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Depression doubles risk of early death in heart patients

It was the strongest risk factor for dying, compared to any other risk factors.

30 July 2017 12:43 PM IST

Pets provide a consistent physical presence and often distract owners from symptoms or upsetting experiences such as suicidal thoughts. (Photo: PIxabay - picture for representational purpose only)

In Peticular: An old, symbiotic bond

The advancement of medical science has shed more light into the benefit of using pets in our daily life.

29 Dec 2016 12:42 AM IST

It can add four to six years to a mans life (Photo: Pixabay)

Staring at breasts may help men live longer

500 men aged between 18-26 years were divided in groups of 100 with one group asked to ogle at women's breasts.

28 Dec 2016 1:44 PM IST

People with heart problems, have a two-fold chance of being affected by heat.

Summer, not for the weak hearted

Cardiac patients are at greater risk in summer, as their heart can't adjust to the changes the body goes through in...

14 March 2017 12:18 AM IST

Dietary potassium helps the kidneys excrete more salt and water, which increases potassium excretion. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating potassium-rich foods can help lower blood pressure

The intake of potassium balances the levels of sodium thus keeping high blood pressure at bay

6 April 2017 5:05 PM IST

The Japanese sake not only has a rich history, but is also a versatile drink that has evolved over time.

Konichiwa, sake!

Sake has a delicate unadulterated flavour and is best consumed as is.

17 Feb 2017 12:34 AM IST

1 in 3 hospitalised patients suffers from depression: Study

1 in 3 hospitalised patients suffers from depression: Study

Researchers analysed data from 20 studies on depression screenings in hospitals for the study.

3 Jun 2017 1:25 PM IST

The glasses approach allows us to filter out blue- wavelength light from all these sources, which helps sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amber-tinted glasses may help prevent insomnia: study

Smartphones, tablets and other light-emitting devices are lit by LEDs, which have a peak wavelength in the blue portion...

18 Dec 2017 7:42 PM IST

The medicine is a version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltds established drug Abilify for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, containing a tracking device developed by Proteus Digital Health.

Risk of skin cancer increased by common blood pressure drug

Researchers find people who took hydrochlorothiazide for at least six years were 29 percent more likely to develop basal...

25 Dec 2017 8:32 AM IST

The drug, hydrochlorothiazide, makes the skin more vulnerable to damage from UV light of sun or sunbeds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer

Ten percent of squamous cell carcinoma cases were high users, as were 2.8 percent of people in the control group.

23 Dec 2017 10:52 AM IST

The study found a clear connection between the use of hypertension medicine and the chance of developing skin cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common BP drug may up skin cancer risk: study

More specifically, this refers to drugs containing hydrochlorothiazide and squamous cell carcinoma.

5 Dec 2017 4:44 PM IST

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Blood pressure begins to decline 14 years before death in elderly

Here is what a new study has found.

5 Dec 2017 10:17 AM IST