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The outbreak of Japanese encephalitis coincides with the June-October monsoon season and the post-monsoon period when the density of mosquitoes increases. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Better medical care keeps encephalitis in check in India

India's worst-hit state for encephalitis turning a tide.

3 Nov 2019 3:30 PM IST

In many ways, the runners are boosting their personal brands and competing with others in terms of their social image. (Photo: ANI)

Why is endurance running gaining popularity?

Here's why people are attracted to the concept of endurance running.

3 Nov 2019 12:45 PM IST

Researchers concluded that the children were more active and more focused on the task than peers in a control group, following teachers instructions more closely.. (Photo: ANI)

Physically active kids perform better in academics

Research proves all work and no play make kids dull.

3 Nov 2019 11:15 AM IST

The known effects of smoking that the analysis identified included worse lung function and a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Heavy tobacco smoking can age you faster

Heavy smoking makes smoker look older: Study.

2 Nov 2019 6:03 PM IST

A blanket of haze over Delhi thickened this morning with the national capitals pollution levels increasing overnight by around 50 points. (Photo: ANI)

Tips to survive Delhi's choking air pollution

Delhi air quality turns hazardous: Here's how to survive the choking pollution.

2 Nov 2019 5:55 PM IST

One of the most fascinating yields of this research, Lewis said, was that they can tell if a person is sleeping simply by examining a little bit of CSF on a brain scan. (Photo: ANI)

How sleep helps brain to function

The cerebrospinal fluid is closely tied with blood flow and brain activity.

2 Nov 2019 1:43 PM IST

Studies suggest that these people return to their baseline risk after the autumn time change. (Photo: AP)

Daylight savings proven to adversely affect health

Science says: How daylight saving time affects health.

1 Nov 2019 11:36 AM IST

A series of studies over the past decade has confirmed that the microbes living in our gut are not only associated with obesity but also are one of the causes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Maternal health key factor in determining childhood obesity

Other than junk food, here's another key factor in childhood obesity.

1 Nov 2019 11:26 AM IST

It sort of resets your immune system back to sort of a more naive state. (Photo: AFP)

Measles virus much more deleterious than expected

Getting measles 'resets' the body's immune system.

1 Nov 2019 10:50 AM IST

Black carbon from traffic exhaust could be an important measure to consider when assessing air quality and health consequences. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Black carbon from traffic exhausts elevates chances of stroke

According to a recent study traffic exhaust found to increase risk of stroke.

1 Nov 2019 10:23 AM IST

It has not been clear whether asymmetry of the brains anatomy is affected in autism, because different studies have reported different findings. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemisphere

Studies reveal that autistic people have symmetrical brain hemispheres.

1 Nov 2019 10:07 AM IST

The runners are motivated by a feeling of total freedom, a place where they can fully immerse themselves. (Photo: ANI)

Endurance running is welcome escape from everyday life

Why are people attracted to endurance running?

1 Nov 2019 9:54 AM IST