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Gene editing tool used to prevent glaucoma

Scientists wanted to have a better understanding of glaucoma so that it can be more effectively treated.

3 Oct 2017 3:17 PM IST

Scientist says there is no evidence that it will do anything to toxins but the drink will rehydrate, increase vitamin C level and may reduce calorie intake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds lemon with water does not flush out toxins from body

Scientist now claims that while it may be tastier than just warm water, there is no such thing as detoxing.

3 Oct 2017 3:11 PM IST

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One hour of exercise per week may prevent depression: study

Here's how researchers made the discovery

3 Oct 2017 1:06 PM IST

Many of our health concerns attributed to sleep loss actually result from REM sleep deprivation (Photo: AFP)

Find out why we are sleepy when bored

According to researchers, the feel good' centre of the brain helps people enjoy food and sex also makes them sleepy.

3 Oct 2017 12:54 PM IST

The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University recently completed a clinical trial on the use of acupuncture for weight control showing positive results (Photo: Pixabay)

Period pain may be reduced by acupuncture, says new study

Researchers find that ancient Chinese alternative medicine can reduce period pain by at least 50 percent for up to a...

3 Oct 2017 12:35 PM IST

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Dairy products are low on Iodine, here's why it matters

Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy is well known to cause impaired brain development and lead to lower IQ in the...

3 Oct 2017 11:42 AM IST

In addition to having the greatest risk of atherosclerosis, people who skipped breakfast also had the greatest waist circumference (Photo: AFP)

Skipping breakfast may cause hardening of arteries

Previous research has linked skipping breakfast to a higher risk of problems that can lead to heart disease such as...

3 Oct 2017 9:42 AM IST

A death is notched up as premature when a person departs before their expected age (Photo: AFP)

Switching to e-cigarettes can delay millions of deaths

Per smoker, this amounted to an average gain in life expectancy of about four months.

3 Oct 2017 9:33 AM IST

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Perfumes, artificial fragrances might be lethal for health

One in three people experience symptoms including headaches, asthma and rashes due to a sensitivity to fragrances.

2 Oct 2017 6:11 PM IST

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Warning signs of breast cancer

Early detection is important.

2 Oct 2017 5:48 PM IST

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Text programme may help pregnant women quit smoking: study

Here what researchers found.

2 Oct 2017 4:47 PM IST

Two herpes simplex viruses infect primates from unknown evolutionary depths. (Photo: Pixabay)

Species that gave modern humans genital herpes identified

Two herpes simplex viruses infect primates from unknown evolutionary depths.

2 Oct 2017 4:25 PM IST