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The brain changes were likely an adaptation for motherhood (Photo: AFP)

Study finds motherhood ages women faster

Study finds effects of becoming a mum ages a woman's DNA more than smoking or being fat.

27 Feb 2018 11:24 AM IST

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Glo cigarettes less harmful than conventional ones

Here is what a new study has found.

25 Feb 2018 10:56 AM IST

Cardio-metabolic risk factors can increase the chances of having diabetes, heart disease or a stroke. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wine tied to healthier arteries for some diabetics

Some previous research has linked a Mediterranean diet to weight loss and a reduced risk of heart disease.

24 Feb 2018 11:57 AM IST

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

Dementia clearly linked to chronic boozing: study

Heavy drinking should be recognised as a major risk factor for all types of dementia.

21 Feb 2018 3:21 PM IST

The decline in lung function is attributable to the irritation that most cleaning chemicals cause on mucous membranes lining the airways. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cleaning sprays as harmful as smoking: study

Accelerated lung function decline in the women working as cleaners was "comparable to smoking somewhat less than 20...

18 Feb 2018 4:56 PM IST

According to the study, inhaling cleaning products chemicals raises asthma risk up to 43 per cent in that time.

Cleaning house with chemicals is worse than smoking, experts warns

The study claims that cleaning homes is as bad for lungs as smoking 20 a day for 20 years.

17 Feb 2018 11:26 AM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children with shorter stature at higher risk of stroke as adults,...

People with shorter heights should work at changing modifiable risk factors they can control.

16 Feb 2018 10:06 AM IST

Couples planning a pregnancy might consider limiting their consumption of these beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sweetened drinks may lower chances of pregnancy: study

Intake of energy drinks was related to even larger reductions in fertility, although the results were based on small...

14 Feb 2018 2:50 PM IST

For boys, lowest smoking prevalence was 2.9 percent in Tajikistan and highest is 61.4 percent in Timor-Leste (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what just one cigarette does to your body

From stomach ache to ear infection, we list the effects of smoking on human body.

8 Feb 2018 11:45 AM IST

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Hot tea can increases your risk of esophageal cancer: Study

It is an even more alarming concern for people who smoke and drink alcohol.

6 Feb 2018 3:50 PM IST

Researchers found that higher level of physical activity protected from future depression in children, adults and older adults globally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may lower risk of depression: study

The evidence is clear that people that are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.

25 April 2018 4:26 PM IST

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E-cigarette flavour affects a lot more than just taste

They are associated with ancer and other diseases.

11 April 2018 9:44 AM IST