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The researchers found that patients taking aspirin had the highest rate of recurrent blood clots (Photo: AFP)

Cancer risk slashed by use of aspirin, says study

According to researchers, aspirin, which protects against heart attacks, strokes is though to block enzymes which help...

31 Oct 2017 12:08 PM IST

All your credit card use reflects in your credit history which is shared by card and loan companies with credit rating agencies such as Cibil and Experian.

Top five risks of using credit cards, how to avoid them

Credit card can be risky instrument for those who cannot control the urge of splurging money.

10 Oct 2017 12:39 PM IST

Diagnosis at early stage is important for any kind of cancer, for the treatment to be effective (Photo: AFP)

BP risk high in childhood cancer survivors

Research shows high BP can have greater negative impact on survivors of childhood cancer who were treated with...

24 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

Modest amount of resistance exercise, such as two 30-minute sessions per week, has beneficial effects (Photo: PIxabay)

Exercise lowers risk of premature death in people with type 1 diabetes

Compared to people who spent little time exercising, participants who reported devoting most time were less likely to...

9 Nov 2017 8:14 AM IST

Researchers followed the participants for more than two years on average. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of premature death lowered in older women through exercise

Doctors typically advise people to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise.

7 Nov 2017 8:11 AM IST

The funds will help in making the cancer facility better.

Stroke survivors are at greater risk of cancer

Researchers find stroke survivors are most frequently diagnosed with cancer in the colon, lung and prostate regions.

7 Sept 2017 7:32 AM IST

Social network size and participation in social activities may eventually be used as indicators of diabetes risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stress at work may cause diabetes

According to researchers, workers who experience increasing stressful tasks on job are 57 per cent more likely to...

12 Jan 2018 8:58 AM IST

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds drinking coffee is liked to longer life

Those who drink twice or thrice a day may have a lower chance of dying from certain illnesses than those who abstain it.

22 Feb 2018 9:12 AM IST

The breakthrough could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Youngsters with food allergies are often put at risk by parents, says...

Almost half of parents of children with food allergies report at least one risky behavior, such as not carrying...

7 Feb 2018 10:20 AM IST

Alcohol use disorders are associated with a three-fold higher risk of all types of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds regular alcohol consumption could take years off your life

According to the research, drinking more alcohol is associated with a higher risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart...

14 April 2018 1:20 PM IST

Most people infected with Zika dont get sick, while some suffer a mild illness with fever, rash and joint pain (Photo: AFP)

Risk of getting infected with Zika through sex may not last longer...

The virus is mainly spread by tropical mosquitoes. But during the epidemic, scientists discovered some infections were...

12 April 2018 8:36 PM IST

As part of the study, the team of scientists, from the University of Vermont and the University of Adelaide, gathered more than thirty million public posts on Twitter from 13,905 users. (Photo: ANI)

On social media, your privacy is at risk even if you don't have an...

Some believe that once they are off these platforms, their privacy is safe, the new study points toward the contrary.

29 Jan 2019 12:25 PM IST