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Study finds money reduced brain fog experienced by MS patients

Here's what researchers found.

22 Sept 2017 4:38 PM IST

Results suggest that steroids are not effective in the treatment of chest infections in non-asthmatic adult patients (Photo: Pixabay)

Asthma medication may up risk of nightmares, health issues in children

Study sees high amount of patients reporting allergic granulomatous angiitis, a rare autoimmune disease.

22 Sept 2017 3:32 PM IST

The number of cats in Japan admitted to shelters has dropped by around 70 percent (Photo: AFP)

Children being exposed to pets, germs early on have reduced risk of...

According to study, contact with felines, mice and cockroaches as early as three-months-old lower chance of having...

22 Sept 2017 11:58 AM IST

Walking for 30 minutes every day five times a week is recommended to patients to reduce the risk of heart attacks by 50 per cent.

Half an hour of physical activity reduces risk of death, says study

Research finds that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease.

22 Sept 2017 8:23 AM IST

2.1 billion people do not have access to clean water. (Photo: Pexels)

Eczema risk upped by hard water, says study

Researchers discover that exposing skin to hard water damages skin barrier and increases sensitivity of skin to...

22 Sept 2017 8:12 AM IST

Taking precaution now will vastly improve life for people with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

National Dementia Policy with clear action plan is needed, say experts

India has about 45 lakh people suffering from Dementia, a disorder of the brain affecting memory and language skills of...

22 Sept 2017 7:50 AM IST

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World Alzheimer's Day: Forgetfulness could be dangerous

The diseases increase after the age of 70.

21 Sept 2017 7:13 PM IST

Many people have historically assumed that nuts - an energy-dense, high-fat food - are not a good choice for individuals who want to lose weight (Photo: AFP)

Adding nuts to diet can reduce risk of obesity

The study found that participants gained a mean average of 2.1 kilogrammes during the five-year period.

21 Sept 2017 6:49 PM IST

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WHO warns Alzheimer's disease is most common cause of dementia

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21.

21 Sept 2017 6:23 PM IST

The most common bookings involved a good deal of talking as well as sex (Photo: Pixabay)

Wider face hints at higher sex drive among men, says study

Research finds those with wider faces are more relaxed about casual sex and have tendencies such as prejudice and...

21 Sept 2017 5:41 PM IST

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Midlife blues? Tension with mothers, siblings may be reason

Here's what researchers found.

21 Sept 2017 5:08 PM IST

Kidney dysfunction has been considered a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment or dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors ask mind to be kept active on World Alzheimer's Day

AlzheimerÂ's disease causes progressive forgetfulness and loss of other brain functions due to abnormal deposition of...

21 Sept 2017 4:44 PM IST