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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 infections and AIDS related deaths decline in India sine 2010: UN...

Number of people suffering from HIV AIDS in TN dwindling.

8 Sept 2018 3:01 AM IST

All you need to know about spinal stenosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

All you need to know about spinal stenosis

Find out if you could be at a risk of having spinal stenosis.

7 Sept 2018 7:28 PM IST

Lack of sodium could cause nausea and muscle cramps. (Photo: Pexels)

Lack of sodium could cause nausea and muscle cramps

Overexerting yourself can cause you to loose a lot of sodium.

7 Sept 2018 6:46 PM IST

New study reveals why consuming probiotic yoghurt may be pointless for some. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study reveals consuming probiotic yoghurt may be pointless for...

Researchers explain why it may be ineffective for a lot of people.

7 Sept 2018 6:00 PM IST

It is actually fasting as opposed to frequent snacking that has an impact on metabolism (Photo: AFP)

People who fast between meals may live longer and healthier lives:...

The study found that fasting between meals delayed the onset of age related diseases no matter what one eats.

7 Sept 2018 4:56 PM IST

Daytime sleepiness causes Alzheimers disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excessive daytime sleepiness could lead to Alzheimer's disease

Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease.

7 Sept 2018 3:46 PM IST

Many soldiers who attempt suicide dont have history of mental health issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many soldiers who attempt suicide don't have history of mental health...

Factors unique to military service did appear to influence the odds of a soldier with no prior mental illness diagnosis...

7 Sept 2018 3:05 PM IST

Experts say migraine is a neurological disorder. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts say migraine a neurological disorder

Also find out what the common triggers are

7 Sept 2018 2:21 PM IST

Adequate sleep during infancy can help curb long-term obesity, new study finds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adequate sleep during infancy can help curb long-term obesity, new...

However, no benefit was observed with the nutrition and activity intervention.

7 Sept 2018 1:36 PM IST

Life-threatening complication on the rise among pregnant women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Life-threatening complication on the rise among pregnant women: Study

Highest rates of severe complications occurred in mothers over age 40.

7 Sept 2018 1:14 PM IST

When people use a jet-air dryer, the microbes get blown off and spread around the toilet room. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air hand dryers spread 5 times more germs than paper towels

Researchers found high levels of dangerous bacteria that cause blood poisoning, pneumonia and gastroenteritis when...

7 Sept 2018 12:33 PM IST

Upon digestion, carbohydrate is converted into glucose, a sugar which the human body can burn immediately or store away. (Photo: Pixabay)

The importance of including carbohydrates in your regular diet

Carbohydrates are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, breads, Indian bread (chapati), and dairy products, among...

7 Sept 2018 10:56 AM IST