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The relationship between the activities of the nerve cells that cause the transfer of information and activities delaying the transmission of information is extremely important. (Representational Image)

Excess calcium in human brain ups risk of Parkinson's, says study

Study finds calcium can mediate the interaction between small membranous structures inside nerve endings important for...

21 Feb 2018 10:15 AM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's a protein that helps in cancer growth

Researchers at the University of Illinois have been able to study precisely how Ras proteins interact with cell membrane...

21 Feb 2018 10:04 AM IST

It establishes a more accessible target for brain stimulation than many autism-related neural circuits that are buried within the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-esteem important in treating mental health, says study

Youth with psychiatric disorders receiving inpatient services report lower self-concept compared to those receiving...

21 Feb 2018 9:58 AM IST

In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week (Photo: AFP)

Elderly people may live longer with 'no-sweat' exercise few hours a...

To improve health and reduce the risk of dying, workouts must be strenuous and more long-lasting.

20 Feb 2018 6:54 PM IST

Out of every 1,000 children born in Pakistan, 46 die at birth (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan is the riskiest country for newborns according to UNICEF

The report said that after Pakistan, the Central African Republic is the next riskiest country for newborns, and...

20 Feb 2018 6:39 PM IST

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Waist-thigh ratio can be marker for diabetes: Researchers

Here is what a new study has found.

20 Feb 2018 4:56 PM IST

Women who drank more than one fizzy drink a day were 25 per cent less likely to become pregnant and men were 33 per cent less likely to be able to get their partner pregnant.

Can of Coke a day reduces chances of becoming pregnant by 20 per cent

Researchers found both male and female consumption of sugary drinks was associated with an average 20 per cent reduced...

20 Feb 2018 4:54 PM IST

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Self-esteem important in treating mental health

Here is what a new study has found.

20 Feb 2018 3:30 PM IST

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Here are the 4 kinds of drinkers

Researchers developed a motivational model of alcohol use to help treat heavy drinkers.

20 Feb 2018 2:55 PM IST

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Immediate rest after embryo transfer has negative outcomes

The process of treatment takes over two weeks to confirm pregnancy

20 Feb 2018 1:14 PM IST

Choose your books carefully, as you have limited time. Take steps to make reading a daily perk. (Representational Image)

Reading crime novels helps relieve symptoms of depression, says study

While not exactly a cure, experts believe that reading is effective and could reduce reliance on antidepressants in many...

20 Feb 2018 12:53 PM IST

In 2015 alone 1,100 infant deaths were entirely preventable, suffocation fatalities occurred while babies were in bed. (Photo: Pixabay)

More babies dying of suffocation, often in bed

Parents should also be aware that bed sharing is most dangerous for newborns less than 4 months old, preemies and...

20 Feb 2018 12:22 PM IST