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Artificial Intelligence better at predicting heart disease deaths than doctors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial Intelligence better at predicting heart disease deaths than...

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests AI could revolutionise healthcare.

5 Sept 2018 1:27 PM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Severe fatty liver disease boosts risk for liver cancer, says study

Study showed that when NAFLD progresses to where patients have liver scarring, or cirrhosis, their risk for HCC is...

5 Sept 2018 9:39 AM IST

Prostate cancer affects more than 40 lakh men annually worldwide and various reports reveal an increase in its prevalence in the coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Severe fatty liver disease boosts risk for liver cancer, says study

Study showed that when NAFLD progresses to where patients have liver scarring, or cirrhosis, their risk for HCC is...

5 Sept 2018 9:39 AM IST

Your eyes can predict Parkinsons disease risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene therapy breakthrough wins world's largest vision award

Michael Redmond of the National Eye Institute in Maryland, had traced the cause of the disease.

5 Sept 2018 9:11 AM IST

Kellogg had in June decided to recall an estimated 1.3 million cases of its Honey Smacks cereal from more than 30 US states. (Representational Image/ PIxabay)

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CDC reports 136 cases of illnesses linked to Kellogg's cereal in US

The cases of illnesses come after people reportedly ate Kellogg Co's (K.N) Honey Smacks cereal which was contaminated...

5 Sept 2018 8:32 AM IST

Negative memories of gym class may impact adults lifestyle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Negative memories of gym class may impact adults' lifestyle

PE classes also play more group games than sports games where one student at a time shined or did not.

4 Sept 2018 8:30 PM IST

Researchers develop neutrophil nanosponges to treat rheumatoid arthritis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers develop neutrophil 'nanosponges' to treat rheumatoid...

Nanosponges are nano-sized particles designed to look like red blood cells and protect the body.

4 Sept 2018 7:30 PM IST

New technique allows scientists to see how brain cells talk. (Photo: Pixabay)

New technique allows scientists to see how brain cells 'talk'

It could also help provide answers about the brain and neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

4 Sept 2018 7:00 PM IST

WHO reports Ebola control measures seem to be working in Congo. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Ebola control measures seem to be working in Congo: WHO

Substantial risks remain, posed by potential undocumented chains of transmission.

4 Sept 2018 6:15 PM IST

Garlic can also help people with diabetes and dandruff (Photo: AFP)

Here's how garlic can be used to remove a stubborn splinter

A duct tape can be used to fasten and seal it against the skin as one is required to keep it that way overnight.

4 Sept 2018 4:29 PM IST

New model could provide 10-year risk estimates for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

New model could provide 10-year risk estimates for dementia

Dementia is a major cause of disability in older adults worldwide, yet no effective treatment is currently available.

4 Sept 2018 3:55 PM IST

Facts about sickle cell disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facts about sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders that lead to deformation and break down of red blood cells.

4 Sept 2018 3:06 PM IST