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One important strategy would be to increase the use of blood pressure medications, many of which are safe and affordable. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

How public health can reduce premature deaths

These public health interventions could prevent millions of premature deaths.

11 Jun 2019 10:01 AM IST

Disturbances to the sleep/wake schedules have been linked to a variety of health issues, including mood swings, increased morbidity and mortality rates and declines in cognitive and physical performance. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Few tweaks for night owl to improve brain performance

Here's how night owls can improve mental well-being, performance.

11 Jun 2019 9:55 AM IST

RA science is in a fortunate situation compared to many other inflammatory diseases where it is rarely known when and where disease-specific immunity may be triggered and how it may gradually evolve towards targeting of the end organ. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Is there a cure to rheumatoid arthritis?

Prevention of autoimmune is still a new territory.

11 Jun 2019 9:48 AM IST

High body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference were also associated with higher risks of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Abdominal and thigh fats can be the cause of prostate cancer

Body fat distribution associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study.

10 Jun 2019 7:03 PM IST

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease affects around one in 10 children and is the most common paediatric liver disorder. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Detect paediatric liver disease through blood test

New blood test on horizon for paediatric liver disease.

10 Jun 2019 3:03 PM IST

Although fresh oyster mushrooms contain almost no vitamin D, the fungus produces it after exposure to sunlight much like the human body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sun-exposed oyster mushroom beneficial for TB patients

Studies reveal that Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms helpful for tuberculosis patients.

10 Jun 2019 12:59 PM IST

According to another study changing the order in which food is eaten could reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Plant based diet can help prevent diabetes

Here is how your diet influences diabetes.

10 Jun 2019 11:36 AM IST

Researchers also studied the effects of Caffeine and L-theanine, substances found in tea leaves, in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Diet can affect your child's brain performance

Study reveals how diet affects children's brain.

9 Jun 2019 3:30 PM IST

To be safe and most effective, the right amount must be consumed at the right time. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New web-based tool to determine ideal time for your coffee intake

Scientists have developed a novel tool helps predict ideal time to take your coffee.

9 Jun 2019 2:44 PM IST

A biopsy is invasive, resource intensive, costly, prone to sampling error and carries a small risk of significant complications. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Paediatric liver disease to be detected from blood test

New blood test on horizon for paediatric liver disease.

8 Jun 2019 7:08 PM IST

The research team found compelling evidence relating to the mechanism of action elicited by AGEs in determining food allergy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware, allergies can be triggered by junk food

Junk food could cause food allergy in children.

8 Jun 2019 2:50 PM IST

Past research has shown that sexual minority youth reported nearly three times more substance use than heterosexual youth. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

LGBT women at heightened risk of drug use

Women LGBT at high risk of substance use after the age of 13.

8 Jun 2019 11:03 AM IST