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Consuming food rich in antioxidants has previously been associated with a lower risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular conditions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming fruits, vegetables can reduce risk for diabetes

The researchers therefore wanted to verify whether overall diet, according to its antioxidant capacity, is associated...

11 Nov 2017 3:52 PM IST

Higher levels of alcohol consumption might not have beneficial effects on the pronunciation of a foreign language (Photo: AFP)

Here are a few hangover cures

The symptoms of hangover include a combination of headache, thirst, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and general.

11 Nov 2017 3:47 PM IST

These inflammatory disorders are often treated with methotrexate, a medication linked to an increased risk of liver disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Psoriasis tied to higher risk of serious liver disease

Patients should be aware that psoriasis has health impacts beyond the skin alone.

11 Nov 2017 3:28 PM IST

This new, first-of-its-kind gene therapy is currently under review by the US Food and Drug Administration for potential approval this year. (Photo: Pixabay)

New gene therapy can restore vision

Patients in the study had a condition called Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), which begins in infancy.

11 Nov 2017 3:18 PM IST

The results showed that blue lighting accelerates the relaxation process, in comparison with conventional white lighting. (Photo: Pixabay)

Keep calm and light it up blue!

The results showed that blue lighting accelerates the relaxation process, in comparison with conventional white...

11 Nov 2017 1:06 PM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene therapy helps treat life-threatening skin disease

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been...

11 Nov 2017 12:52 PM IST

Consequences of brain injury resulting from oxygen deprivation affect the entire lifespan. (Photo: Pixabay)

A promising treatment to cut brain injury in newborns

The study by research-clinicians at Children's National Health System evaluated newborn experimental models exposed to...

11 Nov 2017 12:42 PM IST

Researchers said they have not yet found the worms neuropeptide in the human body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chinese scientists identify genetic pathway in ageing

Researchers said they have not yet found the worms' neuropeptide in the human body.

11 Nov 2017 12:25 PM IST

According to experts speech patterns are a better indicator of stress levels than a volunteers personal assessment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are words which indicate stress when used often

According to a group of speech experts, when someone is stressed, they inadvertently use words such as really', so' and...

11 Nov 2017 10:37 AM IST

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer. (Photo: AFP)

Doctors urge people to wear N90 masks as protection against toxic...

Rising levels of air pollution in national capital can cause cancer and heart disease.

11 Nov 2017 8:16 AM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low calorie diet linked to reduction in type 2 diabetes, says study

Researchers pinpointed three major mechanisms responsible for the VLCD's dramatic effect of rapidly lowering blood...

11 Nov 2017 7:58 AM IST

Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to meet the oxygen and nutrient requirements of vital organs of the body.

Study shows that mechanical heart valves are safer than biological...

For patients undergoing mitral valve replacement, a mechanical valve is actually beneficial until the age of 70.

11 Nov 2017 7:47 AM IST