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Cultural and economic improvements can counterbalance that initial negative situation. (Photo: Pixabay)

The relation between low socio-economic status and health is not...

Study show that people who have come out of low social-economic background have low mortality risks than those who...

22 March 2019 8:07 PM IST

Snus use has been linked to a decrease in tobacco smoking and smoking related diseases. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Smokeless tobacco products equally harmful

Smokers misunderstand health risks of smokeless tobacco products: Study.

4 March 2019 4:10 PM IST

When UV irradiation was used as a treatment step, the levels of some DBPs increased because the UV light elevated the reactivity of organic matter toward chlorine. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Effective water treatment processes required to remove byproducts from...

New strategies needed to remove byproducts from swimming pools.

1 July 2019 12:02 PM IST

Migrants are, however, more prone to diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and tuberculosis, but tend to spread those infections among immigrant communities. (Photo: AP)

Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study

Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive...

7 Dec 2018 10:35 AM IST

According to experts one should give equal importance to working out and feeling good for a better life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Thinking good thoughts may increase lifespan

According to study, people who view themselves as less healthy may suffer from early death.

21 July 2017 1:05 PM IST

Low socioeconomic status is one of the strongest predictors of premature mortality worldwide (Photo: AFP)

Obesity damages health less than low social rank

People on the bottom rung of the socioeconomic ladder may live two years less on average than those at the top.

1 Feb 2017 2:11 PM IST