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Precision medicine relies on the collection of biospecimens, electronic records and other sources of behavioral and environmental data. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Medical treatment to be structured on patient's genetic profile

Now doctors may predict accurate treatment for patients: Study.

6 July 2019 12:29 PM IST

Researchers explained that kids who lived in very clean, germ-free conditions during their first years and had less interaction with other children are prone to lymphoblastic leukemia. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)Life
Strong immune system in children keeps leukemia at bay

Clean, germ-free childhood makes children prone to Leukemia: Study.

6 July 2019 11:15 AM IST

Researchers also found that a higher intake of dairy products depicted an association with decreased vertebral fracture risk. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)Life
Milk consumption can prevent chronic diseases

Consuming milk, dairy products prevents individuals from chronic diseases.

6 July 2019 11:06 AM IST

India has had a long and problematic relationship with menstruation. Women have been treated as untouchables when they bleed, are not allowed to enter the house or places of worship. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Why are labourers in Maharashtra having their wombs removed?

Women who work in sugarcane fields in western Maharashtra have had their wombs removed to increase their productivity.

5 July 2019 5:31 PM IST

According to the researchers, agricultural workers and people in these communities have long offered anecdotal reports of a rise in adolescent depression and suicidal tendencies. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Exposure to high levels of pesticide linked to teen depression

Studies reveal that pesticide exposure linked to teen depression.

5 July 2019 11:28 AM IST

The study corroborates that schoolchildren who use backpacks should avoid carrying loads greater than 10 per cent of their body weight. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)Life
School bags are a serious threat to the spine health

How much should your child's backpack weigh?

5 July 2019 9:32 AM IST

According to the researchers, current management strategies for gestational hypertension include continued observation and careful follow-up of blood pressure. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)Life
New blood pressure guidelines to detect gestational hypertension

New high BP guidelines may increase gestational hypertension detection.

5 July 2019 9:16 AM IST

Pre-eclampsia is a real-life stress test and the use of transthoracic echocardiography could help us detect early consequences on the heart before women experience symptoms. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Pre-eclampsia can affect pregnant woman's heart

Effect of pre-eclampsia on cardiovascular health of pregnant women can persist after pregnancy.

4 July 2019 10:40 AM IST

The study found that short-term bouts of exercise promoted an increase in synapses in the hippocampus. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Short bouts of exercise beneficial for brain function

Short bursts of exercise boost brain function and makes you smarter: Study.

4 July 2019 10:07 AM IST

Cough in former smokers and wheeze in current smokers predicted shorter life expectancy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Respiratory disorders can decrease lifespan in older people

Respiratory symptoms may predict life expectancy in elder people.

4 July 2019 9:50 AM IST

The study also found that being consistent in the timing of physical activity was associated with higher physical activity levels, regardless of whether people exercised consistently during the morning, afternoon, or evening. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Early morning workouts best for weight loss

Timing of exercise important for successful weight loss.

4 July 2019 9:02 AM IST

The findings can prompt specialists who treat patients with Parkinsons disease to periodically inquire about their patients sexual life. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Counter Parkinson's disease with active sex life

Active sexual life good for men with Parkinson's: Study.

4 July 2019 8:55 AM IST

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