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Many are claiming that it brightened their skin and improved their digestive system (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors warn against dangerous new health trend of drinking turpentine

A clinical toxicologist also said that it can infect people with a form of pneumonia that can be fatal.

27 Sept 2018 8:33 PM IST

Aspirin can increase bleeding and does not reduce risk of heart attacks. (Photo: Pixabay)

An aspirin daily makes cancer patients 25 per cent more likely to...

Scientists found cancer patients already taking low dose of aspirin were up to 25 pc more likely to be alive at any time...

27 Sept 2018 3:55 PM IST

Oxford University study claims 800-calorie diets can help you loose weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strict low-calorie diets can help you loose weight faster, new study...

However, researchers also have a warning message. Read on to find out more.

27 Sept 2018 3:53 PM IST

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

Common heart condition linked to sudden death syndrome, new study...

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) affects one in every 100 people

27 Sept 2018 3:10 PM IST

In 2016, India had 80,000 new HIV infections compared to 1,50,000 in 2005, and 62,000 AIDS-related deaths compared to 1,50,000 in 2005.

HIV trials show new treatment could suppress virus for six months

The infusion offers hope of an alternative to the daily regimen of drugs that people living with HIV have to take to...

27 Sept 2018 2:23 PM IST

Researchers find link between BMI and mental health issues.(Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find link between BMI and mental health issues

New study's results highlight the need to tackle the obesity crisis.

27 Sept 2018 1:02 PM IST

Scientists develop drug that could treat Parkinsons disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop drug that could treat Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is associated with serious disease complications.

27 Sept 2018 12:20 PM IST

Healthy lifestyle in childhood ensures balance of gut bacteria later in life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy lifestyle in childhood ensures balance of gut bacteria later...

A child's sleeping, eating and fitness habits found to influence the balance of bacteria found in their gut as...

27 Sept 2018 11:38 AM IST

Oral contraceptives could reduce risk of ovarian cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Oral contraceptives could reduce risk of ovarian cancer: Study

Research has shown a reduced risk of ovarian cancer in women who take combined oral contraceptives.

27 Sept 2018 11:14 AM IST

Researchers discover what causes diarrhoea. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers discover what causes traveller's diarrhoea

New study explains how a particular bacteria works to cause the condition.

27 Sept 2018 10:47 AM IST

LVPEI is celebrating 20 years in treating peoples eyes and state that 70 per cent of the rural population has been covered in these three states. (Representional Image)

8 everyday habits affecting eye health

Researchers warned there had been a threefold increase in the number of cases of a rare eye infection that can cause...

27 Sept 2018 10:15 AM IST

All stages of diabetes require the use of technologies for an in-depth evaluation, treatment or both.

New tech to manage diabetes

Apple Watch can record heart rhythm.

27 Sept 2018 6:09 AM IST