Here's how you can combat heat with cucumber
From detoxifying your body to preventing dehydration to helping say bye-bye to summer woes, cucumber makes you healthy and enhances your beauty, say experts.
Apr 03, 2018, 10:55 AM IST
Red meat linked to higher colon cancer risk
Having a diet free from red meat can help women reduce the risk of a type of colon cancer, suggests new research.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
High BP before pregnancy may raise miscarriage risk
High blood pressure before conception and early in pregnancy may increase the risk of pregnancy loss, even if the woman does not have a hypertension diagnosis, new research has found.
Apr 02, 2018, 17:32 PM IST
World Autism Awareness Day: Signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Apr 02, 2018, 13:43 PM IST
Gut bacteria could reveal more about cirrhosis patients
Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found that analysis of the gut microbiome -- a collection of bacteria and other microbes in the gut -- could help better predict risk of
Apr 02, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
Brain-zapping headphone set may help improve athletic performance
A new headset has been developed that can help people improve their performance involving physical movement.
Apr 02, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
World Autism Awareness Day: Social acceptance helps reduce impact of autism
Early signs of autism can often be detected in children as young as 2-3 years and it is advisable that parents start treatment as soon as possible for improved outcomes, according to doctors.
Apr 02, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can prevent childhood obesity
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can have a positive impact on kids’ waist line and BMI (body mass index).
Mar 30, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
Weight loss surgery may change your relationship status
Apart from inducing substantial weight loss, bariatric surgery may change your relationship status too, a new study suggests.
Mar 30, 2018, 17:10 PM IST
Summer tips: Here's how you can prevent heatstroke
Heatstroke is one of the most common conditions people face during the summer season.
Mar 30, 2018, 15:29 PM IST
Beware! Eating out frequently may harm your health
Do you dine out frequently? If yes, then stop doing so as it may harm your health. One should always try to eat a home-cooked meal first.
Mar 30, 2018, 15:28 PM IST
Want to stay attentive in your old age? Start doing this
Do you want to stay attentive in your old age? If yes, then start doing meditation. A new study has found that regular and intensive sessions of meditation may help you stay focused and attentive
Mar 30, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
UK man caught with world's 'worst-ever' case of super-gonorrhoea. What is super-gonorrhoea?
A man in the United Kingdom has been infected with the worst-ever case of gonorrhoea in the world.
Mar 29, 2018, 14:49 PM IST
Interstitium: The latest organ discovered in human body. All you need to know
Scientists have discovered a new organ in the human body which they have dubbed the 'interstitium'.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:44 PM IST
Bad food raising under-nutrition and obesity: Experts
Giant corporates selling processed foods are not only raising under-nutrition but also over-nutrition, or obesity, in a country that is seen as the hub of stunted and under-nourished children, say
Mar 29, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Gene therapy may boost stroke recovery
The study, carried out on mice, shows that turning on a gene inside cells called astrocytes results in a smaller scar and -- potentially -- a more effective recovery from injury.
Mar 28, 2018, 18:17 PM IST
Childhood friendships may boost boys' health in adulthood
Spending a fun-filled childhood with friends can help boys to have good physical health in adulthood, according to a new study.
Mar 28, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
This prosthetic system could restore memory loss
Scientists have demonstrated the successful implementation of a prosthetic system that uses a person's own memory patterns to facilitate the brain's ability to encode and recall memory, an important
Mar 28, 2018, 15:45 PM IST
Smoking marijuana may lead non-smokers to cigarettes
According to the researchers, cannabis use is associated with an increased initiation of cigarette smoking among non-cigarette smokers.
Mar 28, 2018, 15:38 PM IST
Moms-to-be beware! Taking stress during pregnancy may affect baby's brain
A new study has found that stress during pregnancy is not good for the unborn child.
Mar 28, 2018, 10:33 AM IST
