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French health watchdog wants ban on sunbeds due to risk of skin cancer
Skin specialists, the French academy of medicine, and some politicians have already spoken out in favour of a ban.
10 Oct 2018 9:08 PM
Asthma makes toddlers more likely to be obese by stopping them from exercising
Steroids meant to prevent asthma attacks by opening airways are also thought to make people overweight by raising appetite.
10 Oct 2018 6:37 PM
Too much sugar along with caffeine in energy drinks makes children more violent
Scientists found a strong and consistent link between higher consumption of sugar and tendency of children to get into fights.
10 Oct 2018 3:13 PM
Number of people seeking help for internet addiction at AIIMS doubled in 2 years
Those suffering from depression may find spending time on internet as an alternate source of engagement.
09 Oct 2018 9:00 PM
Gene editing may provide way to treat lethal diseases before birth
Prenatal treatment could open a door to disease prevention, for HT1 and potentially for other congenital disorders.
09 Oct 2018 8:50 PM
26-year-old man from Bengaluru found to be suffering from Netflix addiction
Binge watching shows caused disturbance to his sleep patterns along with strain to eyes and fatigue.
09 Oct 2018 7:22 PM
Men who sleep less may have lower testosterone levels affecting sexual function
Sleep was found to be more influential then factors such as age and alcohol when it came to testosterone levels.
09 Oct 2018 3:50 PM
Human race may face extinction as sperm quality continues to fall in the west
Changes in testosterone levels as well as rise in testicular cancer are also to be blamed for this development.
08 Oct 2018 7:01 PM
Students at medical college to get handwriting training to avoid illegible prescriptions
Patients often face problems in purchasing medicines from pharmacists due to such undecipherable prescriptions.
07 Oct 2018 7:39 PM
Here are the reasons causing more people to struggle with anxiety than ever before
Many people have scared themselves into worrying about having serious conditions based on symptoms that are general and vague.
07 Oct 2018 6:00 PM
Weight and diet may impact response to treatment for bipolar disorder
Researchers measured BMI and then measured depression and how a person is able to function in their day to day life.
07 Oct 2018 2:13 PM
Neanderthal genes may have helped modern humans develop protection from viruses
Neanderthals had been living outside of Africa for hundreds of thousands of years, giving them time to evolve defences against viruses.
07 Oct 2018 1:40 PM
Mi Band 3 review: Xiaomi's best VFM tracker gets even smarter
Xiaomi brings a lot of new features and an attractive design without altering the price of its budget fitness tracker.
06 Oct 2018 5:45 PM
High dose of erectile dysfunction drug causes man to develop red-tinted vision
Although it is known to cause visual disturbances that resolve within a day, this case points towards long-term or even irreversible damage.
04 Oct 2018 4:40 PM
Study finds link between risk of opioid use and low self esteem
Because opioids increase the effects of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, consuming them provides a rapid change in the neurochemistry.
04 Oct 2018 11:12 AM
Here's how sexual assault takes a toll on women's mental and physical health
The study found that sexual harassment was associated with higher blood pressure and a greater likelihood of hypertension.
04 Oct 2018 10:53 AM
A woman's chances of getting pregnant may be reduced due to work-life stress
The findings suggest that work-life stress can reduce a woman’s chances of getting pregnant by 25 per cent.
03 Oct 2018 2:28 PM
Deterioration of health before onset of diabetes happens faster in women
Sex differences in some of the cardiometabolic risk factors, which were less favourable for the female sex were also observed.
03 Oct 2018 12:27 PM
Study suggests fertility among women may suffer due to high-fat, high-sugar diet
Diet-induced changes in periuterine adipose tissue may affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in females with preconceptional obesity.
03 Oct 2018 10:41 AM
Medical experts warn against neck cracking by chiropractor as it may harm sight
The thrusts performed during neck cracking can cause damage to blood vessels in the retina.
02 Oct 2018 1:35 PM
Columns
From student protests to economic shifts, India grapples with changing ideals
As climate change escalates, global leaders face the daunting task of balancing profit-driven agendas with environmental preservation
Examining the impact of legislative changes on Indian society
The recent police raids at Columbia University reverberate globally, sparking debates on free speech and dissent.