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Still, the rise in popularity of bike riding has led to an increase in more serious injuries, particularly among cyclists aged 55 to 64. (Photo: ANI)

Rise in popularity of bike riding has led to an increase in serious...

Head, facial injuries from cycling have remained steady over past 10 years.

30 Oct 2019 10:09 AM IST

The results of the study were published in the journal - Physiology.

New insight into how colon functions

Studies shed new light shed on gut function.

30 Oct 2019 9:46 AM IST

After two-year results were announced last year, the World Health Organization called the vaccine a major breakthrough and has been holding meetings to discuss how to further its development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

TB vaccine for young children can partly prevent severe complications

Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease.

29 Oct 2019 3:30 PM IST

In most randomised-controlled trials of the effects of cannabinoids on depression and anxiety, the use was related to another condition, like chronic pain or multiple sclerosis. (Photo: AFP)

Cannabis and cannabinoids are increasingly used for treating mental...

Studies reveal that poor evidence cannabis improves mental health.

29 Oct 2019 10:01 AM IST

The researchers recruited 45 adult participants with overweight or obesity for the study. (Photo: ANI)

Adding avocado can help in lowering bad cholesterol

An avocado a day helps lower bad cholesterol.

29 Oct 2019 9:33 AM IST

Non-nutritive sweeteners were introduced into the food supply more than 60 years ago to mimic the taste of sucrose (table sugar) without adding calories. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Non nutritive sweeteners affect children's weight and risk of diabetes

Study looks at impact of non-nutritive sweeteners on children.

29 Oct 2019 9:17 AM IST

Boman Irani was diagnosed with herniated disc at lumbar phase 4 and 5 (L4-L5)

Fixing a bad back

One of the most common and debilitating conditions, back pain can be brought on by a number of causes.

29 Oct 2019 12:33 AM IST

Of the young skiers who were admitted into hospitals in this research, 75.8 per cent were male and 87.4 pc white. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Skiing and snowboarding linked to some serious dangers in children

Studies reveal that skiing, snowboarding injuries can cause serious fractures in younger children.

28 Oct 2019 10:21 AM IST

Negative effect suppresses the social cognitive neural machinery important for understanding and predicting others behaviour. (Photo: ANI)

Negative emotions and bad mood are enough for distrust to creep in

Studies reveal that negativity leads to distress.

28 Oct 2019 9:37 AM IST

The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Metabolism. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dietary changes can improve health in old age and extend lifespan

Diet change in old age can lead to longer life.

28 Oct 2019 9:31 AM IST

Researchers discovered that brown fat secretes more than 100 proteins that are not secreted by white fat. (Photo: ANI)

Concentrate on brown fat can help burn more energy

Want to burn more energy? Concentrate on brown fat.

28 Oct 2019 9:24 AM IST

. The impacts of obesity, however, manifest differently in men and women. (Photo: ANI)

Obesity has greater risk of death from non-communicable diseases

Obesity aggravates major leading causes of death, but risks are different for men, women.

27 Oct 2019 1:17 PM IST