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Scientists say aspirin could help treat tooth decay

7 Sept 2017 3:20 PM IST

This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (Photo: AP)

Science Says: How repeated head blows affect the brain

Here's what is known about the condition.

7 Sept 2017 2:11 PM IST

Taller individuals have longer leg veins there is more surface area where problems can occur. (Photo: AP)

Height is directly proportional to stroke risk, says study

Significant link between height and risk of venous thromboembolism, which causes heart ailments and strokes found.

7 Sept 2017 1:53 PM IST

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Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease

Here's what researchers found.

7 Sept 2017 1:40 PM IST

Doctor Girish Budhrani, the familys paediatrician says that despite the rare medical condition, Shreyash is an energetic and positive boy. Shreyash wants to be a singer. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Meet the boy who looks like an old man

Shreyash Barmate, who suffers from progeria, refuses to be held back by condition and even drives a car.

7 Sept 2017 10:25 AM IST

Students practise yoga at Parade Ground in Allahabad.

Meditation and yoga may help a person to get promoted

Dedicated minutes to the ancient practices makes people more motivated to reach their goals.

7 Sept 2017 9:44 AM IST

Cancer tumours manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer detection became faster with this new device

Researchers from University of Texas, Austin invent powerful tool that rapidly and accurately identifies cancerous...

7 Sept 2017 8:01 AM IST

Research that was conducted at Los Angeles found that when compares to brain scans; the eye test was just as successful at spotting the amount of plaque build-up in their brains (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover gene that causes vision loss in middle-age

Researchers examine how changes in RPGR can damage eye cells to cause X-linked retinitis pigmentosa that leads to...

7 Sept 2017 7:46 AM IST

The funds will help in making the cancer facility better.

Stroke survivors are at greater risk of cancer

Researchers find stroke survivors are most frequently diagnosed with cancer in the colon, lung and prostate regions.

7 Sept 2017 7:32 AM IST

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Schizophrenia, memory deficits: Cure comes a step closer

6 Sept 2017 8:38 PM IST

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Ways to keep your waistline trim

6 Sept 2017 7:08 PM IST

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Goggles could help prevent type 2 diabetes: study

6 Sept 2017 3:30 PM IST