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Unstable sugar levels trigger fluctuations in appetite causing people to over eat (Photo: AFP)

Study reveals how air pollution is capable of making people fat

By the age of ten children exposed to pollution were found to be heavier than those who were breathing clean air.

12 Nov 2018 3:23 PM IST

Fussy eaters may actually be intolerant to vegetables and fruits. (Photo: Pexels)

Vegetable intake keeps your heart healthy, says study

Elevated levels of TMAO may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms.

12 Nov 2018 1:43 PM IST

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

Prenatal exposure to insecticides can affect mental health of children

In the wake of the findings, researchers have called for immediate government intervention to phase out all...

12 Nov 2018 1:18 PM IST

Alarming study reveals one-third of married women in India experience spousal violence. (Photo: Pixabay)

One-third of married women in India experience spousal violence

The report states 'patriarchal attitudes' are deeply entrenched in the minds of people.

12 Nov 2018 1:05 PM IST

Scientists discover most salmonella resistant to various antibiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover most salmonella resistant to various antibiotics

The study also identified 39 genes responsible for resistance to antibiotics.

12 Nov 2018 12:40 PM IST

New study links social media addiction to narcissism. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study links social media addiction to narcissism

The use of visual social media may emphasise the perception of narcissistic individuals that they are the main focus of...

12 Nov 2018 12:15 PM IST

Prenatal exposure to insecticides linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal exposure to insecticides linked to neurodevelopmental...

Researchers have called for immediate government intervention to phase out all organophosphates.

12 Nov 2018 11:35 AM IST

Researchers say overtreating hypothyroidism patients may increase stroke risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers say overtreating hypothyroidism patients may increase...

Too much medication can lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with...

12 Nov 2018 11:17 AM IST

$2030 is the target date for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which includes a pledge to \end preventable child deaths\ (Photo: AFP)$ Lifestyle

Pneumonia may cause deaths of 11 million children by 2030: study

More than 880,000 children -- mainly aged less than two years old -- died from pneumonia in 2016 alone.

12 Nov 2018 10:52 AM IST

The patients were randomised to undergo a structured Yoga-CaRe programme comprising meditation, breathing exercises and selected heart friendly yoga poses in addition to life style advices.

Rehab yoga beneficial for cardiac patients

Programme sees big improvement in quality of life and return to routine.

12 Nov 2018 1:03 AM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Keeping out cancer

Despite cancer registeries noting high numbers, the actual burden could be much more, as many cases do not make it to...

12 Nov 2018 12:06 AM IST

Traditional cultural practices are often viewed with suspicion by the mainstream medical community (Photo: AFP)

Yoga based rehab as beneficial as conventional cardiac rehab for...

Patients were randomized to undergo a structured Yoga-CaRe program comprising meditation, breathing exercises and heart...

11 Nov 2018 8:47 PM IST