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Any type of alcoholic beverage consumption raises the likelihood of developing two forms of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol ups risk of 7 types of cancer, finds study

Drinking is especially closely associated with increased risks for oesophageal, mouth, liver, colorectal and breast...

9 Nov 2017 10:33 AM IST

Recent research is also pointing to a link between alcohol and poor sperm development. (Photo: Pixabay_

Here's how alcohol affects a man's fertility

According to research, both men and women should cut out booze if they want to conceive.

9 Nov 2017 9:49 AM IST

Boy saved through experimental gene therapy on skin

The boy, was admitted to hospital in June 2015 with the devastating effects of a genetic disease called Junctional...

9 Nov 2017 8:33 AM IST

Night-time burns - sustained between 8pm to 8am - were 95 percent healed after an average of 28 days, compared with only 17 days if the burn happened between 8am and 8pm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Night time wounds heal twice as slowly, say scientists

Burns that happened at night took an average of 60 percent longer to heal than burns that occurred during the day, the...

9 Nov 2017 8:21 AM IST

Modest amount of resistance exercise, such as two 30-minute sessions per week, has beneficial effects (Photo: PIxabay)

Exercise lowers risk of premature death in people with type 1 diabetes

Compared to people who spent little time exercising, participants who reported devoting most time were less likely to...

9 Nov 2017 8:14 AM IST

Preventing new patients from becoming addicted to opioids may have a greater effect on the opioid epidemic (Photo: AP)

Commonly available pain pills can be used as alternative to opioids...

Previous studies have shown opioids were prescribed in nearly one-third of ER visits.

8 Nov 2017 8:26 PM IST

Sleep disturbance in patients with diabetes is common and may negatively affect blood glucose (Photo: AFP)

Sleep disturbance in diabetic women may turn out to be fatal

A comprehensive sleep evaluation for diabetes patients should also include tests on symptoms such as neuropathic pain...

8 Nov 2017 8:11 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Manipur painter promotes indigenous culture through art

Themreichan Kasom has received much recognition and love from the art collectors from across the globe.

8 Nov 2017 6:50 PM IST

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This therapy can reduce anxiety in surgery patients!

Here is what researchers discovered.

8 Nov 2017 5:31 PM IST

High blood fat levels are associated with heart disease and diabetes, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Midnight snacking may up heart disease, diabetes risk

High blood fat levels are associated with heart disease and diabetes, researchers said.

8 Nov 2017 5:14 PM IST

Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being happy, optimistic key to healthy college life

Researchers asked 925 students to rate four indicators of psychological well-being: hope, gratitude, life satisfaction...

8 Nov 2017 3:39 PM IST

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Here's why you should stop having that nighttime snack

A new study's findings suggest eating at night can put you at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.

8 Nov 2017 3:32 PM IST