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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

Researchers have found a toxin which targets the group of mosquitoes that are responsible for transmitting malaria. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Toxins from botox family could cure malaria

Could botox cousin reduce malaria by selectively targeting mosquitoes?

29 Jun 2019 12:08 PM IST

What is more, high sleep variability and sleeping little, less than six hours, a day was associated with a lower decrease in body mass index and waist circumference. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Quality of sleep impacts weight loss

Variation in sleep patterns and the duration impact weight loss.

29 Jun 2019 11:01 AM IST

This breakthrough is an achievement of cell-based hair-loss therapies and the field of regenerative medicine. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Critical breakthrough in curing baldness on the horizon

Scientists come up with a groundbreaking research that could help those suffering from baldness.

28 Jun 2019 6:49 PM IST

As temperatures increase with climate change, infectious mosquitoes in areas surrounding mountains, for example, may be able to transmit the parasite higher up the mountains than they have in the past. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Warmer climate can lead to rise in malaria infection

Climate warming may increase malaria risk in colder areas.

28 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST

The study was conducted on mice and it confirms the theory that the abnormally folded alpha-synuclein may originate in the gut and then eventually spread to the brain. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Parkinson's disease possibly originates in gastrointestinal tract

Research shows the misfolding of a key protein in the gut can get transmitted to the brain by a domino effect.

27 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

While more education also was associated with improved high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, the researchers found that more education also was associated with a higher body-mass index (BMI) and total cholesterol. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Extended years of childhood education reduces heart problems

More years of education may reduce heart disease risk: Study.

27 Jun 2019 10:16 AM IST

Alterations of circuits may help explain a hallmark of addiction - why people continue to make harmful choices even after repeated negative experiences, researchers say. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Know how your brain helps you make decisions

How the brain helps us make good or bad decisions.

27 Jun 2019 10:02 AM IST

For the study, researchers used high-density electroencephalography (EEG) and other tools to map interactions between different brain regions when babies were in active sleep and quiet sleep. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Premature birth affects brain health at a later stage in life

Premature birth affects infants' brain health, changes sleep brain activity.

27 Jun 2019 9:56 AM IST

A person can be exposed to triclosan via consumer products, like soaps, hand sanitisers, toothpaste, and mouthwash and contaminated water. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chemicals in everyday products can up risk of osteoporosis

Chemical in soaps, toothpastes may up osteoporosis risk in women: Study

26 Jun 2019 4:22 PM IST