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When bad skin is good for you

Those with acne are more likely to have younger-looking skin later on in life, new research has found.

29 Sept 2016 10:22 PM IST

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Treatment could lower crash risk for truckers with sleep apnea

For professional drivers, the screening, treatment and management of sleep disorders should be mandatory to reduce...

29 Sept 2016 11:18 AM IST

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Twitter may open door to people's thoughts on heart health

Overall, they found 550,338 tweets tied to cardiovascular disease.

29 Sept 2016 11:13 AM IST

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Back to school season may mean surge in concussion risk

Even though young males get the most concussions, the injury rate surged more for young females.

29 Sept 2016 10:32 AM IST

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Got kidney stones Try riding roller coasters!

The adventurous ride helps patients pass stones with nearly 70 per cent success rate.

29 Sept 2016 10:14 AM IST

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Love handles may worsen heart disease risk: study

Density of the stomach fat is just as important as how much fat you have.

29 Sept 2016 9:20 AM IST

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Dental fillings raise mercury levels in body: study

Dental amalgam has been the go-to dental filling material for more than 150 years, because it is affordable and durable.

29 Sept 2016 8:58 AM IST

While it doesn’t cure disease, cosmetic changes made by tattoo needles can still have lasting health benefits. (Photo: Pixabay)

How tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars

The practice of using tattoos to cover damaged skin isn’t that new.

28 Sept 2016 9:03 AM IST

Researchers found that people with happy spouses were much more likely to report better health over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Happy spouse could be good for your health: study

Happy partners likely provide stronger social support, such as caretaking, when compared to unhappy partners.

28 Sept 2016 9:01 AM IST

Insect-borne viruses 'suppress' immune system to cause disease

Not enough is known about the complex interactions between the virus and the host, particularly in the early stages of...

27 Sept 2016 5:16 PM IST

A majority of vision problems arise due to the absence of a well-balanced diet (Photo: AFP)

Sesame seeds work wonders for vision

People of all age groups tend to develop eyesight issues due to their modern lifestyle.

27 Sept 2016 4:52 PM IST

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More US babies born addicted to opiates like heroin

These babies may have central nervous system issues like seizures and tremors, gastrointestinal problems and feeding...

27 Sept 2016 4:05 PM IST