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Depressive and eating disorders have decreased life expectancy and are affecting females more than men

Food for thought

One of the interesting aspects of the study talks about eating disorders and how it affects disability-adjusted...

8 Jan 2020 12:56 AM IST

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie found out through genetic testing that she is at high risk for breast cancer. She ultimately decided to undergo and a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing the disease.

The malignant crab

Testing positive to be carrying a mutation can be scary.

6 Jan 2020 1:04 AM IST

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Be happy today and everyday

This new year, focus your energies into leading a happier and more fulfiling life than ever before.

1 Jan 2020 12:42 AM IST

The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health. (Photo: ANI)

Skin lesions can now be treated with bioelectric stimulations

Study suggests bioelectric stimulations can be used to treat skin lesions.

31 Dec 2019 3:04 PM IST

The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and was led by St Michaels Hospital of Unity Health Toronto. (Photo: ANI)

Drinking whole milk can reduce risk of overweight

Studies reveal that children who consume whole milk are at lower risk of being overweight.

31 Dec 2019 2:58 PM IST

VMAT 1 contains two mutations or the genome changes which are human-specific. (Photo: ANI)

Dopamine and serotonin play significant roles in emotional and...

Study reveals that evolutionary changes in human brain, potential reason of anxiety.

30 Dec 2019 1:08 PM IST

According to the research published in the Journal of Neuroscience. (Photo: ANI)

Regulation of neurotransmission could explain depression

Why doesn-'t stress always lead to depression, find researchers?

30 Dec 2019 12:29 PM IST

This disturbing trend is being fuelled by suspected suicide cases among under-19s who have overdosed on legal or prescription opioid drugs. (Photo: ANI)

Children die due to poisoning by strong painkillers

More kids ending up in emergency rooms due to pain killer poisoning: Study.

30 Dec 2019 11:35 AM IST

These findings can be scaled according to the human model to further explore the efficacy of caffeine-containing beverages, like coffee and tea, in aiding weight loss and cholesterol control. (Photo: ANI)

Tea and coffee can slim you down

Coffee and tea can help you slim down on a bad diet.

30 Dec 2019 11:26 AM IST

A slow breakdown

A slow breakdown

Motor-neurone disease, which can impede basic bodily functions including walking, breathing and swallowing, has no cure.

30 Dec 2019 12:13 AM IST

Another very effective way of keeping the child busy in a positive manner is enrolling them in some volunteer work for a charitable cause. (Photo: ANI)

How working mothers can keep their child entertained

Ways for working mothers to keep their children entertained during holidays.

29 Dec 2019 7:22 PM IST

The silenced cells change shape and experience stress in their endoplasmic reticulum, a structure that assembles new proteins. (Photo: ANI)

High-fat meal completely shuts down the communication for few hours

Studies reveal that fatty food can restrict gut communication with body.

29 Dec 2019 6:23 PM IST