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The training programmes researchers compared are tools scientists rely on to test the brains working memory (Photo: AFP)

Training exercise to boost brain power identified by scientists

Scientists decided to compare directly the leading types of exercises and measure people's brain activity before and...

18 Oct 2017 8:27 PM IST

Despite significant advances in the understanding of valve disease, mitral regurgitation has until now been largely considered a degenerative disorder (Photo: AFP)

Risk of heart valve disorder may increase due to hypertension

Mitral regurgitation leads to a backflow of blood into the heart, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath and...

18 Oct 2017 8:21 PM IST

The boy woke up with limited mobility (Photo: Pixabay)

Boy sleeps for two weeks due to mysterious condition

Doctors were able to help him wake up after giving medication meant to prevent seizures but the boy didn't show any...

18 Oct 2017 7:35 PM IST

Alcohol consumption and smoking also make a difference (Photo: AFP)

Scientists can now calculate the number of healthy years left in your...

Non-lifestyle related factors like age and gender also play a part with women having a higher healthy life expectancy.

18 Oct 2017 3:11 PM IST

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Scientists create pill that could stop type 2 diabetes

Read on to find out more.

18 Oct 2017 2:20 PM IST

High intensity exercises like non-stop skipping, sprinting or star jumps for 3 minutes raises your heart rate and releases endorphins. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cognitive decline may be prevented through healthy lifestyle, says...

Many risk factors for atherosclerosis can be modified by following a healthy diet and adequate physical activity.

18 Oct 2017 1:33 PM IST

While girls with autism are better in social skills they do not fare better in daily lives (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why boys are at a greater risk of being diagnosed with autism

It is also seen in other neurodevelopmental disorders, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific...

18 Oct 2017 1:25 PM IST

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Most ovarian cancers start in fallopian tubes: Study

18 Oct 2017 9:41 AM IST

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Lack of sleep in pregnancy may contribute to gestational diabetes

Here is what researchers found.

18 Oct 2017 9:30 AM IST

Ayurvedic medicines are also available at a low price (Photo: AFP)

Ayurveda can be a better alternative to pain killers according to...

Ayurvedic medicines are made from herbs, are natural and without any side-effects.

17 Oct 2017 8:48 PM IST

Almost all ovarian cancers originate in fallopian tubes

Past studies in several cancer types had shown that cancer cells with different origins have different genetic profiles.

17 Oct 2017 8:40 PM IST

This study suggests that a possible source of the gender discrepancy may be the different ways gut microbiota responds to stress in males vs. females (Photo: AFP)

Stress can prove to be as unhealthy as junk food

In society, women tend to have higher rates of depression and anxiety, which are linked to stress.

17 Oct 2017 8:31 PM IST