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Asthma leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, and to bring immediate relief and avoid complications inhalation therapy is being insisted upon.

Dealing with asthma effectively

There are a lot of myths related to asthma that delay treating the disease which can be controlled quite effectively.

26 Dec 2018 12:53 AM IST

The study shows more then 50 per cent positive for cocaine and opioids use disorder.

Urine drug test help to treat opioid use disorder, says study

UDT helps to analyse the individuals urine for the presence of illegal drugs.

25 Dec 2018 4:07 PM IST

It shows that consuming alcohol is a sign of celebrations on occasions.

Greeting cards portraying alcohol homogenise binge drinking, says...

Birthdays and Christmas wishes through alcohol themed greeting cards generalise habit of binge drinking

25 Dec 2018 3:56 PM IST

Christmas actually comes with several hidden health benefits. (Photo: AP)

Here are four ways Christmas is good for you

Experts say mulled wine has antiooxidants good for heart, charity activates regions of the brain associated with...

25 Dec 2018 12:41 PM IST

Boiling or frying spinach are sure-fire ways of destroying lutein, the study found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adding raw spinach to smoothie is healthiest way to eat the vegetable,...

According to researchers, heat destroys the antioxidants in spinach, like vitamin lutein, which is good for heart and...

25 Dec 2018 11:29 AM IST

In addition to the nutrients mentioned in this new research, pasta also provides important carbohydrates (Photo: Pixabay)

Elect right carbs for a healthy diet

Carbohydrates are a key to regulating blood sugar and providing energy throughout our bodies.

24 Dec 2018 1:47 PM IST

The ministry is considering increasing maximum quantity of packaged food items up to 50 kg/litres from the existing 25 kg/litres.

Hero labelled foods influence buyers, says study

Unhealthy food with Labels that have images of heroes would be more compelling than the same foods shown with villain...

24 Dec 2018 10:50 AM IST

An inguinal hernia occurs when a sac-like projection of the abdominal cavity extends down the groin on one or both sides toward the scrotum (in boys) or labia (in girls).

Take hernia seriously, neglect could cost you dear: Doctors

While inguinal hernia repair is a fairly common surgical procedure.

24 Dec 2018 6:01 AM IST

While a person may be HIV positive, it does not necessarily mean he has AIDS. (Photo: AP)

Cure for Aids: Scientists destroy HIV-infected cells in major...

According to researchers they have successfully destroyed cells infected with virus, typically treated with...

22 Dec 2018 4:36 PM IST

In nearly all Zika cases, symptoms are mild, resembling those of flu. However, the growing belief that Zika can also trigger microcephaly in babies born to mothers infected while pregnant has spread international alarm. (Photo: AP)

New discovery: Safer potential Zica vaccine that does not produce...

Reports show antibodies against Zika virus can worsen dengue virus infection, which, like Zika, is caused by a...

22 Dec 2018 12:27 PM IST

Expert reveals why everyone on the planet cant have a healthy diet. (Photo: Pexels)

Healthy diet, regular exercise reason to improve brain power in...

Results showed those who exercised showed greater improvements in executive functioning skills compared to those who did...

22 Dec 2018 11:11 AM IST

The study, published in journal PLOS ONE, is the first of its kind to examine how your brain makes food choices when calorie information is presented. (Photo: Pixabay)

Calorie-labelling makes people rethink food choices, says study

Study found foods that you might otherwise be inclined to eat became less desirable once the calorie content was...

22 Dec 2018 10:23 AM IST