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The procedure involves stapling off the upper portion of the stomach to create a small pouch that restricts the amount of food a person can eat at one time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery doubles risk of iron deficiency

The procedure involves stapling off the upper portion of the stomach thus restricting the amount of food a person can...

23 Sept 2017 7:03 PM IST

The traces can still be detected even after hand washing. (Photo: Pixabay)

New fingerprint test to detect cocaine use within seconds

The traces can still be detected even after hand washing.

23 Sept 2017 1:40 PM IST

Angry people are believed to keep themselves awake by dwelling on their frustrations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Calm people sleep better than those who go to bed angry

Angry people are believed to keep themselves awake by dwelling on their frustrations.

23 Sept 2017 1:27 PM IST

The study, conducted on pigs, found that the animals who were fed the vegetables had levels of a damaging protein that fuels tumours and other inflammatory bowel diseases reduced by six times. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating purple potatoes slashes risk of colon cancer

According to studies, other colourful fruits and vegetables, such as broccoli and red grapes, could bring the same...

23 Sept 2017 11:28 AM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epilepsy drugs may damage children's bones

Research also finds anti-epileptic drugs may cause reductions in bone mineral density and lower limb muscle force.

23 Sept 2017 8:42 AM IST

It will be exciting to see a Xiaomi smartphone with a quality build running the purest version of Android, which should impart a premium experience to budget smartphone users. (Photo: Weibo)

Depressed? Smartphone apps may help

According to research, smartphone apps significantly reduce people's depressive symptoms, can be useful for managing...

23 Sept 2017 8:24 AM IST

At the start of kindergarten, 23 percent of the children were overweight and 9 percent were obese (Photo: AFP)

Body weight determines how we assess food, says study

Research also highlights ways in which underweight people pay greater attention to natural food and overweight people to...

23 Sept 2017 8:03 AM IST

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Kids with higher manganese levels may have lower IQ scores

Read on to find out more.

22 Sept 2017 8:30 PM IST

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Why exercise type doesn't matter

Learn more about the study.

22 Sept 2017 6:25 PM IST

The World Health Organisation recommends that adults aged 18 to 64 do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout each week (Photo: AFP)

Exercising for 30 minutes a day can prevent 1 in 12 premature deaths

Walking for as little as 30 minutes most days of the week has a benefit, and higher physical activity is associated with...

22 Sept 2017 6:14 PM IST

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New sensor may help combat drug resistance

The new sensing approach is based on a quartz-crystal resonator whose vibrations vary in measurable ways.

22 Sept 2017 6:05 PM IST

Obesity was associated with lower volume of semen, sperm count, concentration, and motility, as well as greater sperm defects (Photo: AFP)

Excess weight causes low sperm count and quality

Efforts focusing on male weight loss before conception are warranted for couples seeking infertility treatment.

22 Sept 2017 6:00 PM IST