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Reducing air pollution can result in prompt and substantial health gains. (Photo: ANI)Life
Air pollution can degrade health quality quickly

Research finds dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction.

7 Dec 2019 5:39 AM GMT

Those with a gene that raises their risk of the disease were started on a lower dose because they are more likely to suffer inflammation in the brain from medicines that target plaque. (Photo: AP)Life
New Alzheimer's drug being tested for effectiveness

Experts split sharply over experimental Alzheimer's drug.

6 Dec 2019 8:27 AM GMT

Some injuries were caused by phones themselves, including people getting hit by a thrown phone. (Photo: AP)Life
Cellphone-related injuries on the rise

Phone-in-cheek: Spike seen in cellphone-linked face injuries.

6 Dec 2019 7:58 AM GMT

Higher level education was associated with improved adherence to dietary guidelines in pregnant women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Many pregnant women have low nutritional levels

Study highlights pregnant women often lacking adequate nutrition.

5 Dec 2019 1:15 PM GMT

Women who want the convenience of long-lasting contraception can choose among various devices, from a weekly patch to a monthly vaginal ring to an IUD that lasts for years. (Photo: AP)Life
Scientists experiment with once-a-month birth control pills

Once-a-month birth control pill? Experiment works in animals.

5 Dec 2019 9:33 AM GMT

Researchers studied 29 type 2 diabetes participants and compared a new \3M-diet,\ more in alignment with our biological clock. (Photo: ANI)Life
Better eating habits can replace insulin injections for diabetics

Changing eating pattern could help manage diabetes better than insulin injections.

5 Dec 2019 6:38 AM GMT

Respiration provides a dynamic pathway for modulating cerebral oxygenation. (Photo: ANI)Life
Increase blood flow to the brain by rigorous exercise

Exercising key to increase oxygen in the brain: Study.

5 Dec 2019 5:50 AM GMT

Structural effects of sex hormones, including oral contraceptive pills, on the human hypothalamus, have never been reported. (Photo: ANI)Life
Women taking birth control pills have smaller hypothalamus

Key brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study.

5 Dec 2019 5:35 AM GMT

A key component of preventing eating disorders is to give the message that our self-worth should be defined by a mix of our abilities, values and relationships. (Photo: ANI)Life
Social media savvy teens more susceptible to eating disorders

Social media makes teens susceptible to eating disorder behaviours: Study.

5 Dec 2019 5:07 AM GMT

A great start of cold cuts to appease the hungry tummy in the morning that allows the energy for the rest of the day with hardly any fear of putting on weight is a fair and must-try option. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Life
Why a protein-rich breakfast and meals can make one's health, body and...

The reason, high carbs in breakfast may make one feel hungry more often and in turn, end up adding more weight.

4 Dec 2019 10:55 AM GMT

Non-HDL cholesterol is arrived at by subtracting a persons HDL level from their total cholesterol number. (Photo: AFP)Life
Intervening to reduce non-HDL cholesterol levels reverses signs of...

Studies reveal that early cholesterol treatment lowers heart disease risk.

4 Dec 2019 8:38 AM GMT

The results of the study were published in the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. (Photo: ANI)Life
Therapeutic photography and re-enactment therapy can boost confidence...

Studies reveal that reflecting on photos helps young cancer survivors regain confidence.

4 Dec 2019 5:54 AM GMT

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