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In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Fifteen genes that shape our face identified

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth.

20 Feb 2018 11:59 AM IST

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

In-person license renewal may reduce crashes involving people with...

When an older adult has dementia, families have to balance between the safety of letting them on the road and lack of...

19 Feb 2018 10:20 AM IST

During cold and flu season people were 24% more likely to exceed the maximum recommended weekly dose of 4,000 milligrams at least once. (Photo: Pixabay)

Painkiller overuse spikes during cold and flu season

This extensive analgesics consumption that we have documented raises the concern of overuse and misuse, as well as...

15 April 2018 2:26 PM IST

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

People with allergies often leave life-saving epinephrine at home

Patient education around how and when to use an epinephrine auto-injector is also important.

4 July 2018 8:49 PM IST

Many youngsters throng hookah parlours.

Hookah behind half of tobacco smoking in young: study

This is why smoke loads can be so large for hookah users, even if they use infrequently.

17 May 2018 3:24 PM IST

Apart from late working hours, people who visit clubs also tend to be drowsy drivers risking their life while driving. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep quality explains some racial differences in drowsy driving

Sleepiness is thought to be a factor in anywhere from 2 percent to 20 percent of all crashes resulting in fatalities or...

11 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Good social media experiences don't outweigh bad ones for young adults

Social media lends itself to negativity bias because it is saturated with positive experiences that leave people jaded.

20 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST