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Here's all you need to know about fascia ailments

Fascia is a sheet of fibrous tissue that envelops the body beneath the skin, which also encloses muscles and groups of muscles.

10 Nov 2018 5:10 PM

Study links heart disease with Alzheimer's in some patients

The new study showed that Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease do share common genetics in some individuals.

10 Nov 2018 4:20 PM

Here’s how you can celebrate festivities, the healthy way

Celebrating a festival in India has its charm and is often accompanied with lots of delicacies.

10 Nov 2018 12:52 PM

Soy-based formula milk may increase risk of menstrual pain

Study found women fed soy formula as babies were 40 pc more likely to have used hormonal contraception to alleviate menstrual pain.

10 Nov 2018 11:12 AM

Regulate eating, sleeping time to boost metabolism, study finds

Researchers found when at rest, people burn 10 pc more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.

10 Nov 2018 10:33 AM

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Social media use may up depression, loneliness: Study

Study of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram use showed a causal link between the time spent on the platforms and decreased well-being.

10 Nov 2018 10:00 AM

Here’s how you eat smart this festive season

To avoid any digestive discomfort, it is better to eat safe and go for healthy choices.

09 Nov 2018 12:35 PM

Children raised by grandparents are increasing in modern world

Increasing number of parents aren't able to meet responsibilities of parenthood, prompting their own parents to step up.

09 Nov 2018 11:01 AM

Small-particle air pollution may raise risk of glaucoma in some people

Long-term exposure to black carbon, and other products of combustion, was associated with higher pressures in eye.

09 Nov 2018 10:16 AM

High blood pressure before age 40 tied to earlier strokes, heart disease

Elevated blood pressure in early adulthood can result in heart attacks by several mechanisms.

09 Nov 2018 9:52 AM

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Tumour immune cells can aid cancer therapies, says study

Approach could help doctors choose treatments for individual patients and predict which tumours are likely to respond to particular therapy.

09 Nov 2018 9:35 AM

Falls from soft furniture leading cause of toddler injuries, survey finds

Just as healthcare providers discuss special car seats for safety, they should remind families of the hazards of benign-appearing furniture.

08 Nov 2018 10:14 AM

Music may improve social communication in autistic children

Link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and music dates back to the first description of autism, more than 70 years ago.

08 Nov 2018 9:33 AM

Early risers may be at lower risk of breast cancer, says study

The study on several women found some evidence for a causal link between sleeping for longer and breast cancer.

08 Nov 2018 8:48 AM

Toddlers with ASD face emotional vulnerabilities, says study

According to studies, toddlers with ASD display enhanced anger and frustration and decreased fear in response to naturalistic situations.

08 Nov 2018 8:40 AM

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Aspirin may cut liver cancer risk, says study

Regular use of aspirin led to significantly lower risk of developing HCC.

07 Nov 2018 12:52 PM

Drug resistant superbugs are killing 33,000 in Europe each year

Analysis by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) found impact of drug-resistant infections had increased since 2007.

07 Nov 2018 11:49 AM

Melinda Gates urges backing for 'human capital' of mother and child health

GFF was set up to help poor countries change way they finance health to encourage long-term investment in policies that can save lives.

07 Nov 2018 11:04 AM

Excess noise may increase heart disease, stroke risk: Study

Findings reveal that people with the highest levels of chronic noise exposure had an increased risk of suffering cardiovascular events.

06 Nov 2018 10:10 AM

Lead, mercury in blood raises cholesterol levels, says study

People with the highest level of lead had 56 per cent greater odds of having higher total cholesterol.

06 Nov 2018 9:59 AM

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