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Relationships are key for humans to feel motivated, connected, and to give a sense of purpose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lonely religious people less depressed than atheists, they see God as...

Study says, given two people who feel equally disconnected, individual who feels more connected to God will have better...

7 Sept 2018 10:11 AM IST

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less...

7 Sept 2018 8:58 AM IST

New study warns stroke increases dementia risk by 70%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke

People who had a recent stroke were 2.2 times more likely to develop dementia than people who never had a stroke,...

7 Sept 2018 8:50 AM IST

Several doctors have agreed that a laptop hurting the sperm count in males or the egg fertility in females should be of least concern. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you keep forgetting passwords

The study found evidence that human memory naturally adapts based on an estimate of how often a password will be needed

7 Sept 2018 8:39 AM IST

A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil improves the function of high-density lipoproteins, HDL, popularly known as good cholesterol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes

Foods with high unsaturated fats, and sleep patterns, create perfect combination for protein to reduce chances of...

7 Sept 2018 8:32 AM IST

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Migraine patients risk strokes, heart attacks

City doctors warned that the risk of stroke and heart attack is 2-3 times higher among migraine patients.

7 Sept 2018 6:18 AM IST

Improving nutrition only during the pregnancy period is not sufficient. (Representational Images)

Expectant mothers must have nutritious food, says study

With over 50% of women suffering from anaemia there is a need to improve nutrition.

7 Sept 2018 1:26 AM IST

Balancing family and career

Balancing family and career

For a successful marriage, it is essential that both the partners help fulfill each other's personal dreams and life...

7 Sept 2018 12:30 AM IST

Consuming whole grains could prevent diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming whole grains could prevent diabetes

Find out more about the benefits

6 Sept 2018 8:30 PM IST

In junior doctors in particular, burnout increases the likelihood of lower professional standards (Photo: AFP)

Doctors affected by burnout may be prescribing wrong medicines: study

Burnout also doubles the likelihood of lower professional standards, such as not following set guidelines or...

6 Sept 2018 7:04 PM IST

But despite removing her thumb, Courtney hasnt been given an all clear by doctors (Photo: Pixabay)

Girl forced to have thumb amputated due to rare cancer caused by...

She developed the habit after being bullied at school and was embarrassed when her thumb started to turn black.

6 Sept 2018 5:14 PM IST

It affects their ability to adapt to different surroundings and helps them remember things they have seen (Photo: Pixabay)

Children who grow up in areas with more trees tend to do better at...

They have better concentration, math skills and working memory since their brains develop differently.

6 Sept 2018 4:53 PM IST