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Researchers found that a 20-year-old adult who goes from being obese to overweight would save approximately $17,655 in medical costs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Losing weight may help save money: Study

Researchers found that a 20-year-old adult who goes from being obese to overweight would save approximately $17,655 in...

26 Sept 2017 6:37 PM IST

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibody that protects against Zika, dengue identified: Study

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found.

26 Sept 2017 5:50 PM IST

Researchers from Nottingham University examined several psychological and behavioural factors that show how well vaccinations work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Good mood may boost efficacy of flu jabs: Study

Researchers from Nottingham University examined several psychological and behavioural factors that show how well...

26 Sept 2017 5:26 PM IST

The father even sold his land and the family cow for the treatment (Photo: YouTube)

Child with portruding eyes may go blind as parents are unable to...

The swelling started two months after Jailian was born and even shocked local doctors who gave medication which didn't...

26 Sept 2017 4:23 PM IST

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating good ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nerve stimulation 'raised awareness' of man in vegetative state: study

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating...

26 Sept 2017 2:12 PM IST

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over their licence. (Photo: AFP)

Old and deadly: Japan's drive to beat elderly road menace

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over...

26 Sept 2017 1:41 PM IST

Firdous Khan, the pregnant woman, was eventually treated and had to share a bed with another patient.

Motherhood may set a woman's career back, says study

According to research, giving birth to a child could set a woman's career back by six years.

26 Sept 2017 12:05 PM IST

Researchers determine if personal growth is an outcome of an individuals traits or the positive relationships they have with others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Supportive friends, family help achieve personal goals, says study

According to study, people who report relationships to be supportive have greater willingness to grow personally, feel...

26 Sept 2017 8:28 AM IST

According to the first of its kind study, one in 10 (seven per cent to 11 per cent) cases of dementia among those who live within 50 metres of a major road could be attributable to traffic exposure.

Now, an anti-inflammatory compound to help fight Alzheimer's, says...

Researchers discover molecules inhibit specific part of inflammatory response called the 'inflammasome' which is...

26 Sept 2017 8:06 AM IST

Marijuana is already easily available and hence many are getting easily hooked on to it.

Study claims cannabis may prevent people from doing hard drugs

According to researchers, leafy substance might be key to discouraging users from progressing to 'harder' drugs, such as...

26 Sept 2017 7:48 AM IST

Children lining up for relief supplies at the Kutupalong refugee camp for Rohingyas who have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

WHO warns of cholera threat in Bangladesh Rohingya camps

The camps also face dire shortages of food and medicine in what has quickly become one of the world's largest refugee...

26 Sept 2017 6:07 AM IST

Scores of sex offenders ordered to live on the secluded island say the water there is making them sick and causing unexplained deaths. (Photo: AP)

Sex offenders say island water makes them sick

Scores of sex offenders ordered to live on the secluded island say the water there is making them sick and causing...

25 Sept 2017 7:28 PM IST