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It opens a whole range of possibilities in terms of investigating how precisely the circadian clock is related to all sorts of health outcomes (Photo: AFP)

Simple blood test can measure a person's internal body clock

This biological clock regulates biological processes, when you feel sleepy, when you feel hungry and when your immune...

11 Sept 2018 9:02 AM IST

Lynch Syndrome (LS), also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is caused by mutations in genes involved in the repair of DNA replication errors.

Vaccine approach can treat Lynch Syndrome

LS is the most common hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome accounting for 2-5 per cent of all colorectal cancers.

11 Sept 2018 1:53 AM IST

It was found that the innermost layer of the retina in one section of the eye had an average thickness of 35 microm when compared to the thickness of 37 mi.m in those who didnt have the disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eyes can reveal Parkinson's early

The average age of the participants who were studied was 69 years of age, and were not on medication.

11 Sept 2018 12:43 AM IST

Always put some thought to what you are wearing. Comfortable clothing with minimum accessories is best advised (Photo: AFP)

Here are safety tips which can help you survive a mob

Experts believe that with a little care and caution, we can prevent injuries when there is massive crowd build up.

10 Sept 2018 5:44 PM IST

It is meant to treat spinal stenosis which causes narrowing of spinal canal (Photo: AFP)

Tiny bullet shaped implant may provide relief from long-term back pain

The device can be screwed into a person's lower spine providing support that can alleviate pressure on nerves.

10 Sept 2018 5:08 PM IST

While many women blame doctors at private hospitals for preferring Caesarean or C-section deliveries to vaginal births, doctors in the city say that the reasons for these range from health issues, social factors and also C-section on demand by pregnant women.

Woman who entered menopause at 11 surprises all with baby at 31

Amanda gave birth after getting pregnant via IVF using Tom's sperm and a donor egg.

10 Sept 2018 12:52 PM IST

People taking HIV-prevention pill may get more primary care. (Photo: Pixabay)

HIV prevention pill reaching more people who need it

Study found self-reported PrEP use among men is approximately doubling each year.

10 Sept 2018 10:55 AM IST

45 strains of vibrio cholera were isolated from 10 different places in India.

Cholera outbreak kills 10 people in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe suffered its biggest cholera outbreak in 2008 at the height of an economic crisis.

10 Sept 2018 9:49 AM IST

Subtle variations in millions of genes raise a persons risk of developing diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes are key to academic success, says study

Study explains substantial influence genes have on academic success, from the start of elementary school to the last day...

10 Sept 2018 9:02 AM IST

In a woman, who is 28 years of age the outcome would be good in either frozen or fresh transfer rather than a woman who is 38 years of age. (Representational Images)

Freezing eggs gives 60 per cent success rate in pregnancy

The age of the woman also is an important factor in the success rate of pregnancy, says senior infertility specialist.

10 Sept 2018 4:09 AM IST

They claimed these days there has been a sharp rise in the number of children complaining of tinnitus an ear disorder that leads to a sensation of hearing a sound, when no external sound is present. (Representional Image)

Tinnitus reaches feverish pitch among children

It is associated with changes in certain networks in the brain, which keeps the brain constantly active with little...

10 Sept 2018 3:45 AM IST

Both sexes had different factors disrupting their sleep such as children for women and finances for men (Photo: AFP)

People in countries that promote gender equality enjoy better quality...

The findings show that better division of domestic tasks and financial responsibilities works in favour of both sexes.

9 Sept 2018 6:46 PM IST