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New marker offers hope for arthritis sufferers

24 Nov 2017 3:52 PM IST

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Sclerosis drug, a new weapon against superbugs

The discovery also opens up for a new view of multiple sclerosis.

24 Nov 2017 3:30 PM IST

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Study finds key to regenerating blood vessels

24 Nov 2017 3:18 PM IST

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Antimalarial drugs could support existing cancer therapies

Researchers hope the findings will bring awareness of the potential medications and be put into cancer care.

24 Nov 2017 3:01 PM IST

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Providing timely treatment to rare disease patients is need of the...

The good news is that treatment is available for these disorders and if provided on time, patients are able to lead a...

24 Nov 2017 2:41 PM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month ruled that dozens of contraceptives, including implants and pills, were not abortion inducing and thus the government could distribute them for free. (Photo: AFP)

Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail

Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get...

24 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

The studys investigators noted that getting outside of ones home provides numerous opportunities for engagement with the world outside, and may facilitate exposure to a variety of beneficial experiences. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly who go out often have longer lives

According to researchers leaving the house daily is linked with lower risk of dying over an extended follow-up period.

24 Nov 2017 8:53 AM IST

As per the new taxing structure, the tax rate has been reduced to 28 per cent from 30 per cent for motorcycles with engine sizes lesser than 350cc.

Motorcycle crashes are more dangerous than car accidents, says study

Study finds that overall, the injury rate for motorcycle crashes is three times the injury rate for car crashes.

24 Nov 2017 8:31 AM IST

Diagnosis at early stage is important for any kind of cancer, for the treatment to be effective (Photo: AFP)

BP risk high in childhood cancer survivors

Research shows high BP can have greater negative impact on survivors of childhood cancer who were treated with...

24 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

Some individuals develop brain networks that favor intelligent behaviors or more challenging cognitive tasks (Photo: AFP)

Shrinking brain linked to fatty liver

According to researchers liver fat may have a direct association with brain aging

24 Nov 2017 8:03 AM IST

Keep the sniffles at bay

Keep the sniffles at bay

With winter comes not just temperate weather but a range of illnesses. Nutritionists give us the lowdown of how to stay...

24 Nov 2017 3:31 AM IST

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Substituting methadone for opioids could save billions

23 Nov 2017 8:28 PM IST