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According to the World Health Organization an estimated 2.5 million deaths a year could be prevented if people reduced their consumption of salt to its recommended level of 5g. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why people cannot stop eating potato chips

Research conducted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston discover specific group of neurons that increase...

2 Oct 2017 2:07 PM IST

The study found that in the room with increased concentrations of carbon dioxide, bed bugs were likely to initiate host-seeking behaviour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dirty laundry allows bed bugs to thrive: study

The study found that in the room with increased concentrations of carbon dioxide, bed bugs were likely to initiate...

2 Oct 2017 1:48 PM IST

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Researchers urge diabetics to consume bread at the end of mealtime

Here is what a new study discovered.

2 Oct 2017 1:44 PM IST

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Here's how aggressive driving 'dents' gas mileage

Understanding the impact of aggressive driving on fuel consumption is relevant to broader studies on improving traffic...

2 Oct 2017 12:14 PM IST

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When it comes to concussions, your gender may matter

Here is what researchers found.

2 Oct 2017 11:47 AM IST

About 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth. (Photos: Pexels)

One episode of postpartum depression raises likelihood of more

About 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth.

2 Oct 2017 10:00 AM IST

20 million people worldwide have been identified with COPD.

The dangers of cleaning agents

Ever wondered what your household cleaning liquid is doing to your health?

2 Oct 2017 4:21 AM IST

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Dirty laundry allows bed bugs to thrive

Bed bugs have recently undergone a global resurgence.

1 Oct 2017 8:45 PM IST

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Chinese ink could non-invasively treat cancer

Here's what scientists have found.

1 Oct 2017 8:10 PM IST

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

Dream loss may cause serious damage to health

Only later in the night and into the early morning do people experience dreaming.

1 Oct 2017 8:08 PM IST

Include bone and muscle strengthening and balance-boosting activities into your daily routine and youll benefit as you age (Photo: AFP)

People may become feeble and weak due to online shopping

This puts them at increasing risk of falls and other health problems.

1 Oct 2017 8:00 PM IST

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Protein that may treat flu symptoms, cut death risk identified

1 Oct 2017 6:50 PM IST