished; aims to eliminate...

UN: Nearly a half-billion in Asia-Pacific still going hungry.

12 Dec 2019 2:12 PM IST

The rise of home hospice services has helped more people spend their last days at home. (Photo: AP)

Death has become overly medicalised over the last century

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals.

12 Dec 2019 12:03 PM IST

The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. (Photo: ANI)

Antibiotics also lead to lead to positive effect on human health

Studies reveal that giving common antibiotic before radiation may help body fight cancer.

11 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

The study was written in collaboration with researchers from Harvard Medical School, the University of Oxford and the University of Toronto. (Photo: ANI)

Breast milk plays critical role in preventing heart diseases

Breast milk may prevent heart diseases in premature babies.

10 Dec 2019 1:38 PM IST