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Numerous cancers are preventable, but strategies to prevent them are either not accessible or not being adopted, leaving people at risk.

Cancer patients undergoing heart procedure at greater risk of...

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the most common interventional treatment undertaken in patients with...

3 Dec 2018 12:01 PM IST

Scientists associated with the study have even gone on to say that women who work under artificial lights, like night shift workers are even more at risk of developing the disease

Exposure to artificial light could cause insomnia, says study

Older adults exposed to higher levels of artificial, outdoor light at night were more likely to use hypnotic drugs for...

3 Dec 2018 11:30 AM IST

They even came up with a circular stating that usage of mobile phones would lead to suspension, but it has failed to deter the teachers.

Mobile phones are 7 times dirtier than toilet seats, says study

While those in leather cases have most bacteria, smartphones in plastic cases too have more than six times the germs...

3 Dec 2018 10:56 AM IST

The human body runs on a 24-hour cycle which is regulated by our internal clock, which is known as a circadian rhythm, or chronotype.

Night owls at high risk of heart disease, diabetes, says study

Researchers have uncovered a growing body of evidence indicating an increased risk of ill health in people with an...

3 Dec 2018 8:54 AM IST

Most people want their doctor to think highly of them. Theyre worried about being pigeonholed as someone who doesnt make good decisions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why patients lie to their doctors

Study found 60 to 80 pc of people have not been forthcoming with their doctors about information that could be relevant...

3 Dec 2018 8:38 AM IST

Experts suggest that calming up in terms of burning stress is also found to work for people who feel relaxed. (Representational Images)

Physical shaking relaxes mind

Experts ask people to do what they like to release energy from body.

3 Dec 2018 1:40 AM IST

Soy could help battle breast cancer, new study finds. (Photo: AFP)

Breast cancer treatments speed up biological ageing

Researchers found that after treatment, there was higher DNA damage and lower telomerase activity.

3 Dec 2018 1:19 AM IST

People who go to bed later tend to have unhealthier diets, consuming more alcohol, sugars, caffeinated drinks and fast food than early risers (Photo: AFP)

People who stay up late are at a higher risk of suffering from heart...

The human body runs on a 24-hour cycle which is regulated by our internal clock, which is known as a circadian rhythm,...

2 Dec 2018 8:13 PM IST

Most people admitted to holding back at least one medically relevant detail (Photo: AFP)

Almost 80 per cent people lie to doctors to avoid being judged or...

A third of all people also don't speak up or ask questions even if they disagree with something the doctor says.

2 Dec 2018 6:38 PM IST

Students take a sip of Coca Cola on a hot day in Pallavaram (Photo: DC)

Fructose link to diabetes may be different for sodas than fruit

Fruit and fruit juices as part of a diet with a healthy amount of calories appeared to have a slightly beneficial effect...

1 Dec 2018 2:15 PM IST

Improving nutrition only during the pregnancy period is not sufficient. (Representational Images)

Pregnancy losses increase risk of heart disease, says study

Study stated that women who experience pregnancy loss and do not go on to have children are at greater risk of...

1 Dec 2018 1:03 PM IST

Study links tobacco availability to smoking in pregnancy.(Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking bans tied to lower blood pressure in non-smokers

Results suggest that smoke-free policies help to protect non-smokers from these effects.

1 Dec 2018 12:49 PM IST