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being outdoors in nature is linked to a persons well-being. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Nature can reduce craving for alcohol, cigarettes and harmful foods

Seeing greenery reduces cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, harmful foods.

14 July 2019 6:56 AM GMT

Sleep maintenance insomnia can arise from psychological stress, pain, depression or another sleep disorder called sleep apnoea. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Disturbed sleep maybe an indication of this sleep disorder

If you find yourself waking up every couple of hours and have difficulty sleeping at night, you might want to improve...

13 July 2019 10:55 AM GMT

The combined agents acted synergistically not only to block cancer cell division but also to induce senescence. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combine different drugs to treat cancer better

Combining breast, lung cancer drugs to treat cancer yields better results: Study.

13 July 2019 5:59 AM GMT

One of the biggest problems of cancer cells is they can grow forever without stimulus. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Target certain proteins to stop ovarian cancer from spreading

Preventing protein from spreading may help contain ovarian cancer cells.

13 July 2019 5:14 AM GMT

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption by our body. It is also good for muscle development. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Prevent strokes by avoiding taking these supplements together

Be cautious while taking Vitamin and calcium supplements together.

12 July 2019 1:35 PM GMT

Researchers measured the daily intakes of sugary drinks against those of diet beverages and compared them to cancer cases in participants medical records during the follow-up period. (Photo: AFP)

Intake of sugary drinks linked to higher risk of developing certain...

Studies reveal that consumption of sugary drinks linked with cancer risk.

12 July 2019 4:05 AM GMT

The condom rap addresses men and encourages the use of condoms as contraception and a safe sex practice. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Population Day: Rap song to promote use of condoms

Campaign #CondomBole reaches out to youth with message of male responsibility in family planning.

11 July 2019 6:35 AM GMT

Analysis of these infants metabolism revealed that their bodies are responding as if they were fasting, despite calorie intake similar. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Premature infants at risk of delayed mircobial development

Premature born infants have delayed microbiome development.

11 July 2019 5:42 AM GMT

Inappropriate interpersonal responses appear to spread from parents to children, where they spawn peer difficulties. (Photo: ANI)

Derisive behaviour by parents can be cause of their bullying others

Kids mocked by parents at greater risk of bullying others.

11 July 2019 4:23 AM GMT

Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter for learning new motor skills and in reward-related learning and this research shows that exercise significantly improves dopamine-related brain function. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise improves dopamine related brain functions

Exercise enhances brain function in overweight people.

11 July 2019 4:09 AM GMT

The challenge many psychologists face is that sometimes behaviours deteriorate over time, so the child might not display signs of autism, but then a few years later, something starts showing up. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Accurate autism detection technique developed

Researchers develop technique for early, accurate detection of autism in children.

10 July 2019 6:05 AM GMT

The other five pairs were exposed to dim, overhead LED lighting at night, duplicating conditions found near coral reefs adjacent to human habitation. (Photo: AFP)

Light pollution a threat to Nemo's offspring

Light pollution puts Nemo's offspring at risk.

10 July 2019 4:41 AM GMT