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All of the sickened have been teens or adults who had used an electronic cigarette or some other kind of vaping device. (Photo: AP)

First vaping-related death recorded in US

Illinois patient's death may be first in US tied to vaping.

24 Aug 2019 12:30 PM IST

Its much simpler to give people one medication that manages a couple of risk factors at the same time. (Photo: AP)

This 4-in-1 pill can prevent heart problems

Cheap combo pill cuts heart, stroke risks, study finds.

24 Aug 2019 11:20 AM IST

Specially abled children face a lot of difficulties and are deprived of their needs and rights.

How community care can avert injustice against children with...

15 per cent of the world's populations are suffering from some form of disability.

24 Aug 2019 10:24 AM IST

Climate, region, country, all play a major role in ones food intake. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 most common nutritional deficiencies in India

Replenish these vital nutrients in your body with the right diet.

23 Aug 2019 1:48 PM IST

PTSD is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, which may be explained by the high prevalence of obesity. (Photo: ANI)

PTSD treatment can also reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Decrease in PTSD symptom may lower Type 2 diabetes risk: Study.

23 Aug 2019 11:20 AM IST

There are a few studies that examined acupressure in people with back pain. (Photo: ANI)

Self-administered acupressure can help chronic lower back pain

Self-administered acupressure can result in improvement in pain and fatigue.

23 Aug 2019 11:03 AM IST

The risk of being absent from the labour market and not completing an upper secondary-level qualification or a higher degree is great. (Photo: ANI)

Mental disorder in youth known to disrupt work life at later age

Studies reveal that serious mental disorder in youth may have lasting impact on employment prospects.

23 Aug 2019 10:06 AM IST

Cancers that developed in the colon were linked with antibiotic exposure at least 10 years earlier. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Increased intake of antibiotics can cause colon cancer

Studies reveal that antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer.

23 Aug 2019 9:42 AM IST

Targeting TNF-alpha or another aspect of the inflammatory response that causes bladder tissue damage during acute infection may help prevent or alleviate recurrent UTIs. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Urinary tract can cause other infections

Initial urinary tract infection can lead to other infections: Study.

23 Aug 2019 9:37 AM IST

Both men and women present with an array of symptoms, but our study shows that so-called typical symptoms in women should always be seen as a red flag for a potential heart attack. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Myths about atypical heart attack symptoms for women squashed

Women having heart attacks show identical key symptoms as men: Study.

22 Aug 2019 12:30 PM IST

This study shows an association between a family history of diabetes and increased bone density in postmenopausal women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Insulin resistance increases in people with family history of diabetes

Family history of diabetes associated with increased bone mineral density: Study.

22 Aug 2019 12:05 PM IST

WHO called for further analysis of microplastics in the environment and their potential health significance. (Photo: AP)

WHO says microplastics in water not harmful to health

UN: Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water.

22 Aug 2019 11:47 AM IST