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Researchers know that leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, is important in the control of body weight both in humans and mice. (Photo: ANI)

Connection between gut and brain holds answers to obesity

Gut-brain connection elucidates how overeating results in obesity: study.

17 Aug 2019 12:14 PM IST

Age-related brain stiffening has a significant impact on the function of brain stem cells. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Reversing aging of brains cells now possible?

Researchers reverse aging mechanism in rat brain cells.

17 Aug 2019 11:45 AM IST

Bathrooms and housing are some of the most stressful areas on college campuses for transgender students. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Transgender students more prone to mental health disorders

Transgender students experience more mental health problems compared to other students.

17 Aug 2019 11:20 AM IST

The cells that make up the organ are highly sensitive to mechanical stimuli, which explain how they can participate in the detection of painful pinpricks and pressure. (Photo: ANI)

Researchers discover new pain organ in skin

Researchers claim to have discovered a new pain organ which can detect pricks.

17 Aug 2019 10:38 AM IST

Upping the intake of dairy can restore iodine levels in your body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Deficiency of this mineral could stop you from losing weight

Losing weight is an ongoing concern for a large part of the population.

16 Aug 2019 6:49 PM IST

Eating five olives makes up for a third of your daily salt requirement. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Eating too much of this food item is dangerous

A lot of us are unaware that this food item contains high salt levels.

16 Aug 2019 5:24 PM IST

Adding activated charcoal helps in reducing usage of acyclovir. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Activated charcoal improves herpes medication

Acyclovir, the drug that treats herpes becomes more effective with charcoal.

16 Aug 2019 4:23 PM IST

Some studies have proven that Vitamin D supplementation has reduced mortality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Optimal levels of vitamin D vary from person to person

One-size-fits-all is not applicable when prescribing vitamin D supplements to patients.

16 Aug 2019 2:39 PM IST

Being egoistic is a part of narcissism. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

7 signs you're dealing with a narcissist

There's a difference between I love myselfâ€ and I love only myselfâ€.

16 Aug 2019 1:33 PM IST

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change in adults. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Prenatal drinking can alter baby's genes

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy alters genes in infants, says study.

16 Aug 2019 11:29 AM IST

Blood pressure in midlife may be related to dementia risk

Blood pressure in midlife may be related to dementia risk

Studies reveal abnormal blood pressure in mid and late life can increase dementia risk.

16 Aug 2019 10:17 AM IST

The severity of sleep problems was also greater for women with diabetes. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Sleep problems common in midlife women with diabetes

Women with diabetes face increased risk of sleep disturbance.

15 Aug 2019 12:16 PM IST