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Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Understanding and treating stomach cancer

Stomach cancer, and in fact most cancers, are the result of a combination of environmental factors and genetic...

22 Nov 2018 10:49 AM GMT

One can listen to podcasts while commuting to work, working out at the gym or while practicing yoga in a garden.

Here are 5 podcasts every fitness enthusiasts must listen to

Podcasts are emerging as the medium to help one stay on top of all the latest health and fitness trends and news.

22 Nov 2018 10:34 AM GMT

Shift work, especially night shift work, has also been associated with a greater risk of Type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unhealthy lifestyle, erratic shifts can increase diabetes risk, says...

Unhealthy lifestyle behaviour such as smoking, poor diet, little exercise, and being obese increase the risk of Type 2...

22 Nov 2018 9:54 AM GMT

Foods containing fructose seem to have no harmful effect on blood glucose levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sweetened drinks linked to greater diabetes risk, says study

Study finds sweetened drinks and eatables that add excess energy to diets may have negative effects on human body.

22 Nov 2018 9:24 AM GMT

The Victorian Supreme Court had found both of them guilty of fatally poisoning the victim Sam Abraham with cyanide-laced orange juice in February. (Representational Image)

Orange juice, berries may prevent memory loss in men, says study

Studies provide further evidence that dietary choices can be important to maintain brain health.

22 Nov 2018 8:48 AM GMT

Probiotics no help to kids with stomach flu: Study

Probiotics no help to kids with stomach flu: Study

Researchers found that kids who took the probiotic showed no difference in the length of illness or the severity of...

22 Nov 2018 6:46 AM GMT

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex helps out during a visit to the Hubb Community Kitchen to see how funds raised by the Together: Our Community Cookbook are making a difference at Al Manaar in London, Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle dons apron on return to community kitchen set up after...

Markle donned an apron and disposable gloves as she began work in the renovated kitchen

22 Nov 2018 4:39 AM GMT

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Mindful drinking, eating can prevent hangover

Experts recommend not drinking on an empty stomach, which could worsen a hangover.

22 Nov 2018 4:21 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents' feeding styles reflect on children's genes: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

22 Nov 2018 4:06 AM GMT

The analysis underscores the importance of tackling barriers to the insulin market (Photo: AFP)

Study shows 98 million people may suffer from diabetes by 2030

The number of adults with type 2 diabetes worldwide is expected rise by more than a fifth from 406 million in 2018 to...

21 Nov 2018 1:55 PM GMT

Risk factors measured included mental distress; health behaviors such as tobacco use, binge drinking, diet, and exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are things men can do for good health

Getting just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day can help improve your health, including your heart health.

21 Nov 2018 12:55 PM GMT

eeping yourself hydrated is the key, and moreover when you plan to catch up over drinks as alcohol furthers dehydration.

Mindful drinking, eating can prevent hangover, says study

76 per cent of adults experience some type of hangover after a drinking session.

21 Nov 2018 11:19 AM GMT