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For boys, lowest smoking prevalence was 2.9 percent in Tajikistan and highest is 61.4 percent in Timor-Leste (Photo: Pixabay)

People who smoke more likely to get spinal surgery

Lumbar spinal stenosis develops with age, but nicotine's constriction of blood flow and promotion of inflammation...

6 Jan 2018 10:30 AM IST

Pride at having a big belly has been replaced by the six-packs of the metrosexual male. The affluent began cutting flab with the of help of dieticians and gyms

Having a gym in vicinity could make you slimmer

Living far away from fast food outlets also appeared to help people maintain a lower weight and trimmer waist.

6 Jan 2018 10:20 AM IST

A file photograph of a fitness expert, used for representational purposes only.

Holistic, healthy and happy

There is Lakhan Ahuja, a 24-year-old trainer who recommends taking one small step at a time to a healthy lifestyle.

6 Jan 2018 12:12 AM IST

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

Govt trashes WHO report that 57 per cent Indian doctors not qualified

Centre has requested CMs to take appropriate action against quacks and evolve policies to ensure availability of quality...

5 Jan 2018 9:12 PM IST

Other forms of contraceptive shots do not show the same correlation with HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common birth control drug may up HIV risk: study

A popular injectable contraceptive drug may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection, a study claims.

5 Jan 2018 5:22 PM IST

According to a research the drug significantly reduces body weight and blood cholesterol levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

New drug that cuts fat without suppressing appetite developed

As fat cells grow larger, they begin to over express a protein that acts as a metabolic brake that slows down fat cell...

5 Jan 2018 5:16 PM IST

Camouflaging is a social coping strategy for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). (Photo: Pixabay)

Girls social camouflage skills may delay autism diagnosis

This study is one of the first to eliminate many of the variables that obscure how sex impacts presentation of autism...

5 Jan 2018 4:03 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the dangers of drinking raw water

WHO reports the consumption of contaminated water is the cause of half a million diarrhoea deaths annually.

5 Jan 2018 2:11 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Lose weight by eating breakfast rich with protein

Adopting a higher protein and moderate carbohydrate breakfast routine could be the keyto weight loss.

5 Jan 2018 1:01 PM IST

Compared to divorced, widowed and never-married peers, who were up to 71 percent more likely to die. (Photo: Pixabay)

Married heart patients more likely than singles to survive

In the widowed group, it may have to do with psychological and behavioral events that accompany life's course.

5 Jan 2018 1:00 PM IST

More than 2 million middle- and high-school students tried e-cigarettes in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Use of non-cigarette tobacco products tied to teen smoking

More than 2 million middle- and high-school students tried e-cigarettes in 2016.

5 Jan 2018 12:53 PM IST

Participants were exposed to different pictures intended to trigger an emotional response. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleeping less than 8 hrs a night may lead to depression: study

Negative thoughts are believed to leave people vulnerable to different types of psychological disorders, such as anxiety...

5 Jan 2018 12:47 PM IST