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These immunotherapy payloads come in a little metal device with nanochannels (Photo: AFP)

Implantable device can deliver cancer therapy without side effects:...

Inserted straight into a tumour, this nanofluidic seed makes it possible to deliver a one-time, sustained-release dose.

24 Oct 2018 7:34 PM IST

How breathing through your nose improves your memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

How breathing through your nose improves your memory

Previous research shows respiration influences human cognition.

24 Oct 2018 6:51 PM IST

Around 40 per cent people globally suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives (Photo: AFP)

Lavender can be safer alternative to anti-anxiety drugs as it helps...

The drug has been known to have side effects that affect memory, male breast growth and may lead to birth defects.

24 Oct 2018 5:51 PM IST

Aerobic exercise could help reduce depression symptoms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Aerobic exercise could help reduce depression symptoms

24 Oct 2018 4:41 PM IST

Peoples judgment is influenced by their wishful thinking. (Photo: Pixabay)

People's judgment is influenced by their wishful thinking: Study

By ignoring unpleasant information, we avoid drawing threatening conclusions, expert reveals.

24 Oct 2018 4:06 PM IST

Victorias Secret model opens up about body dysmorphia battle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Victoria's Secret model opens up about body dysmorphia battle

Australian model Bridget Malcolm also reveals working for Victoria's Secret isn't as glamorous as it seems.

24 Oct 2018 3:24 PM IST

Family acceptance of those identifying as LGBT linked to reduced stress. (Photo: Pixabay)

Family acceptance of those identifying as LGBT linked to reduced...

Those who receive support from their families are less likely to think about suicide.

24 Oct 2018 2:46 PM IST

Prolactin is a hormone that makes a womans body produce breast milk (Photo: AFP)

New hormone kit will enable men to breastfeed but may cause them to...

The hormone kit requires a man to take a cocktail of drugs in order to grow milk ducts by the time the child is born.

24 Oct 2018 2:45 PM IST

Regular bedtime improves sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Struggling to get out of bed in morning is medical condition, not...

Condition, known as dysania, the disorder - which is not medically recognised - is defined by having trouble getting up...

24 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST

Researchers find link between breastfeeding and lower risk of maternal hypertension

Researchers find link between breastfeeding and lower risk of maternal...

New study finds breastfeeding can have a protective affect against high blood pressure in women.

24 Oct 2018 1:46 PM IST

Managing high blood pressure may prevent life-threatening organ damage in diabetics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Managing high blood pressure may prevent life-threatening organ damage...

New study found that both diabetics and non-diabetics with hypertensive emergencies had similar rates of severe injury...

24 Oct 2018 1:20 PM IST

Although the exact causes of depression are not certain, it is believed a disrupted circadian rhythm or body clock could be to blame. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taking hot bath twice a week is better than exercise for treating...

Experts say that this could be because it restores the body's natural temperature rhythm over the course of the day.

24 Oct 2018 12:13 PM IST