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11:40 AM
Regular bedtime beneficial for adults too!

According to the study, Not only does a regular bedtime improve sleep quality, it is just as important for heart and metabolic health among older adults.

11:54 AM
Walk more to avoid severe strokes!

People who walk just 35 minutes a day or participate in light to moderate physical activity, such as swimming two to three hours a week, may have less severe strokes than people who are physically inactive.

03:23 PM
Vitamin D may reduce cancer risk, breast cancer mortality

Vitamin D also may reduce cancer risk as well as breast cancer mortality, especially in women with a lower body mass index.

04:51 PM
Three infants die every two minutes in India: UNIGME

Three infants die every two minutes on an average in India due to lack of access to water, sanitation, proper nutrition or basic health services, according to a report by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.

01:24 PM
Lesbian, gay, bisexual youth at increased risk of substance abuse

Young adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are at a higher risk of consuming substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana, as compared to their heterosexual peers.

12:18 PM
People with asthma at higher risk of obesity

The research indicates that those who develop asthma as adults and those who have non-allergic asthma are at the greatest risk of obesity.

11:55 AM
Psychotherapy recommended for women caring for children with severe health issues

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improves the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions.

12:19 PM
Counter antibiotics with priobiotics

A recent study has highlighted that the use of probiotics is directly linked to the reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children.

11:39 AM
Sugar pills relieve chronic pain

According to a recent study, Someday doctors may prescribe sugar pills for certain chronic pain patients based on their brain anatomy and psychology. And the pills can reduce the pain as effectively as any powerful drug on the market.

10:47 AM
Mixed chemicals in cosmetic items can harm women's hormones

A new study has discovered that discovered links between chemicals that are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products and changes in reproductive hormones.

10:33 AM
Back pain linked to substance abuse in teenagers

A new study noted that during adolescence, the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in general, and back pain, in particular, rises steeply.

12:12 PM
Genes determine how heart rate responds to exercise

When people exercise, their heart rate and blood pressure increase. However, the magnitude of this is different for different people.

11:13 AM
Here's how mood swings, brain signals are related

Mood variations can be decoded from neural signals in the human brain, a process that has not been demonstrated till date.

10:50 AM
Active kids may have a healthier heart

According to the latest research, adolescents with better aerobic fitness have more compliant arteries than their lower fit peers do. The study also suggests that a higher anaerobic threshold is linked to better arterial health

11:35 AM
Mamata Banerjee pens lyrics of Durga puja theme song

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has composed the theme song for a popular city Durga puja this year.

11:15 AM
Improving the diagnosis of dizziness

Researchers from Sweden have developed a new testing device - using bone conduction technology - to help improve the diagnosis of dizziness.

10:52 AM
There is need to talk about sexuality after stroke

A recent study has found that stroke survivors struggle to openly discuss sexuality, while health professionals rarely address the topic during rehabilitation.

01:02 PM
Here's why smiling doesn't indicate happiness

According to the study, if you are smiling, it does not necessarily indicate that you are happy.

10:35 AM
Obese pregnant women can avoid complications with diet and exercise

Many overweight and obese women gain too much weight during pregnancy, further ratcheting up their already-increased risk of serious complications for themselves as well as the babies.

11:46 AM
Study provides 10-year risk estimates for dementia

A new study has provided 10-year absolute risk estimates for dementia, specific to age and sex, which may help identify high-risk individuals who could potentially benefit from early targeted prevention.

10:53 AM
Here's how sleep pattern during infancy affects long-term obesity

Sleep is not usually what comes to one's mind. However, a new research has revealed that sufficient sleep during infancy can help curb long-term obesity.

10:52 AM
Nerve stimulation may improve sexual response in women

Female sexual dysfunction, a condition that may range from a lack of libido to an inability to achieve orgasm, affects 40 to 45 per cent of women, especially as they age.

10:31 AM
What causes malnutrition in elderly people?

Malnutrition in elderly people is quite common. While malnutrition can occur at any age, elderly people aged 65 and above are particularly prone to it. The latest study tries to explore the reason behind the same.

11:27 AM
Did you know? Marijuana can relieve your pain!

According to a recent study, when medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals.