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The study suggested that cannabis could lower opioid use. However, the researchers caution that more needs to be done to understand the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cannabis, an effective painkiller?

Marijuana has been found to be effective against insomnia and pain, reported a study.

3 July 2019 11:14 AM IST

You can also have a bite of food between meals for a maximum of two, one-bite snacks each day and drink unlimited amounts of calorie-free drinks. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 Bite Diet: Effective way to shed kilos in a week

This '5 bite diet' is all you need to shed kilos in week!

3 July 2019 10:58 AM IST

In the corporate world, where getting weekends off feels like a luxury, there are employees who only have to work 4 days a week and get the other three days to themselves. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Four day work week to entice workers who seek better work-life balance

Concept of four day work weeks makes its way into corporate culture.

3 July 2019 10:49 AM IST

Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all mental illnesses, both from physical causes and from suicide. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why you should keep your eating disorder in check

Don't ignore eating disorder as it is associated with poorer outcomes and great suffering.

2 July 2019 1:32 PM IST

High blood pressure in childhood is an important risk factor for having high blood pressure and developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lack of vitamin D increases risk of elevated blood pressure in...

Children end up having high blood pressure if born with lower vitamin D.

2 July 2019 12:19 PM IST

While cow milk formula is the most widely used alternative to breastfeeding, goat milk is considered to be closer to human milk in some respects, especially oligosaccharides. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Goat milk promotes growth of healthy bacteria in the gut

Goat milk formula can protect infants against gastrointestinal infections.

1 July 2019 11:01 AM IST

Caffeine is not only restricted to be found in Coffee but also marks its presence in some teas, soda and also chocolates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

What drinks to be avoided before you hit the bed

You may avoid these drinks before going to sleep.

1 July 2019 10:17 AM IST

The researchers also found that youth who are poor at differentiating their negative emotions are more susceptible to depressive symptoms following stressful life events. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Teens with better communication can combat depression

Teenagers who are more expressive better protected against depression: Study.

30 Jun 2019 1:41 PM IST

The research found that the more time people spent on WhatsApp per day, the less lonely they were and the had higher self-esteem as a result of feeling closer to friends and family. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

WhatsApp is good for our well-being

Spending time on WhatsApp is beneficial for its users: Study.

30 Jun 2019 12:20 PM IST

Thirdhand smoke, or THS, results when exhaled smoke and smoke emanating from the tip of burning cigarettes settles on surfaces such as clothing, hair, furniture, and cars. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Thirdhand smoke equally harmful to cells

Thirdhand smoke affects cells in humans: Study.

30 Jun 2019 11:24 AM IST

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are rare, but they are almost always identical. But strangely enough, a new research has suggested that NDEs are more common than we think and they all have universal themes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Possible reasons behind near-death experiences

Near-death experiences are more common than we think. Researchers attempt to discover the reason behind them.

29 Jun 2019 8:30 PM IST

Insufficient sleep across the lifespan is significantly predictive of your development of Alzheimers disease pathology in the brain. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Insufficient sleep in 50s and 60s can trigger Alzheimer's

Poor quality sleep in 50s, 60s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease.

29 Jun 2019 12:35 PM IST