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Symptoms can include upper abdominal pain or swelling, loss of weight or appetite, white chalky stools, and general fatigue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ultrasound, blood test may boost liver cancer detection

Liver cancer screening in patients with chronic liver disease has traditionally been performed using an abdominal...

11 Feb 2018 6:43 PM IST

Researchers also point out that certain styles of humour may be employed to conceal negative intentions and feelings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Laughing at yourself may be good for mental well-being

Greater tendency to employ self-defeating humour is indicative of high scores in psychological well-being dimensions...

11 Feb 2018 5:22 PM IST

There were over 8 million temperature readings generated by almost 450,000 unique devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Smart thermometer' could predict flu spread

A "smart thermometer" connected to a mobile phone app can track flu activity in real time and help predict how the...

11 Feb 2018 4:48 PM IST

Vegan diets, which are rich in plant-based organic foods, may be better for the the planet than one high in animal products, a study

Vegan diets maybe good for environment: study

Environmental effects of production systems are not uniform and can be impacted by climate.

11 Feb 2018 4:36 PM IST

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New malleable 'electronic skin' self-healable, recyclable

The new e-skin has sensors embedded to measure pressure, temperature, humidity and air flow.

11 Feb 2018 11:44 AM IST

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Doses of far-UVC light can fight spread of influenza: study

11 Feb 2018 11:29 AM IST

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Say goodbye to those extra kilos with weight loss interventions

The three proven levels of intervention for the weight loss are lifestyle changes, medications and surgery.

11 Feb 2018 10:09 AM IST

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Pets can help people with mental health conditions

Here is what a new study has found.

11 Feb 2018 9:51 AM IST

More than 77 percent of the individuals with disabilities in the study lived with their parents. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents of disabled children don't often make care plans

Over 12 percent of the parents who participated reported that they had taken no actions to ensure that their child's...

10 Feb 2018 8:38 PM IST

Increased eligibility for a free bus pass led to an 8 percent increase in the use of public transportation among older people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Free public transport for older adults tied to less depression

A key limitation of the study is that they did not have information on whether study participants lived in urban,...

10 Feb 2018 6:26 PM IST

The new tool can measure the physical strength of individual cells 100 times faster than current technologies. (Photo: Pixabay)

New tool may identify drugs for asthma, hypertension

The device is called fluorescently labeled elastomeric contractible surfaces(FLECS).

10 Feb 2018 5:33 PM IST

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

Here's things you probably didn't know about your penis

From having erections before being born to having one, after death, here are things you probably did not know about your...

10 Feb 2018 4:24 PM IST