Health

Night-time exposure to light disrupts body’s circadian rhythm, and can increase the risk of heart failure and other diseases

Negative family environments marked by high levels of conflict have been previously studied to be associated with development of substance use by adolescents

Study conducted by researchers from Chandigarh’s PGIMER and Bengaluru’s NIMHANS

Researchers revealed that the microbial metabolite TMA can directly block the immune protein IRAK4, reducing inflammation and improving insulin sensitivity.

The terms tumour and cancer are not interchangeable. Solid cancers are tumours and malignant tumours are cancers

During fasting, the body begins to consume its own damaged cells, triggering a deep cellular reset known as autophagy

Decline is primarily due to damage to the “heart-brain link” triggered by chronic kidney illness

 Not just what but when we eat also affect our health

The award recognises how health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) can directly shape policy and improve public health

The study reveals climate change, poverty and drug resistance could be coming together to create an escalating health crisis that might become a ‘creeping catastrophe’ if left unaddressed

Dry, cold weather,combined with air pollution in winter, poses a great risk to skin health. Those with dry skin are worst affected

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function.

Reducing the time spent on social media for a week improved symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia in young adults, says a new study

Published by Bloomsbury India, the book is scheduled to hit stands on December 9

Scientists have discovered new anti-ageing compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium, opening up promising avenues for future skin-rejuvenation therapies.

When two people work on a shared task, they process information alike, a new study revealed.

A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity.

Researchers have directly observed Floquet effects in graphene for the first time, settling a long-running scientific debate.

The findings of a study published in The Lancet show that in the past two decades, there’s been a 40-fold increase in spending on junk food, reflecting a rise in obesity among children and adults

Districts highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on achieving health targets, such as stunting and problems accessing healthcare

Obesity cannot be simplified to ‘eat less, move more’. It has been officially declared by the American Medical Association as a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial biological disease, influenced by genetics, hormones and environment

India faces a significant health and economic challenge due to rising obesity. The TBI report highlights the need for preventative measures, including food regulation, digital health screening, incentives for healthy behavior, and affordable anti-obesity drugs, to combat the issue and mitigate economic impact.

Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age.

The report published by Tony Blair Institute for Global Change points out that obesity and associated long-term conditions lead to higher rates of premature mortality, absenteeism and presenteeism

A research team has found that specific immune cells can connect with muscle fibres in a lightning-fast, neuron-like way to promote healing.