Researchers have found that cannabinoids, the active agent in marijuana, may improve low-light vision of vertebrates by sensitising retinal cells.The ...
Being obese or overweight may lead to eight more types of cancer than previously thought, new research has warned.Researchers have identified eight ad...
Sleep deprivation for five hours may lead to loss of memory, a new study has found.The study focused on the loss of connectivity between neurons in th...
Desks that encourage school children to stand in the classroom may reduce their risk of obesity by lowering body mass index (BMI), a new study has cla...
Parents, take note! Children who eat food high in added sugars may develop risk factors for heart disease, such as an increased risk of obesity and el...
Babies that seem to get upset more easily and take longer to calm down may be at higher risk for obesity, according to a new study which suggests that...
Specific inherited genetic differences may increase the risk of eye cancer -- uveal melanoma, a rare form of melanoma that arises from pigment cells t...
People with low job satisfaction in their late 20s and 30s may be at the risk of depression and sleeping problems in their 40s, a new study has warned...
Men's psychological well-being and health are at the worst when they are the sole breadwinner of the family, according to a new study which shows that...
Eating oily fish twice a week may decrease the risk of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in middle-aged and older individuals with type 2 diabe...
Listening to music may help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, pain and fatigue in cancer patients, while also boosting their quality of life, new researc...
You may be able to shed those extra kilos if you include thinner people in your social life, a new study suggests. Ironically, people who want to lose...
A new study has established a novel link between chronic kidney disease and diabetes. A team of researchers have identified molecular mechanisms that ...
The challenge of judging a person's social group and deciding whether or not to cooperate with them has promoted the rapid expansion of human brain si...
Painkillers and antidepressants may work differently in men and women as the potential therapeutics are rarely tested in females, a new study has cl...
Recording smartphone video selfies of brushing teeth may help people learn techniques on how to improve their oral health, a new study suggests. While...
Contaminants present in the environment and chemicals found in food could be harming the fertility of dogs, according to a new study that may help sol...
Scientists have found another health benefit of eating fruits every day. According to them, fruit extract may prevent and even dissolve human kidney s...
Fidgeting while sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long flight can protect the arteries in your legs and potentially hel...
People who are lazy spend more time engaged in thought, leading them to be more intelligent than their active counterparts, a new study suggests.Activ...
Sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea may increase the risk of stroke and hinder recovery from the condition, new research has warned.Based...
A genetic mutation may have helped modern humans adapt to smoke exposure from fires and perhaps sparked an evolutionary advantage over Neanderthals an...
Untreated infection of the root tip of a tooth which is common and often symptomless may increase the risk of heart diseases, new research suggests. "...
A higher intake of proteins from animal sources, like processed and unprocessed red meats, eggs can lead to an increase in mortality rate in people li...
Scienists have developed a new framework called “nutritional geometry” which is the culmination of more than 20 years of research in the field.Accordi...
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has slashed prices of 24 medicines used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, bacterial infection, anx...
A new study claimed over 40 per cent of Delhiites are diabetic, as it placed the national capital in the first position among cities closely fol...
Stay clear of meals rich in saturated fat such as lard and butter as consuming such food affects a part of the brain which helps control hunger, a n...
British scientists say they have developed a pioneering new treatment to prevent bacterial skin infections, which could also be used in the battle aga...
Moderate exercise such as cycling and walking for just an hour daily may eliminate the health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a ...
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