It’s time we asked ourselves this question: Is it worth buying that packet of junk food? When you buy food in a packet or bottle, you’re buying an industrial product — not real food. And it is worth understanding the hidden risks that come with it
It’s time we asked ourselves this question: Is it worth buying that packet of junk food? When you buy food in a packet or bottle, you’re buying an industrial product — not real food. And it is worth understanding the hidden risks that come with it
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from McGill University have identified nine biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose depression in teenagers.
A mother's uphill journey, raising a daughter afflicted with cerebral palsy
A large number of patients remain unaware about this eye disease that results in irreversible blindness if left untreated
It also provides evidence of eight instances in which introners have transferred between unrelated species in a process called 'horizontal gene transfer,' the first proven examples of this phenomenon.
A study shows a non-opioid pain reliever blocks pain at its source -- calming specific nerve signals that send pain messages to the brain. In mice, the compound SBI-810 eased pain from surgery, bone fractures, and nerve injury without causing sedation or constipation.
High temperatures can affect the heart rate, raising the risk of an attack
The risk of experiencing symptoms of alcohol use disorder and negative consequences from drinking in young adulthood was also higher
One of the deceased had nephrotic syndrome with hypocalcemia seizure, while the other was a cancer patient: State Health Department
Affluent women have poor sleep patterns
People's immune systems deteriorate as they age, making cancer therapies that rely on immune cells difficult to implement. In a new study, researchers from the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) show that age-related immune decline has a measurable impact on CAR-T cell therapy, one of the most advanced forms of cancer immunotherapy.
The rising temperatures necessitate a shift in our dietary habits. Food choices can make a big difference in how our body copes with the heat
Boredom gets bad rap, but science says it can actually be good for us
Prof Sadhna Lal, Head of the Division, emphasised the urgency of early diagnosis and intervention
Often considered a western world problem, India has been seeing a rising number of prostate cancer cases, particularly among men under 50
The bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is responsible for up to 30 per cent of hospital-acquired infections, a new study has found
Paying close attention to the present moment without judgment -- the basic idea behind all mindfulness techniques -- can help calm anxiety and improve focus, said Resh Gupta, a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science and Practice research cluster.
A new study suggests that the ozone hole's negative effects on the Southern Ocean's carbon uptake are reversible, but only if greenhouse gas emissions rapidly decrease.
The waist-to-height ratio predicts the incidence of heart failure, according to data presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.
Men are often conditioned to suppress vulnerability, leading to silent suffering and in many cases devastating consequences, said Jyoti Kapoor, founder-director and senior psychiatrist at Manasthali
During adolescence, these hormones surge, kick-starting the menstrual cycle
Should India worry as Covid-19 cases are going up in two busy places in Asia
An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
A new study has found a link between midlife intakes of high-quality carbohydrates and dietary fibre to better health in older women.
For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a fundamental heart rhythm mystery: why do women have faster heartbeats while men are more susceptible to developing irregular rhythms like atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play an important role in the development of allergy illnesses and explain disparities between urban and rural populations.
Most summer fruits have a high water content and are a natural antidote to rising temperatures
Dr Navpreet Singh Bedi, a dentist, talks to Mahesh Sharma about his latest research on the use of platelet rich plasma in dental procedures
Choosing cookware made from non-reactive metals can prevent many health hazards. This is because food can react with certain metals, causing chemical reactions. Some heavy metals have adverse effects on the human health. For example excess cadmium in the body...
Dr KS Manchanda, paediatrician, shares how junk food, which has become a staple in many diets, could lead to severe consequences