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Physiotherapists advised that relaxing and staying active should allow people to tackle pain (Photo: AFP)

New study shows that using mobile phones has nothing to do with neck...

A small study in Brazil showed that people who had pain in their neck used phones as much as those who didn't.

10 Jan 2018 3:32 PM IST

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Study links between childhood abuse and depression in later life

Here is what a new study has found.

10 Jan 2018 3:11 PM IST

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Study provides insights on links between nature and mental wellbeing

A new study's findings provide a much-needed evidence base for the benefits of nature within urban centres.

10 Jan 2018 2:19 PM IST

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Sleeping for longer may lead to better food choices: Study

Sleep habits can be changed with relative ease in healthy adults using a personalised approach.

10 Jan 2018 1:47 PM IST

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Just 'trying' 1 cigarette? You could become daily smoker

A new study's findgings suggests that a recreational activity is turning into a compulsive need.

10 Jan 2018 1:21 PM IST

Its also important for patients to become involved in their own health care (Photo: AFP)

Chances of disability after joint surgery higher in people with...

Physicians may need to pay a little more attention to, and maybe counsel, not just obese patients but elderly patients...

10 Jan 2018 11:08 AM IST

When HIV-1 infects an immune cell, the virus travels to the nucleus so quickly there is not enough time to set off the cells alarm system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create mini pill to release weekly dose of HIV medicine

Tiny device is latest attempt to make it easier for people on medication for chronic illnesses, including those infected...

10 Jan 2018 8:25 AM IST

As long as the baby is happy and healthy theres no need to be worried (Photo: AFP)

Singing may help tackle post-natal depression, says study

Women with moderate to severe symptoms of post-natal depression reported much faster improvement after attending singing...

10 Jan 2018 8:15 AM IST

The stem cell treatment carried a higher risk of death, however, along with more serious side effects in the short-term. (Photo: Pixabay)

Functional human muscle is grown from skin cells for first time

The ability to start from cellular scratch using non- muscle tissue will allow scientists to grow far more muscle cells,...

10 Jan 2018 8:06 AM IST

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Human muscle tissue grown from stem cells: study

The achievement represents an advance on previous work by the same team.

9 Jan 2018 8:17 PM IST

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Gene mutations behind obesity identified

Knowing what specific mutations cause obesity allows scientists to create drugs that target them specifically.

9 Jan 2018 8:00 PM IST

The research found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out which are the 9 ways to sleep better

There are a variety of ways to improve your sleep and help you function throughout the day.

9 Jan 2018 4:06 PM IST