Life, Health, 1st Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 01 Mar 2018

Life, Health, 01 Mar 2018

It is remarkable that a Vatican publication would dare put such words to paper and publicly denounce how the church exploits its nuns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vatican magazine denounces nuns' servitude

A nun identified only as Sister Marie describes how sisters serve clergy but "are rarely invited to sit at the tables they serve."

01 Mar 2018 4:44 PM

Most teenage opioid deaths were from intentional opioid use (Photo: AP)

Research suggests children and teenagers also affected by opioid misuse

16 percent of the US population has an opioid addiction outnumbering those with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

01 Mar 2018 4:35 PM

The woman claimed Diet Coke ups risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Coca-Cola defeats US lawsuit over Diet Coke ads

The Judge noted that supermarkets do not display Diet Coke in the health food section.

01 Mar 2018 4:30 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Varicose veins may increase risk of blood clots: study

The study found that varicose veins were associated with increased risk of DVT.

01 Mar 2018 4:15 PM

Privacy and confidentiality are vital in emergency care, particularly for those who don't wish to divulge sensitive personal information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Another reason to worry about overcrowded emergency rooms

Patients should recognize that they always have the right to request some space to discuss private matters with their doctor.

01 Mar 2018 4:10 PM

Traditionally Holi colours were made from herbs and spring flowers and such preparations had therapeutic effect on our health. (Photo: PTI)

Here are the essentials of Holi detox

While festival is lot of fun, aftermath can be unpleasant due to skin rashes, discoloration of hair, eye allergies etc.

01 Mar 2018 4:09 PM

The woman didn’t find out how she looked like after the surgery and was devastated to see her reflection five weeks later (Photo: AFP)

After her nose was removed in life-saving operation, woman breathes through blowhole

The mother of two says she wants a face before she dies and is trying to raise money for it.

01 Mar 2018 4:01 PM

Those who regularly consumed at least two, one-ounce servings of nuts each week demonstrated a 42% improvement in disease-free survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating almonds, walnuts may help fight colon cancer: study

The results highlight the importance of emphasising dietary and life-style factors in colon cancer survivorship.

01 Mar 2018 3:47 PM

Botox improves final appearance after reconstructive surgery

It can produce better, narrower, and flatter facial surgical scar.

01 Mar 2018 3:13 PM

Cleaning expert shares tips on getting rid of stains on your couch

Find out how

01 Mar 2018 2:04 PM

Women the world over endure the sheer agony of period pains, month in, month out and it is only now doctors have put those cramps into clear perspective. (Photo: Pixabay)

Period pains are as painful as a heart attack or migraine, doctor reveals

Severe period pains can be a sign of more serious conditions including endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease, says researchers.

01 Mar 2018 1:14 PM

Patients may have longer lives after hip replacement

Here is what a new study found.

01 Mar 2018 12:02 PM

Obesity not linked with respiratory illness

Acute respiratory illness includes symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and difficulty breathing.

01 Mar 2018 11:15 AM

Metal detection tech helps with studying cancer

Creating highly detailed copies of tumours may help researchers develop more precise treatment plans for individual patients.

01 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

Severe hypoglycemic events requiring medical assistance were not reduced with the monitoring devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

Now a real-time glucose monitor helps people with diabetes issues

Hypoglycemia – or low blood sugar - can cause symptoms like shaking, sweating, hunger, headache and blurred vision in the early stages.

01 Mar 2018 10:26 AM

Nicotine patches or gum may be a safer option for smoking cessation, (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria invade airways, says study

Traditional cigarettes have been linked to increased risk of pneumonia, but it’s been unclear whether e-cigarettes might have same effect.

01 Mar 2018 8:48 AM

Boys were much more likely to achieve educational and economic success than girls, and affluent students also did better than poor students.

Study finds working hard in high school can pay off later

Students who are more industrious, engaged and better at reading and writing wind up getting most education and highest-paid jobs.

01 Mar 2018 8:30 AM

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