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Investigation is on to find if preventing or delaying first use of marijuana might reduce the risk of developing alcohol

Marijuana users five times more likely to become alcoholic

Adults who already have an alcohol use disorder and use marijuana are more likely to see the problem persist.

21 Feb 2016 5:29 PM IST

Sanjjanaa and Hosh show four steps to keep you fit.

Wild, wild Best!

This no equipment animal flow workout is a great form of cardio as it pumps your heart, helps you tone and increases...

20 Feb 2016 11:24 PM IST

3D technology could potentially be used to print living tissue and organ structures for surgical implantation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists can now 3D print functional organs, body parts

The scientists said they printed ear, bone and muscle structures using a sophisticated, custom-designed 3D printer.

19 Feb 2016 3:44 PM IST

People who quit smoking often report a decrease in what is commonly called their executive functions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alzheimer's drug may help smokers kick the butt: study

Despite several safe drug therapies available to help smokers quit, three-quarters report relapsing within six months of...

19 Feb 2016 2:04 PM IST

Strawberry basil popsicle

Healthy diet for children: Camouflaged fibre

Fibre is one of the most important components in our diet.

18 Feb 2016 11:01 AM IST

The EGCG compound in green tea can block the effects of the Rheumatoid disease without blocking other cellular functions.

Green tea compound may help combat arthritis: study

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating autoimmune disorder that mostly affects the small joints of the hands and feet.

17 Feb 2016 2:42 PM IST

To evaluate impact of both approaches, participants were asked about perceived levels of pain depression & health related issue

Acupuncture may help reduce chronic pain: Study

The researchers compared individually tailored acupuncture treatment with sham treatment.

17 Feb 2016 12:08 PM IST

Surgery causes temporary kleptomania

A few days after cosmetic surgery, the woman began to have “an irresistible compulsion towards stealing”

16 Feb 2016 10:07 PM IST

The findings were published in the journal Nature Genetics.

Personalised chemotherapy for leukaemia patients a step closer

The research focused on treatment-related toxicity associated with a class of medication called thiopurines.

16 Feb 2016 5:12 PM IST

Researchers found clear differences between organic and non-organic products, especially when it came to omega-3.

Organic milk, meat richer in omega-3: study

Previous research has linked omega-3 with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease.

16 Feb 2016 12:10 PM IST

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Have an app-tastic workout

How many times have you resolved to join the gym to achieve the perfect washboard abs, only to quit later because it...

15 Feb 2016 9:59 PM IST

According to a new study, the heavier you are, the greater your brain perceives the distances to be. (Photo: AP)

The more you weigh, the further distances appear

Fat people are far less likely to engage in physical activity because they perceive distances to be longer compared to...

15 Feb 2016 4:44 PM IST