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Lack of proper sleep coupled with increased alcohol and smoke consumption also affects the digestive system (Photo: AFP)

People in Delhi adopting unhealthy lifestyles due to increasing...

Women (33 per cent) binge eat at night more than men (29 per cent). Also, more women have erratic eating habits as...

30 Sept 2018 8:29 PM IST

The study also found that the plant doesnt affect healthy human liver cells (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover Amazonian plant that can be effective against...

They claim that botanical extract from Vismia baccifera can kill tumours by triggering cancer cells to suicide.

30 Sept 2018 5:03 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood secondhand smoke exposure tied to arthritis in adulthood

Smoking has long been linked to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

30 Sept 2018 1:50 PM IST

New model can identify factors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

New model can identify factors linked to mortality after traumatic...

This model can help researchers develop strategies for prevention and early intervention.

30 Sept 2018 12:03 PM IST

Researchers find link between depression and heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find link between depression and heart disease

Depression is becoming increasingly common.

30 Sept 2018 11:33 AM IST

Researchers say high carbohydrate intake increases mortality rate

Researchers say high carbohydrate intake increases mortality rate

Experts also say dairy products like full fat milk or cheese are not bad, if taken in moderation.

30 Sept 2018 10:18 AM IST

Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life: Study

Acne severity was significantly correlated with health-related quality of life and psychological distress.

30 Sept 2018 9:41 AM IST

There were more than 500 patients at the out-patient department on Monday but doctors said that elective cataract surgeries still cant be performed on them. (Representational image)

Sterilisation of equipment must to prevent infections

The most important stage is decontamination where the chemicals are used to inactivate, destroy blood borne pathogens.

30 Sept 2018 1:06 AM IST

Dark chocolate is also rich in serotonin, a chemical naturally present in the brain tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dark chocolate, cocoa butter important source of vitamin D

Study found that cocoa and foods containing cocoa have significant amounts of vitamin D2.

29 Sept 2018 5:50 PM IST

Common heart condition linked to sudden death syndrome, new study warns. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: High carbohydrate intake increases mortality rate,...

The study also dismissed the age-old convention that low consumption of dietary fat helps keep blood cholesterol levels...

29 Sept 2018 5:10 PM IST

It has emerged that Roberto had revealed to his psychiatrist that he had began enlarging his penis since he was a teenager. (Photo: Pixabay)

UP teen shoves electric wire up penis to arouse self, needs surgery

Urologists were forced to use a laser to break the wire up into smaller pieces to pull out of his urethra.

29 Sept 2018 4:41 PM IST

Consuming 43 grams of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E.

World Heart Day: 3 recipes for healthy heart

Research shows that almonds, which are a source of protein and high in dietary fibre, can help in maintaining healthy...

29 Sept 2018 4:12 PM IST