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If the donor doesnt follow a proper diet, prior to and after donating blood, he/she can experience nausea, dizziness or even faint-heartedness. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gear your body up for blood donation with these tips

Keep your body in the best shape by consuming these foods before donating blood.

14 Jun 2019 6:34 PM IST

Blood groups must be compatible for donation or else can lead to clotting of the blood and other health complications. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Blood Donor Day: Save lives, be a donor

Blood donation can save several lives, do your bit and donate blood.

14 Jun 2019 12:05 PM IST

Although is it still being tested, chemotherapy by aerosol has shown promising results against certain cancers, in a treatment with fewer side effects that offers hope to some of the weakest patients. (Photo: AFP)

Aerosol chemotherapy, ray new of hope for treating stomach cancer

For stomach cancer, aerosol chemotherapy offers breath of hope.

14 Jun 2019 10:58 AM IST

Weight management interventions for boys may anticipate their possible depression. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Depression and weight in children are interlinked

Gender affects correlation between depression and weight in children: Study.

14 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST

The best food sources of vitamin K include leafy greens such as spinach, kale and broccoli and some dairy products. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Vitamin K deficiency leads to mobility limitations

Studies show that low levels of circulating Vitamin K linked to mobility limitation in older adults: Study.

13 Jun 2019 8:30 PM IST

Differentiating the unique brain circuits behind dependent cannabis use could also be useful for understanding how to combat the problem of cannabis addiction. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Know the reason why you get hooked on to Cannabis

Here is why do people get addicted to cannabis.

13 Jun 2019 7:30 PM IST

The lychee toxins are particularly bad when consumed on an empty stomach. The chemical found in the translucent fruit affects the brain when body sugar levels are low. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lychee toxins cause deadly brain disease among children

Bihar, known for its lychees, has witnessed the deaths of several children due to poisoning from toxins in the fruit.

13 Jun 2019 1:38 PM IST

Men are embracing the idea of surgery more than before. (Photo: ANI)

For men, plastic surgery acts as confidence booster

Studies show that more men undergo plastic surgery.

13 Jun 2019 9:15 AM IST

Domestic violence can have a serious impact on health and well-being, so we would encourage anyone experiencing abuse from an intimate partner to seek help from their GP. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Men too can be a victim of domestic violence

Male victims of domestic abuse face barriers to get help: Study.

13 Jun 2019 9:08 AM IST

While the findings showed total physical activity had favourable effects on cardiovascular health, more intense physical activity was more beneficial. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Active childhood can ensure a healthy heart in adulthood

Physical activity in early childhood can affect future cardiovascular health.

12 Jun 2019 1:39 PM IST

This approach could improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy in combination with PARP inhibitors and counteract the systematic resistance that develops with this treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Therapeutic punch to destroy ovarian cancer cells

Researchers develop 'one-two punch' to destroy cancerous ovarian cells.

12 Jun 2019 10:03 AM IST

Microgreens are usually slightly larger than sprouts, are grown in soil rather than water for more taste and nutrient quality and notably are already producing their first growth of tiny leaves that sprouts dont yet have. (Photo: AP)

Microgreens burst with nutrition

Microgreens: a tiny, nutritional, easy-to-grow crop all year.

12 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST