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Victims of this ailment often complain of blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches, neck pain and dry eyes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experiencing blurry vision? Here's why

Experts believe that one of the reasons for this could be the development of a condition known as the Computer Vision...

18 Feb 2018 3:38 PM IST

British model Cara Delevingne presents a creation from the Burberry collection during their catwalk show on the second day of London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 in London on February 17, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Burberry shows its colours for designer Bailey's swansong

The catwalk display ended with a multi-colour lighting spectacular, as Bailey waved goodbye to a standing ovation.

18 Feb 2018 11:06 AM IST

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Hospitalised older adults less often tested for flu

Researchers examined data on 1,422 adults hospitalized with a respiratory illness for the study.

18 Feb 2018 10:57 AM IST

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Adopt this Japanese technique for a prolonged youthful skin

Find out how you can obtain it.

18 Feb 2018 10:16 AM IST

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle sets a new trend with a cross-body bag

She recently visited Scotland with Prince Harry.

18 Feb 2018 9:58 AM IST

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80% of diabetics are from developing countries and are not overweight:...

Here is what a new study has found

18 Feb 2018 9:42 AM IST

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Bermuda grass: An ancient cure for ailments

Expert lists the many ways to treat various ailments with this natural remedy.

18 Feb 2018 9:34 AM IST

Some 60 per cent of people at risk of getting type 1 diabetes possess the DQ8 molecule which increases diabetes risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Blood pressure drug may help prevent type 1 diabetes: study

The research spanned 10 years and its efficacy was shown in mice and in 20 type 1 diabetes patients who took part in a...

17 Feb 2018 3:34 PM IST

Patients with hallucinations tended to perceive sounds in a way that was more similar to what they had been cued to expect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elevated dopamine levels can cause hallucinations

Our brain uses prior experiences to generate sensory expectations that help fill in the gaps when sounds or images are...

17 Feb 2018 3:16 PM IST

Hospitals sterilise surgical equipment with high-pressure steam, chemicals that kill viruses and bacteria, but this may not be adequate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain-maiming protein may have spread via surgery: study

Hygiene standards are more stringent now, but the capacity of brain-attacking proteins to withstand sterilisation is...

17 Feb 2018 2:27 PM IST

There is a link between chronic pain and consumption of glutamate, a common flavour enhancer found in diets worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists find link between chronic pain and diet change

This preliminary research in Kenya is consistent with my chronic pain research here in the US.

17 Feb 2018 1:37 PM IST

According to the study, inhaling cleaning products chemicals raises asthma risk up to 43 per cent in that time.

Cleaning house with chemicals is worse than smoking, experts warns

The study claims that cleaning homes is as bad for lungs as smoking 20 a day for 20 years.

17 Feb 2018 11:26 AM IST