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Heart failure should be a public concern, experts say

The burden of CVDs is rising at a significantly high rate amongst middle-income and lower-income geographies.

8 April 2018 9:33 AM IST

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New find may help deter vision loss among diabetics

Diabetic retinopathy is the the leading cause of new cases of vision loss among adults.

8 April 2018 9:21 AM IST

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New test offers hope for Alzheimer's sufferers

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques in the patient's brain.

8 April 2018 9:09 AM IST

Penis enlargement, meanwhile, dropped by 28 per cent in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shocking: Doctors pull a 3-foot-long phone cable from sexagenarian's...

Sexagenarian apparently thought of inserting a cable up his male appendage to stop itchiness in the urethra that was...

7 April 2018 1:37 PM IST

From sex causing heart attacks to headache being a reason to avoid sex, here are myths that need to be busted (Photo: AFP)

Women, find out what happens if you stop having sex

According to Dr Mansberg, when women stop having sex it is possible for their vagina to shrink and it can get worse at...

7 April 2018 1:13 PM IST

A woman sought permission from the court to end her pregnancy based on an ultrasonography report. (

Study finds running during pregnancy is safe

Study says infant wellbeing is unaffected regardless of how far their mothers ran or if they did so throughout all three...

7 April 2018 12:49 PM IST

Humans are addicted to continuous social interactions and not to their smartphones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds smartphones could help measure Parkinson's disease...

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.

7 April 2018 10:42 AM IST

The couples highlighting as to how the same devices that often help bring couples closer can push them apart, thereby potentially putting relationships at risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds excessive use of gadgets severely impacts relationships

Study says device usage can also lead to arguments between loved ones about range of issues such as overuse and...

7 April 2018 10:29 AM IST

Childfen take part on Autism Awareness campaign held at a mall in Kozhikode. (Photo: Asian Age)

A glimpse into the enigmatic world of autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder is not a psychiatric illness or 'bad behaviour'.

7 April 2018 7:15 AM IST

Parkinsons disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain (Photo: AFP)

Smartphones may be useful for measuring symptoms of Parkinson's...

The app asks patients to complete five tasks that assess speech, finger tapping, gait, balance and reaction time.

6 April 2018 8:56 PM IST

Former finance minister George Osborne, who unveiled the tax policy when in office, believes milkshakes with large quantities of sugar may be targeted next (Photo: AFP)

Britain tries to tackle obesity by introducing sugar tax on soft...

The government hopes the tax will raise 163240 million per year, which it will spend on sports facilities and breakfast...

6 April 2018 8:46 PM IST

The harness of the arm has electrical amplifiers connected to the nerves in her chest (Photo: YouTube)

First woman with bionic arm feels with prosthetic fingers thanks to...

This way she can feel objects and know how hard she has to hold it for a firm grip.

6 April 2018 4:59 PM IST