Health

Minimum legal age for sale of tobacco products to be raised to 21

Indian bidis need to be targeted to reduce tobacco consumption: Opinion

Over the last weekend, tobacco advertisements were again seen across US media channels after decades of being banned. However, this time around, it was not by choice but by a court-imposed order to advertise the deadly effects of smoking.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Study: Having dog during pregnancy may protect infant against eczema and asthma

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

Children who were born prematurely and also suffered brain injuries around the time of birth are likely to have low brain dopamine levels, which increases their risk of developing serious mental health issues such as substance dependence and depression, researchers say.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Singapore set to offer land plots to encourage high-tech farming

Subsidy on fruits, vegetables may help reduce death risk

Declining the prices for nut items nutritious food items as fruits, vegetables and nuts could save millions of lives per year, suggest a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Going to school alone can improve kids' safety perception

If children are allowed to go to school on their own either by walking or cycling, they are more likely to possess greater decision-making abilities as well as have better safety perception, finds a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Brazil president leave the hospital after surgery

Brazil President Temer leaves hospital after heart surgery

Brazil President Michel Temer has been discharged from the Sirio-Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo after heart surgery.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Unappetizing foods taste good to brain, says study

A natural drug, endogenous opioids, in the brain plays key role to help regulate the body's energy level.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Say goodbye to cracked skin this winter with these skincare tips

Check out tips to combat dry and cracked skin during winter season

Nov 29, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Are you more likely to be depressed due to your personality traits?

There are many talented, attractive and wealthy people who have fought against depression earlier such as Heath Ledger, Kerry Washington and J. K. Rowling.

Nov 29, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pfizer obtains permission for over-the-counter sale of Viagra

Pfizer has obtained the permission for the over-the-counter sale of Viagra in the UK.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Benefits of gold: Check out 4 medical uses of it

Gold products are not limited to just jewelries but go far beyond that.The benefits of gold surpass its physical beauty and scientists are trying to use the metal compound to treat diseases.

Nov 29, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

Marriage can lower risks of dementia, worldwide study suggests

A study conducted by the researchers in the UK has found that married people are less prone to develop dementia in their life compared to widowed and people who have never married.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Enzyme linked to poor survival rate in leukemia patients identified

High levels of an enzyme known to suppress the immune system may put patients diagnosed with the most common form of leukemia at the risk of early death, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Enzyme that triggers most common form of vision loss identified

Indian-origin researchers have identified an enzyme that serves as a critical trigger for the damaging inflammation that ultimately leads to macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among the elderly.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Eating garlic may help combat cystic fibrosis

Researchers have found that consuming garlic, which contains an active sulphurous compound, can help fight the robust bacteria found in chronic infections like cystic fibrosis.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS