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Leftover antibiotics is a huge problem

The more antibiotics we use the closer we push ourselves to an age of completely drug-resistant bacteria.

12 July 2016 10:20 PM IST

The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.

New gene discovery may help treat cancer, heart disease: study

Blood vessels form a network throughout the body to deliver the nutrients necessary to keep the tissues and organs alive...

11 July 2016 11:02 AM IST

How to handle osteoporosis

Reduction in bone mass is one of the prime reasons for osteoporosis and experts state that not only women but also a lot...

10 July 2016 10:04 PM IST

Sneha, Hoshedar and Dhafeny show some asanas that work well on your butt.

Bootylicious best

Yoga has witnessed a rise in popularity not only in India, but also in the West. It is a great way to get fit and...

9 July 2016 11:48 PM IST

Five superfoods that are not so super

The latest buzzword in the world of nutrition is ‘superfood’. Food items like quinoa, kale, and goji berries...

9 July 2016 11:35 PM IST

Kim Kardashian, seen here taking selfie with US presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton

Elbow out the selfie

Capturing the perfect selfie is not only a real pain in your elbow but people are even risking their lives in dangerous...

9 July 2016 11:24 PM IST

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After terror attacks, civilian responders more likely than pros to...

People with PTSD may also experience recurring memories of the event or nightmares and may become easily startled.

9 July 2016 3:08 PM IST

Thousands of lives are lost every year in developing countries for failing to detect epidemics early. (Photo: Pixabay)

New health hotline can forecast dengue outbreaks

The telephone-based disease surveillance system can forecast two to three weeks ahead of time and with intra-city...

9 July 2016 3:07 PM IST

The company reported that two patients on its most advanced treatment died from swelling of the brain. (Photo: AP)

Study of promising cancer therapy halted due to deaths

Experts said the researchers are taking the right approach by stopping the study and proceeding with caution.

9 July 2016 1:47 PM IST

Pregnant women are especially vulnerable as the Zika virus causes severe birth defects. (Photo: AP)

Continental US records first Zika-related death

There is currently no vaccine or treatment for the Zika virus and many people infected won't have any symptoms.

9 July 2016 11:58 AM IST

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Acupressure may ease fatigue after breast cancer

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture in that it target specific points on the body - but no needles are involved.

9 July 2016 11:18 AM IST

The study was published in the journal Pain.

Why chronic pain risk is transmitted from parents to kids

Catastrophising - exaggerated responses and worries about pain - might be one key factor, researchers said.

8 July 2016 1:18 PM IST