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The efficiency of the process depends on temperature, flow rates, delays, and the location of the process in the wastewater treatment chain.

Study finds electricity can remove drug residues from wastewater

The study examined the formation of oxidants on the plasma-liquid-gas interface and their behaviour in the process.

17 April 2018 9:26 AM IST

Obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study sees immune therapy scoring big win against lung cancer

In the study, Merck's Keytruda, given with standard chemotherapy, cut in half the risk of dying or having the cancer...

17 April 2018 9:07 AM IST

In the largest ever genetic study on pigmentation, which includes skin and hair, researchers analysed DNA data from almost 300,000 people of European descent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Decoding hair colour genes could aid cancer research, says study

Findings, published in Nature Genetics, could also help forensic scientists use DNA samples to identify natural hair...

17 April 2018 8:48 AM IST

Spirits are only 20% effective in making one feel relaxed while red wine is most effective at 53%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Augmented reality app can aid Parkinson's patients overcome 'freezing'

The responses also differed by gender and category of alcohol dependency.

16 April 2018 9:08 PM IST

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Why you shouldn't workout late in the day

Working out also releases the stress hormones in the body causing your body to stay alert.

16 April 2018 7:59 PM IST

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Caffeine used to create novel gels for drug delivery'

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow.

16 April 2018 5:15 PM IST

Choosing comfort over style and struggling in learning latest technology are a few indicators that you are ageing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Do you often fall asleep while TV binging?

There are millions of people who think that their dietary habits need to be changed.

16 April 2018 5:08 PM IST

In any weight loss diets, adherence to the diet and the overall quality of the diet are probably more important than any other factors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 hacks to lose weight, without dieting

Here are five tips that might help you shed those extra baggage.

16 April 2018 4:18 PM IST

Nearly 30-40 per cent of women with endometriosis can be infertile. (Photo: Pixabay)

Endometriosis: What is it, what are the symptoms and how can it be...

Endometriosis is a condition that needs to be highlighted.

16 April 2018 2:10 PM IST

The findings indicate that heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders are the most important risk factors for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does alcohol cause dementia?

The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.

16 April 2018 2:00 PM IST

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A potential new weapon against heart failure

The team tested a manufactured peptide called pUR4 to block the fibronectin protein in human heart cells donated by...

16 April 2018 1:56 PM IST

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Red, processed meat may lead to number of diseases

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II...

16 April 2018 1:52 PM IST