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In patients between 36 and 45 years of age, there was a three-fold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with CT scans. (Photo: ANI)

CT scan radiation can make you susceptible to cancer

Individuals exposed to CT scan radiation prone to thyroid cancer, leukemia.

20 Nov 2019 1:32 PM IST

Researchers found that in individuals with risk factors for dementia, including heart disease or diabetes, statin use slowed down cognitive decline. (Photo: ANI)

Statins can negatively impact cognitive health

Researchers find no connection between statins and cognitive health.

20 Nov 2019 12:36 PM IST

One of the central challenges in modern neuroscience is recording the exchange of information between different regions of the brain. (Photo: ANI)

New method found to detect neural activity centre in brain

Researchers develop new method to detect light in brain.

20 Nov 2019 12:33 PM IST

Men reported better mental health than their wives reported on their behalf. (Photo: ANI)

Husbands' stress levels increase when wives contribute significantly...

Stress in husbands increases if wives earn more than 40 per cent of household income: Study.

20 Nov 2019 11:36 AM IST

Several of the soup broths, collected from traditional family recipes that originated around the world, showed activity against the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

School children discover ancient family recipe with antimalarial...

Scientists, school kids discover family soup recipes having antimalarial properties: Study.

20 Nov 2019 10:46 AM IST

IPF is a chronic disease in which the lungs become increasingly scarred and unable to function. (Photo: ANI)

Method to detect pulmonary fibrosis discovered

Study finds how fibrosis progresses in the human lung.

19 Nov 2019 2:39 PM IST

Forty per cent of parents struggle to differentiate between normal mood swings and signs of depression. (Photo: ANI)

Many parents have trouble differentiating between teen angst and...

Many parents unable to recognise youth depression: Study.

19 Nov 2019 2:30 PM IST

They showed that mice fed a ketogenic diet and infected with the influenza virus had a higher survival rate than mice on a high-carb normal diet. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Keto diet helps combat the flu virus better

Ketogenic diet helps tame flu virus: Study.

19 Nov 2019 1:02 PM IST

The research has identified a specific critical process within the brain that is clearly affected when inflammation is present. (Photo: ANI)

Inflammation is directly linked to brain's alertness

Here's the link between inflammation and mental sluggishness

19 Nov 2019 12:31 PM IST

The study highlights diet-gene interactions in kidney disease and illustrates that response to the disease-modifying effect of diet is influenced by genetics. (Photo: ANI)

Genetics determine if kidneys benefit from certain dietary compounds

Not all kidneys get the same benefits from dietary compounds, they depend on genetics.

19 Nov 2019 12:06 PM IST

For non-emergency cases, the study shows theres no need to rush into invasive tests and procedures. (Photo: AP)

Are invasive heart procedures really needed for non-emergency cases?

Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures.

18 Nov 2019 11:05 AM IST

Negative emotions can make life stressful and inhibit social interactions

Negative emotions can make life stressful and inhibit social...

Studies reveal that bad mood, negative emotions make you distrustful.

18 Nov 2019 10:24 AM IST