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Dr James Thomas uses a high-tech device for cardiovascular screening on a patient. (Photo: AP)Life
Stethoscope battles it out with new devices

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat.

24 Oct 2019 11:22 AM IST

Pre-eclampsia is typically reflected through high BP and is dangerous. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)Life
Pre-eclampsia can now be easily detected

Simple test to predict symptoms of deadly pregnancy disorder.

24 Oct 2019 9:13 AM IST

Taking BP medicines at night seems to be more effective. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)Life
When should one take BP medicines?

Read on to know how to maximise benefits from your BP medicine.

23 Oct 2019 9:30 PM IST

AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are on the rise in Africa, especially due to cyclones. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)Life
Malaria harder fight due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 7:30 PM IST

Vaping might be banned in South Korea due to growing health concerns. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)Life
South Korea likely to ban e-cigarettes

South Korea warns of 'serious risk' from vaping, considers sales ban.

23 Oct 2019 7:00 PM IST

As teens take to screens, they feel the urge to have more sugary drinks. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)Life
Sugar intake goes up as usage of electronic devices increases

More time on electronic gadgets may propel high caffeine intake.

23 Oct 2019 6:20 PM IST

Thermal cameras are sometimes used by doctors to screen patients for breast cancer. (Photo: AFP)Life
Interactive heat-cam exhibit reveals breast cancer

Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer.

23 Oct 2019 2:46 PM IST

Biogen said it would offer aducanumab now to patients enrolled in these and earlier studies of it. (Photo: AP)Life
Drug company to seek approval for medicine to treat Alzheimer's

Biogen reanalyses studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug.

23 Oct 2019 10:57 AM IST

Eating at a fixed time daily can be enormously beneficial for good health. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)Life
Weight loss: Chrono-nutrition is effective for shedding kilos

Timing your meals can help you achieve weight loss goals.

22 Oct 2019 7:23 PM IST

Enteroviruses are hugely common, and doctors dont know why only a tiny fraction of those infected develop the ailment. (Photo: AP)Life
This virus is to be blamed for mysterious illness and paralysis in...

Study points to virus as culprit in kids' paralysing illness.

22 Oct 2019 10:39 AM IST

Damage to the heart from other heart diseases, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, can increase the risk for AFib, but sometimes the root cause is unknown. (Photo: ANI)Life
American Indians often diagnosed with irregular heartbeat

Studies reveal that irregular heartbeat more common in American Indians.

22 Oct 2019 10:16 AM IST

Artificial skin has been widely studied in the field of Robotics but with a focus on safety, sensing or cosmetic aims. (Photo: ANI)Life
Researchers develop multi-layer silicone membrane capable of mimicking...

Researcher creates artificial skin that mimics human skin.

22 Oct 2019 9:49 AM IST

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