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The rate of heart attacks or stroke is highest in patients with lung cancer (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer may be treated with Parkinson's drug, finds study

Research further goes on to explain the reason behind low incidence of many cancers in patients with Parkinson's...

30 Sept 2017 7:48 AM IST

Genetically altering that bacteria to emit some anti-malaria compounds suppressed parasite growth without hurting the mosquitoes (Photo: AFP)

Mosquito gut bacteria may help control malaria

People, animals, even insects harbor a community of mostly healthy intestinal bacteria, what's called the gut...

29 Sept 2017 8:28 PM IST

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Eating habits can help us avoid high cholesterol issues

This causing a rise in heart attacks in India.

29 Sept 2017 5:19 PM IST

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Uncontrolled hypertension can cause heart failure

It is estimated that about one-third of the Indian population will suffer from this disease by 2020.

29 Sept 2017 3:57 PM IST

World Heart Day is observed on September 29. (Photo: Pexels)

Experts endorse technologies for accurate cardiology treatment...

29 Sept 2017 3:31 PM IST

World Heart Day is observed on September 29. (Photo: Pexels)

Improve heart health, this World Heart Day

World Heart Day highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control cardiovascular disease.

29 Sept 2017 3:21 PM IST

World Heart Day is observed on September 29. (Photo: Pexels)

World Heart Day: When cooking oil becomes the sticking point

Virtually all cooking oils are now sold under the banner of "heart healthy".

29 Sept 2017 12:53 PM IST

Oliver Struempfel competes during his world record attempt, carrying 27 beer mugs at the traditional festival Gillamoos in Abensberg, Germany. He succeeded. (Photo: AP)

Beer is linked to making a person happy, finds study

According to researchers, key molecule in amber liquid boosts brain's reward centre.

29 Sept 2017 12:30 PM IST

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Man's best friend aids Australian military vets with PTSD

Former personnel are more vulnerable as they tend to show signs of PTSD when they leave the forces.

29 Sept 2017 12:22 PM IST

Study finds 2 per cent do not wash their hands before they prepare food and 21 per cent do always wash their hands after going to the toilet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why singing Happy Birthday while washing hands is so...

Study says, singing the birthday while washing hands could stop people from catching colds, flu and nasty stomach bugs.

29 Sept 2017 11:22 AM IST

Researchers say that leaving worn clothes exposed in sleeping areas when travelling may lead to bed bug infestation. (Photo: AP)

Dirty laundry is a major cause of bed bug menace, says study

Researchers hope findings will encourage people to keep dirty laundry in sealed bags, especially when staying in hotels.

29 Sept 2017 10:48 AM IST

Stimulating the metabolism of stem cells that produce sperms in male body can shed light on new ways to treat infertility (Photo: AFP)

Heart failure may be treated by umbilical cord stem cells, says study

Research finds stem cell therapy shows improvement in hearts' ability to pump blood in year following treatment.

29 Sept 2017 8:58 AM IST