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A new study highlights that e-cigarettes hamper the cleaning of mucus from the airways. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

E-cigarettes can hamper clearing of airways

E-cigarette vaping harms mucus clearance, study suggests.

8 Jun 2019 10:54 AM IST

Smartphones-driven social media as one of the biggest drivers of stress. (Photo: AP)

Social stress from smartphones a real issue among teenagers

Schools reckon with social stress: I'm on my phone so much'.

7 Jun 2019 8:00 PM IST

Older women and young girls will have more awareness about their wellness and will be aided by medical and technological advancements. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rise of sexual wellness and awareness around women in India

The concept of female sexual pleasure has evolved over the years.

7 Jun 2019 3:41 PM IST

The creamier, flakier, richer versions were a roaring success. (Photo: AFP)

Portuguese style egg tart is Brit in origin

How a Brit got Asia to fall for Macau's Portuguese egg tarts.

7 Jun 2019 11:07 AM IST

The limit to human endurance is measured in multiples of something called basal metabolism, which is the minimum energy, counted in calories, that is expended by the body to keep itself going for one minute. (Photo: AFP)

Understanding absolute psychological boundary of human endurance

Scientists seek out limit to human endurance in terms of human psychology.

7 Jun 2019 10:25 AM IST

The widest range of views concerned alcoholism, drug and gambling addiction, social anxiety disorder, insomnia, and work exhaustion. (Representational/Pixabay)

The fine line between mental health and illness

Mental disorder or illness? Where to draw the line?

7 Jun 2019 10:06 AM IST

The time to start having conversations about screen time and setting rules is when kids are in pre-school and also to model good behavior, such as not texting while driving. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Know the digital health hazards on your child

Here's why parents should set screen-time limits for their kids.

7 Jun 2019 9:56 AM IST

The new research uses a specific algorithm based on automatic speech recognition to detect and recognise the features of infant cries. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Parents soon to identify reason why babies cry

New artificial intelligence algorithm to identify reason behind baby cries.

6 Jun 2019 3:26 PM IST

Considering that turmeric is a natural antiseptic which helps to keep bacteria from spreading, it can help fight pimples and other skin woes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Boost your eye health with turmeric

The popularity of Haldi is increasing due to its natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

6 Jun 2019 11:22 AM IST

Non-medical use of alprazolam appears to be more prevalent in younger adults. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Anti-anxiety medication could be possibly be misused

Researchers examine potential misuse of anti-anxiety medication: Study.

6 Jun 2019 10:46 AM IST

The main source of red meat listed by the researchers was beef, while chicken served as the main white meat protein. (Photo: ANI)

White meat has great impact on cholesterol level

Study reveals that white meat is just as bad for health as red beef.

6 Jun 2019 10:31 AM IST

The results revealed that children who participated consistently from ages 6 to 10 showed fewer instances of those factors at age 12 than their counterparts who did not engage in physical activity in a consistent way. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Kids who play sports are less prone to emotional stress

Regular sports less prone to emotional stress later in life.

5 Jun 2019 11:04 AM IST