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Childhood infections may affect school performance

The study adds to a growing body of evidence linking poorer school achievement to an increased risk of adverse health...

17 July 2018 6:40 AM GMT

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Early puberty in boys increases substance use risk

Understanding the cause for increased substance use behavior in early adolescents is necessary for developing prevention...

17 July 2018 6:15 AM GMT

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Drinking responsibly is the secret to good health: Study

Previous studies have shown that convincing people to change their behaviour requires a comprehensive approach.

17 July 2018 5:57 AM GMT

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women's fertility may be related to heart disease risk factors

For women who have problems conceiving, it might be useful to check lipids, especially if they have someone in family...

17 July 2018 3:08 AM GMT

Cold, cough, flu, fever, pneumonia are some common diseases that spread during the monsoon season (Photo: AFP)

Here are 7 variations of tea that can help boost immunity during...

It contains herbs that are full of vitamin C, which is important for building up a strong immune system to fight off all...

16 July 2018 3:19 PM GMT

Combining sugar with fat didnt have more impact than fat alone (Photo: AP)

Research reveals weight gain is caused only by fat consumption

Over the past few decades focus shifted from fat to carbs while examining weight gain.

16 July 2018 1:57 PM GMT

In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week (Photo: AFP)

Structured programs can improve elderly mobility

Immobility in old age can lead to lower independence and quality of life and increased risk for falls and chronic...

16 July 2018 1:23 PM GMT

Privacy and confidentiality are vital in emergency care, particularly for those who dont wish to divulge sensitive personal information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nursing notes may help ICU patients survive

Mortality is not the only outcome that nursing notes could potentially predict.

16 July 2018 1:08 PM GMT

Eating almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews has been linked to dramatically lower risk of colon cancer recurrence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Working women in India prefer snacking on almonds, fruits: Study

The quantitative study aimed to identify snacking preferences of working women and homemakers.

16 July 2018 12:31 PM GMT

She was sent for surgery following a CT scan as doctors found four 5 mm perforations (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman causes perforation in her bowel by swallowing blister pill pack

The woman who complained of stomach pains said she struggled with discomfort for 15 days.

16 July 2018 11:26 AM GMT

People with weakened immune systems should avoid cave exploring, which is considered a high-risk activity for them. (Photo: AP)

Rescued Thai boys may have 'cave disease'; here's everything you need...

A healthy person who's been exposed may show no signs or symptoms at all.

16 July 2018 9:43 AM GMT

Urine, blood and lung tests can detect the deadly fungus, which could, in theory, have been spread by the boys walking through the cave.

Rescued Thai boys may be at risk of 'cave disease', experts warn

Having survived extreme conditions of Tham Luang cave, for more than 2 weeks, it is feared they may all be at risk of...

16 July 2018 9:12 AM GMT