Life, Health, 30th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 30 Aug 2018

Life, Health, 30 Aug 2018

Study on Impact of Temperature on Productivity and Labour Supply: Evidence from Indian Manufacturing was conducted by Energy Policy Institute at University of Chicago.

Hot temperatures lead to lesser productivity at work, says study

One-degree increase in the ten-day temperature average raises the probability that a worker will be absent by as much as 5 per cent.

30 Aug 2018 9:23 PM

While studies have shown that sperm from men who are overweight, smoke or drink excessively are of poorer quality, little trials have delved into the impact of such lifestyle factors on the long-term health of a father's children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men who don't eat enough protein have poorer sperm, likely to have obese children

Study says this is because of dietary imbalance of protein that affects quality of DNA that is being passed down from father to child.

30 Aug 2018 8:13 PM

Mustard oil demonstrates strong Anti-Microbial property and is Anti-inflammatory in nature. (Photo: Pixabay)

8 health benefits of mustard oil that make it so popular

This oil carries a unique nutty flavour and packs a huge array of health benefits.

30 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Food insecurity may increase death rate

Researchers found that the more severe level of food insecure of an individual, the higher the risk of mortality.

30 Aug 2018 4:32 PM

Study indicates that those with cancer that is growing but still confined to breast or nearby lymph nodes have a five-year survival rate of 93 per cent, however, this falls to just 22 per cent once the tumour has spread. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast cancer cure: Discovery reveals how tumours can stop themselves from spreading

Study found that by activating the immune response, the primary tumour essentially shuts down its own spread.

30 Aug 2018 3:32 PM

The challenge for doctors is knowing which plaques are most likely to cause blockages, and therefore which patients should be treated with more aggressive therapies. (Photo: Pixabay)

New technology can predict fatal heart attacks, says study

Technology analyses computed tomography (CT) images of fat surrounding arteries to detect inflamed plaques that can cause heart attacks.

30 Aug 2018 2:40 PM

Study further added that deep forehead furrows mean key vessels are being blocked with fatty plaques. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having wrinkly face raises risk of deadly strokes and heart attacks

Scientists found that having a face that is too wrinkly is an early warning sign of deadly heart trouble.

30 Aug 2018 1:46 PM

Change your breakfast, dinner timings to reduce fat

Researchers found those who changed their mealtimes lost on average more than twice as much body fat.

30 Aug 2018 1:10 PM

Migraine three times more common in women: Study

Women and men seek and receive treatment for migraine differently.

30 Aug 2018 10:08 AM

This electronic device could stop epileptic seizures

Medication does not prevent seizures in three out of 10 patients.

30 Aug 2018 9:22 AM

Chemotherapy may lead to early menopause

Premenopausal women with lung cancer may want children and should consult their healthcare providers about their options.

30 Aug 2018 9:12 AM

Exposure to toxic metals linked to cardiovascular diseases

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Aug 2018 9:01 AM

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