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The breakthrough could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Newly found mechanism could pave way to end allergic reactions

The antibody interacts in a complex biochemical process in the human body by which it prevents the antibody from...

28 Jan 2018 8:15 AM IST

OTC drugs which are abused in India are cough and cold medicines, pain relievers and medicines for motion sickness.

Drug Debate: Centre's reform on OTC drugs lacks teeth

Over-the-counter drugs have no legal recognition in India; teenagers look for cheap OTC cough syrups to get high.

28 Jan 2018 4:11 AM IST

Swine flu is a disease which affects the respiratory tract of pigs and is caused by influenza viruses and is easily transferable to humans (Photo: Pixabay)

Global pandemic unstoppable, warn experts at Davos summit

Experts say pandemic will happen due to international travel as world marks 100 years of Spanish flu that killed 50...

27 Jan 2018 4:01 PM IST

Parental provision of alcohol is associated with risk, not with protection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents initiating teens to drinking a bad idea: Study

The findings were reported in the medical journal The Lancet Public Health.

27 Jan 2018 3:07 PM IST

Childhood obesity very often leads to adult obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children's poor sleep quality associated with obesity: Study

Dear parents, the quality of your kid's poor sleep can affect his eating habits and weight, according to a study.

27 Jan 2018 3:01 PM IST

Omega-3s prevent and fight cancer by turning on genes associated with the immune system and blocking tumour growth pathways. (Photo: Pixabay)

Choose omega-3s from fish for cancer prevention

Humans should consume two to three servings of fish a week to have the same effect.

27 Jan 2018 2:52 PM IST

Body fat levels are typically measured via BMI, which is a ratio of weight to height. (Photo: Pixabay)

High body fat levels may up breast cancer risk: study

The study included participants who had a normal BMI (between 18.5 to 25.0) and no history of breast cancer.

27 Jan 2018 2:43 PM IST

Scientists discovered that boosting mice cholesterol levels spurred intestinal stem cells to divide more quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating high-cholesterol diet may up colon cancer risk: study

The stem cells ability to multiply increased in both groups.

27 Jan 2018 12:21 PM IST

Exposure to air pollution in during high school was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: study

Implications on human disease may come through reducing emissions on a global and individual level.

27 Jan 2018 12:12 PM IST

According to experts, hilsa fish has changed its travel route and is reaching Western Assams Dhubri in large numbers, bringing cheer to the residents.

Study shows omega-3s from fish better than flax in preventing cancer

Expert discovers marine-based omega-3s are eight times more effective at inhibiting tumour development and growth.

27 Jan 2018 8:06 AM IST

Two-thirds cited friends and family as more reliable (Photo: AFP)

Social media triggers resurgence of diseases by causing lack of trust...

A survey conducted last year found that only 37 percent of Britons trusted evidence from medical research.

26 Jan 2018 6:39 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Butter, sausages may cause tumours to form 100 times faster

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Jan 2018 6:38 PM IST