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How household cleaning products may be making children fat. (Photo: Pixabay)

How household cleaning products may be making children fat

New study provides new information about the impact these products have on infant gut microbial composition.

18 Sept 2018 11:35 AM IST

Scientists develop birth control pills for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Aspirin does not reduce heart attack, stroke risk, says study

Aspirin-related compounds have been used for the treatment of pain since the 16th century BC.

18 Sept 2018 10:28 AM IST

Study found that infants living in households with disinfectants being used at least weekly were twice as likely to have higher levels of the gut microbes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Household cleaning products may make children overweight

Associations with altered gut flora in babies 3-4 months old were strongest for frequent use of household disinfectants.

18 Sept 2018 9:10 AM IST

Many studies have shown that babies with high levels of IgE in cord blood can go on to develop allergies later in childhood. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollen exposure during pregnancy linked to baby asthma risk

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of exposure to high grass pollens during pregnancy and soon after...

18 Sept 2018 8:57 AM IST

Schools should seek to empower bystander students who are not directly involved in acts of school violence (Photo: Pixabay)

Children who witness violence at school may face risk of psycho-social...

Witnessing major violence (physical assaults, carrying weapons) was associated with later drug use and delinquency.

17 Sept 2018 8:43 PM IST

This treatment could help tackle obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

This treatment could help tackle obesity

Experts say it helps patients to keep the weight off.

17 Sept 2018 6:27 PM IST

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

Aspirin can increase bleeding and does not reduce risk of heart...

The findings could help better understand the role of aspirin in disease prevention.

17 Sept 2018 12:31 PM IST

How psychotherapy benefits women caring for children with health issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

How psychotherapy benefits women caring for children with health...

Therapy sessions decreased depressive symptoms, negative thinking, and chronic stressors, and experienced improved sleep...

17 Sept 2018 11:58 AM IST

Exposure to pollen during pregnancy ups risk of asthma in babies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exposure to pollen during pregnancy ups risk of asthma in babies

The study provides new insight that could help us predict and manage diseases like asthma.

17 Sept 2018 11:38 AM IST

The problem majorly lies in the incorrect correlation of air pollution to just smog, pollen, and other outdoor air quality problems. Most people never even think about the quality of the air inside their cars, where harmful dust mites, antigens and other toxic elements get sealed up.

Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Air pollution has long been linked to increased risk of heart ailments, yet less is known about how they alter...

17 Sept 2018 9:11 AM IST

These findings are important for both our understanding of health and our understanding of parenting practices.

Here's how religious upbringing affects one's health

Study finds people who attend religious services, practic daily prayer, meditation in youth report greater life...

17 Sept 2018 8:48 AM IST

The invention can also minimise risk of infections as human tissue wont be pierced (Photo: Pixabay)

New bandage made from gold and silk can be a painless alternative for...

It is activated when heat from a laser shines on it causing it to bond to the skin and can withstand seven times more...

16 Sept 2018 7:19 PM IST