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The study demonstrates that individual T cells differ widely and these differences may be clinically significant in the context of a rapidly evolving pathogen such as HIV. (Photo: Pixabay)

Possibility of a HIV vaccine

Researchers recently found new clues that could lead to the development of a vaccine to control HIV.

2 Feb 2019 1:14 PM IST

In the age bracket of 0-10 years, around 35% of children tested were having abnormal levels of hemoglobin (Hb) and it further increased to 41% for children tested in the age bracket of 10-20 years.

Junk food effect: Anaemia on rise among kids

The study also found that the most common cause of anaemia was iron deficiency.

2 Feb 2019 5:48 AM IST

All of them are active members of the cancer society.

Defeating the Big C in style

Survivors walk the ramp as part of cancer awareness campaign.

2 Feb 2019 12:28 AM IST

The painkillers will help prevent general side effects like respiratory depression, drowsiness, the risk of dependency, or constipation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Privileged abuse of opioids

Denial of pain relief to the less developed countries needlessly.

1 Feb 2019 8:37 PM IST

Without genetic testing, the genetic changes causing the developmental problem can not be detected by standard diagnostic testing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic testing for healthier babies

Genetic testing improves diagnosis of developmental disorders during pregnancy: Study.

1 Feb 2019 7:43 PM IST

About 80 per cent of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented, through healthy lifestyle choices like avoiding a junk food diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Newly expanded definition of high blood pressure

Almost half of Americans have heart disease according to the new definition: Study.

1 Feb 2019 4:50 PM IST

Kids are suffering with dengue and viral fevers. (Representational Images)

Do not donate blood for six months if infected with dengue, say...

Five cases of transfusion-transmitted dengue, including one case of dengue haemorrhagic fever, have been documented.

1 Feb 2019 12:35 AM IST

Asbestos alert in Sri Lanka

Asbestos alert in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka halts imports of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder pending asbestos tests.

31 Jan 2019 8:31 PM IST

Nutritionist Dr Lesley Braun

Braun, the natural way!

The nutritionist spills the beans on the way forward for good health and wellness...

31 Jan 2019 12:16 AM IST

Health benefits of using public transport

Health benefits of using public transport

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use: Study.

30 Jan 2019 8:34 PM IST

Pre-teens who use a mobile phone or watch TV in the dark an hour before bed are at risk of not getting enough sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Staring into the darkness

Children looking at screens in darkness before bedtime are at risk of poor sleep, anxiety and obesity.

30 Jan 2019 2:15 PM IST

Being bullied at work can increase risk of heart attack, stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart attack cases spike due to dip in temperature

Due to narrowing blood vessels, heart cases increase by 25%.

30 Jan 2019 12:35 AM IST