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Both sides: Bread-lam

Bread causes cancer. That was the newspaper report that caused many to lose their breakfasts, in an instant.

31 May 2016 11:51 PM IST

Cellphone radiation and cancer: More questions arise

As thousands of rats were exposed to greater intensities of RF radiation, more of them developed rare forms of brain and...

31 May 2016 10:29 PM IST

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Hookah is worse than cigarettes: study

A hookah smoker inhales almost a litre of smoke which is equivalent to 100 or more cigarettes in one session.

31 May 2016 8:24 PM IST

Effects of maternal smoking continue long after birth

Early exposure to nicotine can trigger widespread genetic changes that affect formation of connections between brain...

31 May 2016 8:24 PM IST

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Half of abusive tweets posted by women: study

The study found that words like 'slut' and 'whore' dominate misogynistic language on Twitter.

28 May 2016 3:53 PM IST

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Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly

There were no more serious adverse events or falls among people on intensive blood pressure control versus those on...

28 May 2016 11:11 AM IST

The most common form of under-nutrition globally is stunting - where children fail to achieve their full height potential.

Immune system disorders may cause malnutrition: study

An altered immune system may then cause malnutrition even if children have an adequate diet.

27 May 2016 3:47 PM IST

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Workaholism may lead to anxiety, depression: study

Scientists examined the associations between workaholism and psychiatric disorders among 16,426 working adults.

27 May 2016 9:30 AM IST

The findings were published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Depression may lower pregnancy chances: study

Findings suggest that moderate to severe depressive symptoms, regardless of current psychotropic medication treatment,...

26 May 2016 1:43 PM IST

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Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries

With concussions, students may also have vision problems or difficulties with eye movements that impact school...

26 May 2016 11:32 AM IST

Respiratory symptoms were detected among residents living close to waste sites. (Photo: Pixabay)

Residing within 5 km of landfill site risks your health

Exposure to air pollutants can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.

26 May 2016 9:14 AM IST

Things you didn’t know about sunscreen

Using sunscreen is one of the most important ways you can care for your body, yet most of us don’t really...

25 May 2016 10:32 PM IST