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Organisations are working to create a fine balance between maximum productivity and a stress-free work environment. (Photo: Representational/Pixels)

How important is mental health at workplaces

What mental health needs are more sunlight, more candour and more unashamed conversation.

20 Dec 2019 3:18 PM IST

The eggs were sold to retailers and food service operators in plastic pails and could be used in products like salads. (Photo: AP)

Hard-boiled eggs cause food poisoning outbreak in US

Food poisoning linked to hard-boiled eggs in food service.

20 Dec 2019 1:12 PM IST

Job stress can even lead to a more sinister and hidden type of hypertension that can go unnoticed during a regular medical checkup but may shoot up when measured in a different surrounding or situation. (Photo: ANI)

Hypertension common among those who work long hours

Long working hours may lead to high blood pressure, says Canadian Study.

20 Dec 2019 11:33 AM IST

The largest apparent protective effect was found for children who had a household pet dog at birth or were first exposed after birth but before age 3. (Photo: ANI)

Exposure to dogs in childhood can reduce risk of schizophrenia

Children exposed to dogs less likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.

20 Dec 2019 10:54 AM IST

This device is unique in that we specifically created it to work well with the small and intricate muscles associated with swallowing events. (Photo: ANI)

This wearable device can help people who have difficult in swallowing

New wearable device to help millions with swallowing problems: Study.

19 Dec 2019 2:24 PM IST

Multiple specific sleep disorders are also age-related, including obstructive sleep apnoea, periodic leg movements during sleep, rapid eye movement sleep behaviour, and change in the normal sleep cycle. (Photo: ANI)

Menopause can cause disturbed nightâ€™s sleep

Menopause complicates good night-'s sleep: Study.

19 Dec 2019 12:53 PM IST

A meal loaded with too much of fat and grease can silence the communication between the intestine and the rest of your body. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Greasy food can interrupt bodyâ€™s communication with gut

Here-'s why greasy meal interrupts gut-'s communication with body.

19 Dec 2019 12:37 PM IST

If we can identify ways to boost memory retrieval through this BMAL1 pathway, then we can think about applications to human diseases of memory deficit. (Photo: ANI)

Forgetfulness depends upon time of day

Study suggests forgetfulness might depend on time of day.

19 Dec 2019 12:16 PM IST

In addition, women who lost 9 kg or more and gained some (but not all) of the weight back had a lower risk of breast cancer compared with those whose weight remained stable. (Photo: ANI)

Breast cancer risk reduced by sustained weight loss after 50

Sustained weight loss linked with reduced breast cancer risk: Study.

19 Dec 2019 11:22 AM IST

The problem can be partly attributed to the fact that such medications are readily available and can be obtained on medical prescription with ease. (Photo: ANI)

American adolescents are abusing anxiety medication more than ever

Anxiety medication abuse on rise among American adolescents: Study.

18 Dec 2019 3:31 PM IST

The research was published in the journal of eNeuro. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-depressants can alter sensory processing in babies if consumed...

Studies suggest that exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy can alter sensory processing well into adulthood.

18 Dec 2019 10:02 AM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly. (Photo: ANI)

Stress and anxiety in pregnant women can lead to premature birth

Study finds women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies.

18 Dec 2019 9:56 AM IST