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Research reveals ADHD medicines lower risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo: Pixabay)

ADHD medicines may lower risk of sexually transmitted infection

ADHD increases the risk of subsequent STIs among adolescent and young adult populations by about three times, reports a...

3 Jan 2018 10:49 AM IST

Numerous studies over the years have shown that hospitalization and mortality rates for heart failure patients are higher during the winter. (Photo: Pixabay)

More hospitalizations for heart failure patients in winter

Drastic change in temperature and atmospheric pressure is closely related to rate of hospitalization, death in elderly...

3 Jan 2018 10:43 AM IST

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Informal caregiving linked to sleep problems

Researchers found that the likelihood of sleep problems rose with the number of hours spent in unpaid caregiving.

2 Jan 2018 6:00 PM IST

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Study links fish consumption to better sleep

Here's what a new study has found.

2 Jan 2018 5:21 PM IST

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Know how to burn calories while sitting at your desk

The findings are published in the journal Work.

2 Jan 2018 2:28 PM IST

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Skin whitening creams can cause irreparable damage, expert warns

2 Jan 2018 1:22 PM IST

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the best time of the day to exercise and lose weight

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health.

2 Jan 2018 1:20 PM IST

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Few colleges track suicides, despite prevention investments

"One death is one death too many," said Chris Brownson, the counselling centre director who analyses the university's...

2 Jan 2018 12:02 PM IST

A team of researchers has recently revealed that brain plays a major role between odours and nostalgia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Odours may trigger long-term memories: Study

The findings are published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

2 Jan 2018 11:49 AM IST

People who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugary drinks may result in poorer memory: Studies

Findings indicate an association between higher sugary beverage intake and brain atrophy, including lower brain volume...

2 Jan 2018 10:35 AM IST

Glaucoma can lead to blindness, and it would be great if it could be prevented because there is no cure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking hot tea linked to lowered glaucoma risk

Overall, both medical and non-medical approaches are key to treating the disease in the future.

2 Jan 2018 10:22 AM IST

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular carry-out meals linked to higher body and blood fats in kids

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories.

2 Jan 2018 10:15 AM IST