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30 May 2017

Researchers develop new HIV test that can detect hidden virus faster

Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new test that can detect 'hidden' HIV virus faster, less labour-intensive and less expensive than the current 'gold standard' test.

08 Feb 2017

Severely obese people more likely to die at home: Study

A new study has revealed that severely obese people are more likely to die at home and are less likely to spend their last days in a home providing care.

physical activity

21 Sep 2016

Activity trackers not reliable for weight loss

Wearable devices that monitor physical activity are not reliable tools for weight loss, a new study has found.

Weight loss surgery

10 Apr 2016

Pain, physical function improve after weight-loss surgery

The assessments were conducted prior to surgery and annually thereafter.

16 Mar 2016

Anxiety leads to bad decisions

The study was published in The Journal of Neuroscience.

24 Feb 2016

Your new back pain prescription: Mindfulness

The study involved nearly 300 older adults with long-term lower back pain, half of whom were assigned to a two-month mindful meditation course.

02 Feb 2016

Sleep on time for super metabolic health

The research team analyzed data from the SWAN Sleep Study, an ancillary project to the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN).

03 Jan 2016

Medication poisoning more common in rural areas

Children younger than five who live in poor, rural areas are at a greater risk of serious medication poisoning, warns a new study.

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