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New study finds patients want to learn more about their medicines. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study finds patients want to learn more about their medicines

Researchers investigated what makes long-term medicine use burdensome for patients.

5 Sept 2018 7:14 PM IST

Gene editing is intended as a more precise way to do gene therapy, to knock out a bad gene or supply a good one thats missing (Photo: AFP)

Early results of gene editing study show treatment may be safe and...

The results announced Wednesday are from the first human test of gene editing in the body.

5 Sept 2018 6:55 PM IST

Researchers find no link between early menopause and intense physical activity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find no link between early menopause and intense physical...

The amount of physical activity that the women reported in their teenage years was also unrelated to the risk of early...

5 Sept 2018 5:54 PM IST

Yoga essentially defines the balance of the spirit and the mind.

Rejuvenate yourself with these digital detox hacks!

GenX and millennials want to relax and rejuvenate after working hours and on weekends in their home cities without...

5 Sept 2018 4:19 PM IST

Yoga essentially defines the balance of the spirit and the mind.

Rejuvenate yourself with these digital detox hacks!

GenX and millennials want to relax and rejuvenate after working hours and on weekends in their home cities without...

5 Sept 2018 4:19 PM IST

The team used forceps to dig inside the heart and pull out the piece which was lodged deep in there (Photo: Pixabay)

Health and Wellbeing

Doctors pull out 4-cm piece of drill from man's heart while it was...

The metal that narrowly missed the main artery left Kumar with little chance of survival.

5 Sept 2018 3:57 PM IST

A Boeing passenger plane from China, a Xiamen Air, sits on the grassy portion of the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after it skidded off the runway while landing Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in suburban Pasay city southeast of Manila, Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Airport security trays carry more diseases than toilets

Study finds hand luggage check points are a breeding ground for flu, pneumonia and viruses that can cause brain damage.

5 Sept 2018 3:53 PM IST

Children picked last in physical education become lazy adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children picked last in physical education become lazy adults: Study

Negative experiences in PE can have a long-term impact in your life.

5 Sept 2018 3:20 PM IST

Children picked last in physical education become lazy adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children picked last in physical education become lazy adults: Study

Negative experiences in PE can have a long-term impact in your life.

5 Sept 2018 3:20 PM IST

Kerala faces shortages of rat fever drug. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala faces shortages of 'rat fever' drug

Suspected cases of leptospirosis, a waterborne disease known locally as 'rat fever', has been on the rise.

5 Sept 2018 2:41 PM IST

Treating prostate cancer with hormone therapy could be risky. (Photo: Pixabay)

Treating prostate cancer with hormone therapy could be risky

A new study's finding has potential implications for treating prostate cancer patients.

5 Sept 2018 2:15 PM IST

Easier access to fruits key to changing students eating habits. (Photo: Pixabay)

Easier access to fruits key to changing students' eating habits

A new survey also found students want produce to be more affordable.

5 Sept 2018 1:43 PM IST