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The harm to health is completely preventable by using improved stoves that cost about $30 each (Photo: AFP)

Use of solid fuels causes higher pneumonia rates among children: study

Interventions aimed at increasing the use of efficient stoves will reduce indoor pollution and significantly improve the...

24 Oct 2016 8:43 AM IST

Regular screening a must to detect breast cancer

Breast cancer cases are more in younger women in India than in the West.

23 Oct 2016 9:59 PM IST

Some people are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of cannabis than others (Photo: AFP)

High strength cannabis poses higher risk of causing dependency: study

Estimates suggest around 182 million people worldwide use cannabis each year.

23 Oct 2016 11:36 AM IST

Rehab after heart attack related to longer life not healthier: study

Previous research has linked medical rehab programs focused stress reduction, exercise and heart healthy living to lower...

23 Oct 2016 11:36 AM IST

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Climate change is shifting areas of skin disease concern

Dermatologists should keep these changing patterns of skin diseases in mind when making diagnoses, experts advise.

22 Oct 2016 2:10 PM IST

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Type 1 diabetes often comes with other autoimmune diseases

In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the pancreas and destroys its insulin-producing cells.

22 Oct 2016 2:09 PM IST

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Greece tightening, anyone

The Greek God regime takes those flabby muscles and fat deposits, and proceeds to tighten and tone the body

20 Oct 2016 12:37 AM IST

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Erectile dysfunction may improve with exercise

The study results show that exercise can also be used alone or in combination with erectile dysfunction medications.

19 Oct 2016 4:02 PM IST

Is eating organic really better for you and the environment

On an average, organic food items are 47 per cent more expensive than standard supermarket fare — but thanks to...

18 Oct 2016 10:23 PM IST

Better sleep is one of the positive effects that marijuana users swear by (Photo: AP)

Daily weed consumption can cause insomnia: study

Daily marijuana users actually scored higher on the Insomnia Severity Index.

18 Oct 2016 5:45 PM IST

Those who report that they are dissatisfied in their relationship more often report illnesses (Photo: AFP)

Relationship troubles during pregnancy might cause infections in child

Pregnant women dissatisfied in their relationship are at an increased risk of infectious diseases.

18 Oct 2016 4:53 PM IST

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Obesity in mother can shorten child's lifespan by 17 years: study

The study also mentioned that children born to obese women may be at higher risk of chronic diseases.

18 Oct 2016 3:10 PM IST