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In a study involving mice, researchers found that their strongest peptide could completely eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa. (Photo: Pixabay)

Toxic wasp venom could help protect humans against superbugs

Scientists studied the antimicrobial properties of a toxin normally found in a South American wasp.

8 Dec 2018 11:42 AM IST

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

Here are lifestyle changes one should incorporate for a healthy heart

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body.

8 Dec 2018 8:56 AM IST

Elderly population is growing at a perpetual rate of 2.3%, a rate that is unheard of in any other state.

Disability among India's elderly much higher than estimated, says...

Study found that 17.91 per cent of males and 26.21 per cent of females aged 60 and above, experience disability.

8 Dec 2018 8:41 AM IST

Uncontrolled vehicular population has been one of the major reasons that have deteriorated the air quality of Bangalore.

35% of children in Bengaluru have asthma, says scientists

Bangalore today is the second most heavily polluted city in the country.

8 Dec 2018 3:27 AM IST

Scientists said that people need to accept being shy and understand that theres nothing wrong with being quiet (Photo: AFP)

Shy people are more likely to suffer anxiety during a hangover: study

Researchers also found that consuming six units of alcohol can help shy people cut down inhibitions.

7 Dec 2018 4:32 PM IST

Alarming study reveals lung cancer deaths among women on the rise. (Photo

IIT Kharagpur researchers develop tools to diagnose lung diseases

System has been developed by researchers of Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications engineering of...

7 Dec 2018 3:28 PM IST

The HIV virus can hide in cells in an inactivated state, meaning it isnt actively replicating. (Photo: AP)

Genetic switch may lead to HIV cure, says study

People with HIV virus can live normal lives with exceedingly low or even undetectable viral loads thanks due to...

7 Dec 2018 2:18 PM IST

Migrants are, however, more prone to diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and tuberculosis, but tend to spread those infections among immigrant communities. (Photo: AP)

Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive...

7 Dec 2018 10:35 AM IST

Apomorphine drug is available both as injections and infusion pump, which provides relief to the Parkinson patients within a couple of minutes, compared with other treatments that take over 30 minutes. (Representational Images)

New drug to treat Parkinson's disease

A new type of medication Apomorphine' was launched in Bengaluru by Vikram Hospitals on Thursday.

7 Dec 2018 2:07 AM IST

Hospitals have often been accused of getting patients undergo many tests which are actually not required. (Representational Images)

Doctors fail to agree on tests required

Constant allegations that hospitals are doing unnecessary tests are heard every now and then.

7 Dec 2018 1:09 AM IST

The complete female check-up has mammograms and also pap smear which is recommended to only those who have a family history of breast and cervical cancers.

General check-ups won't protect you from disease

Hidden diseases like cancers, infections, problems in the spine and other nerve conditions emerge only when there are...

7 Dec 2018 1:05 AM IST

The new pill will target this gene and hence help people control their weight (Photo: AFP)

Scientists to create pill that will allow people to eat without...

They have found that the lack of a gene called RCAN1 can prevent people from gaining weight and fat mass.

6 Dec 2018 7:48 PM IST