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Why is whooping cough resurging?

Here is what a new study has found.

4 April 2018 3:05 PM IST

TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating pasta could help people lose weight

Study states that unlike most other refined carbohydrates, pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, has a lower GI index.

4 April 2018 2:33 PM IST

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New study finds infants at risk of cot death due to unsafe sleeping...

The risk is high for infants supervised by a childcare worker.

4 April 2018 11:43 AM IST

While some of these behaviours make the patient feel supported, their partner may be experiencing more anxiety (Photo: AFP)

Going broke midlife tied to increased risk of premature death

Compared with those who maintained level of wealth, participants who experienced negative wealth shock were 50 per cent...

4 April 2018 11:03 AM IST

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery leads to more divorces, marriages

Study shows people who had bariatric surgery were more likely to get divorced, if married, or get into new relationship,...

4 April 2018 9:36 AM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavily used herbicide tied to shorter pregnancies, says study

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most heavily used herbicide in the United States and worldwide.

4 April 2018 9:23 AM IST

A smartphone is a key for women to have me time in todays busy schedule.

Smartphone app might soon offer new way to measure blood flow

With the app, doctors correctly diagnosed artery health 92 per cent of the time.

4 April 2018 9:16 AM IST

The research paves the way for drugs that may successfully treat Alzheimers disease in humans. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds anxiety may be an early sign of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is neurodegenerative condition causes decline of cognitive function and inability to carry out daily...

4 April 2018 8:18 AM IST

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A peaceful pause for stress-free life

Find out how yoga can help you.

3 April 2018 6:32 PM IST

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Red meat may increase risk of colon cancer in women

It is estimated that around 1 in 5 bowel cancers in the UK are linked to eating these meats.

3 April 2018 6:20 PM IST

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Smartphone app more efficient in cardiac assessment

These findings highlight the potential of smartphone applications to help physicians make decisions.

3 April 2018 6:08 PM IST

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Consuming more protein may not benefit older men much

Here is what a new study has found.

3 April 2018 4:14 PM IST