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How Sanofi's setback could lead to better dengue vaccines

Next-generation vaccines by Japan's Takeda and the U.S. National Institutes of Health are now in late-stage testing.

29 Jan 2018 3:42 PM IST

The blazing flames of Grand Marnier signify the Northern Lights. (Photo: Pixabay)

A newbie coffee on the block

Greenlandic Coffee is a mixture of whiskey, Kahlua, and Grand Marnier with a dash of whipped cream.

29 Jan 2018 3:39 PM IST

The plastic may not meet the most up to date international safety guidelines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Second-hand plastic toys could pose health risks to kids

Scientists from the University of Plymouth in the UK analysed 200 used plastic toys which they found in homes, nurseries...

29 Jan 2018 3:26 PM IST

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Heavy smoking tied to higher diabetes risk for black adults

Smoking can also make it hard for people to lose weight or avoid weight gain.

29 Jan 2018 3:03 PM IST

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Frail older adults likely to experience delirium after surgery

This study highlights how common delirium is among older adults.

29 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST

The skin had thickened due to UV rays which had passed through the trucks window (Photo: YouTube)

Image shows damage caused by sun exposure to truck driver's skin after...

UVA rays are responsible for 95 percent radiation reaching the earth's surface and it also leads to development of skin...

29 Jan 2018 1:45 PM IST

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Beat heart disease with these foods

Here is what an expert reveals.

29 Jan 2018 1:43 PM IST

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the UK identified a key protein called HIF-1 that could explain why heavy bleeding occurs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy periods could soon be a thing of the past

The fact that preliminary results suggest no interference with fertility makes it even more promising.

29 Jan 2018 1:38 PM IST

Ground-breaking studies in mice have shown that engram cells encoding a memory can actually be identified.

Find out ways to make yourself smarter

From connecting dots, to evaluating work, ability to learn and retain new things is one of the most important skills...

29 Jan 2018 10:33 AM IST

The foods that promote brain health, including vegetables, berries, fish and olive oil, are included in the MIND diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stroke survivors can eat their way to better memory, says study

Findings are significant because stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general...

29 Jan 2018 9:01 AM IST

Lack of physical activity among people leads to other health complications such as arthritis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms worsens in menopausal women, says study

Physical function is an important aspect of study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as it impacts their quality of...

29 Jan 2018 8:10 AM IST

Interstitial lung disease or ILD is a broad category of lung diseases that includes more than 130 disorders characterised by fibrosis or inflammation of the lungs.

A tricky lung disease

The progression of ILD varies from disease to disease and from person to person

29 Jan 2018 1:21 AM IST