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Lacto-vegetarians were at highest risk for the condition and people who are on a strict eating schedule, spending large amounts of time preparing meals, were also at greater risk. (Photo: ANI)

Clean eating can turn into an obsession

Here's how clean eating can become an unhealthy obsession.

16 May 2019 9:04 AM

Sometimes nosebleeds occur due to some infection and might require antibiotic ointment and medication for treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Cause and cure of summer nosebleed

Highlighting the cause and cure of summer nosebleed.

15 May 2019 4:34 PM

Biofilms are bacteria that stick together and the formation of biofilm has been reported in diseases such as colorectal cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Food addictives might be affecting your gut

Studies reveal that common food additive affect gut microbiota.

15 May 2019 10:14 AM

Hearing aids also may not reduce dementia risk, but older people should be screened for hearing loss and treated accordingly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise is the cure to dementia, not vitamin pills

What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills.

15 May 2019 9:18 AM

Researchers have found that low humidity is a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Dry air during winters can trigger the flu

Here's why people more likely to get sick during winter.

14 May 2019 2:54 PM

Sun exposure is an important factor in the development of melanoma, so it often appears on the face, neck, arms and torso. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Watch out for signs of melanoma

5 things you need to know about melanoma.

14 May 2019 11:10 AM

There’s no one sure way to prevent kidney stones but a combination of diet and lifestyle changes may help reduce your risk.

Why is there a rise of kidney stones in women

With an increasing number of women reporting with the disease, kidney stones seem to have become an indicator of the narrowing gender gap.

14 May 2019 5:09 AM

The use of pain medications was significantly higher among bullied students even when controlling for the amount of pain they felt. (Photo: ANI)

School bullying can result in increased medication usage

Bullying in school is directly linked to usage of pain medication.

13 May 2019 12:35 PM

The stress of ageing can cause damage to sperm which can lead to a decrease in sperm count and a change in the sperm and egg that is passed from parent to offspring and becomes incorporated into the DNA of cells in the offspring's body. (Photo: ANI)

Fertility in danger! Men try having family before it’s too late

Studies reveal that men too have ticking 'biological clock' just like women.

13 May 2019 11:37 AM

The risk of cardiovascular disease increases with high blood pressure, a known consequence of excess caffeine consumption. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

High alert for coffee lovers! Know your limit

Consuming too much of caffeine can be detrimental for your health.

13 May 2019 10:57 AM

Sleep plays a major role in how we process, use and remember information. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Good sleep essential for good working memory

Good sleep quality, mood leads to good working memory, suggests study.

12 May 2019 1:24 PM

Heart failure is a frequent cause of hospitalisation in older adults and is associated with substantial health care costs, so identifying modifiable risk factors for heart failure is an important public health goal. (Representational/Pexels)

Prevent heart failure with DASH diet

DASH diet can reduce heart failure risk in people under 75.

12 May 2019 11:16 AM

UTIs are one of the most common types of bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25 per cent of all infections. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Possible link between menopause and UTI?

Study finds why UTI occurs more in postmenopausal women.

11 May 2019 1:50 PM

Therapy to reduce anger would be beneficial for elders as it would help them in regulating their emotions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Anger can be damaging to health in old age

In old age, anger can have physical manifestations such arthritis and heart disease.

10 May 2019 2:13 PM

The initiative is one of the first to involve the quartet of royals who are joint patrons of the Royal Foundation, their primary vehicle for helping charities and good causes and which is supporting the Shout scheme. (Photo: AP)

British royals launch new phone messaging service to help people

British royals William, Kate, Harry and Meghan launch mental health service.

10 May 2019 11:28 AM

More than half of the global rise over these 33 years was due to increases in BMI in rural areas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rural areas have more obesity cases than urban areas

Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: Study.

10 May 2019 10:17 AM

The research found that meals including avocado not only resulted in a significant reduction in hunger and an increase in how satisfied participants felt, but also found that an intestinal hormone called PYY was an important messenger of the physiological response. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Avocados, as a substitute for carbohydrates can aid weight loss

Avocados can help in suppressing hunger without adding calories.

10 May 2019 10:00 AM

The game automatically customised the training to focus on the sweets that each participant tended to eat and adjusted the difficulty according to how well they were resisting the temptation of sweets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

‘Brain training’ game to resist sweet temptation

Researchers develop computer game that can train brain to eat less sugar.

10 May 2019 9:59 AM

Research shows a clear relationship between the appendix, or appendix removal and Parkinson's disease, but it is only an association. (Photo: ANI)

Appendix removal can lead to Parkinson’s

Risk of Parkinson's more for those who got appendix removed.

10 May 2019 9:14 AM

Burnout cases have been on the rise all over the world and as a result, the general health of people is going downhill. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Are you on the verge of a burnout? Read to find out

Burnout has been a prevalent issue worldwide and is resulting in poor public health.

09 May 2019 5:37 PM

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