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Union minister Shripad Naik's health improving: Doctors (News Agencies)-The health condition of Union minister Shripad Naik, who is undergoing treatment at a Goa hospital following an accident, has improve...
Unable To Pay For Covid Test, Woman In Saudi Says Denied Flight To India Reena Gehlodh, hailing from Harda district in Madhya Pradesh, had appealed for help in a video message in November, following which the Indian Embassy...
Suspend international IP, patent obligations on Covid-19 vaccines Coordinated State action at the global level that temporarily suspends the application of relevant international law to Covid-19 vaccines and drugs wi...
India's Covid problem could be bigger than we think As India's virus cases rise, so do questions over death toll India is approaching the ninth month of the coronavirus pandemic with more than five ...
My Covid-19 Experience By Mukul Kesavan I tested positive for Covid-19 on June 6 after two and a half months of a fairly rigorous quarantine. The first question that people...
How I Battled Coronavirus, Cut Off From The World By Gauri Datta Gupta I roll down the car window for the person in the PPE suit to take my nasal and throat swabs. For months, we've seen images in th...
A tale of two epidemics- Aids and Covid-19 There are similarities in how countries responded to Aids then and Covid-19 now. Even though their capabilities to fight such crises vary, their immed...
India May See An Unintended Baby Boom Due To COVID-19 Lockdown. Is Govt Prepared? While nationwide lockdown is unavoidable and is a wise decision to contain the spread of the virus, there is a need to address the possibility of an u...
Across the world, dictatorial regimes use Covid-19 to quash press freedom Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised by attacks on press freedoms and journalists around the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We've seen this pattern be...
Should YOU spend £190 on an immunity test? Some doctors are charging a high price to find out if you've had Covid-19 Who will be struck down by Covid-19 and who has already had it are questi...
China ‘concerned’ as India decides to stop use of Chinese Covid-19 test kits China's statement came hours after the ICMR, which plays a key role in advising authorities engaged in the fight against Covid-19, said state governme...
How nutritious is your diet? Maintaining a good diet and keeping a check on your nutritional intake is easy now with cools apps and gadgets One of the key factors of staying h...
Covid-19:What India must do next This war will be won by smart data-driven defence, coupled with strategic offence The decisive action taken by the Indian leadership in flattening ...
Covid-19: India has done well till now, but lifting the lockdown is not advisable It is critical to sustain the benefits of the lockdown and the inherent immunity that the population enjoys The Chinese government alerted the Worl...
'Infodemic' “We're not just fighting an epidemic; we're fighting an infodemic” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Tech giants struggle to stem 'infodemic' of false coronavirus claims Click over to Google, type in...
India pulls out all stops to combat Covid-19 pandemic India is currently under a 21-day lockdown to break the chain of transmission of coronavirus which has infected over 650 people so far in the country....
Global coronavirus death toll crosses 20,000, three billion under lockdown As the number of confirmed cases worldwide soared past 450,000, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that only a concerted global effort could...
Having less sex? Women who have sex more often are less likely to have an early menopause, researchers say, adding that women who reported having sexual activity week...
Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease Researchers and public health organizations have long hailed the benefits of eating fiber, but how much fiber should we consume, ...
What effects does alcohol have on health? Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it r...
Here’s how abuse by mothers affects infant brain Researchers have found the extent of brain damage in newborn rats from short-term abuse by their mothers, an advance that may help...
Stubble or no stubble, Delhi’s air pollution will continue to pinch (News Agencies) Delhi assembly election is just four months away and air pollution is a poll issue, though not raging. The period ...
Pop an aspirin to lower risk of ovarian cancer Taking a low-dose of aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer by 23%, suggests a new study. Ova...
Coffee before sex? (Agencies) Most people prefer waking up to coffee over morning sex, according to a recent survey. The caffeine addicted masses b...
Hangry, are you? (Agencies) Science agrees that 'hanger' is a real physiological reaction and not just useful slang. How can you manage your raging...
Is your snack bar really healthy ? (Agencies) It seems harmless enough and does its best to tell you how healthy it is. But if I were you, I’d be suspicious of the a...
How To Tell If Your Child Needs Therapy So many of the recent headlines about children and mental health are deeply distressing: Youth suicide attempts have doubled in th...
Kombucha, the tea of health The year was 221 BCE. Qin Shi Huang had already established the Qin Dynasty and was successfully reigning as the first emperor of ...
Veggie 'meat' may usher in the next diet revolution The alternative meat movement is mainstreaming vegetarianism across the world and offering committed carnivores the option abandon...
Use high-tech to stay hydrated this summer season It's that time of the year when temperatures soar high and your body tends to lose a lot of water due to excessive sweating. These...
India can lead the way in nutritious, sustainable diet, say experts Traditional Indian food that is largely plant-based with some red meat and fish can show the world how a nutritious and sustainabl...
Take it easy. Mental stress ups risk of death in heart disease patients (News Agencies)If you have a heart disease, you may do well to relax. According to researchers, people with persistent mental dist...
Pune man spits blood, chokes after biting into burger with broken glass (Agencies)- A lunch outing of four friends in Pune at a global fast-food chain outlet turned into a nightmare after one of them to...
Obesity in military officers can be solved by keto diet Researchers are hopeful that the keto diet could prove useful for military personnel in addressing the problem of obesity. Accord...
Putting women's health first for a healthy future Patriarchal communities are wont to deify women who suffer in silence, ostracise those who want equal rights, and ignore those wh...
Is your snack bar really healthy ? (Agencies) It seems harmless enough and does its best to tell you how healthy it is. But if I were you, I’d be suspicious of the a...
Men act less interested in sex than they really are Men sometimes act way less interested in sex than they really are, perhaps because of the assumption that giving an impression of...
Mauritian herbs found to stop growth of cancer cells A recent study has claimed that the extracts of the endemic Mauritian medicinal herb stop the proliferation of oesophageal squamo...
What obesity does to your brain (Insider Bureau)- Fascinating scans reveal obesity affects the structure of a person's brain. A study that collected MRI scans of...
Moderate muscle strength may lower risk of diabetes Building muscle strength may be one way to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a recent study suggests. The study, which involved ...
Pay close attention to matters of the heart Heart disease is the leading killer of adults in the US, and, according to The New York Times, Americans of south Asian extraction...
IIT-Mandi finds new treatment for Zika virus Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have identified a drug target in the Zika virus that can bind with a...
Tata Memorial Hospital doctors try to decode cancer-pregnancy link Goregaon-based software engineer Shikha Khandelwal was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in the sixth month of her first pr...
Upset Hindus urge C&H Sugar to list cow bone on packages, when used to refine sugar (By Our Staff Reporter)- Hindus are urging C&H Sugar, which has a refinery in Crockett (California), to clearly mention bone char...
5 ways to get good sleep during festive season The festive season is just a couple of days away, and it will bring along a lot of travel and parties, which can disturb your slee...
How to care for your nails, 6 simple tips you need to follow for long and beautiful nails (News Agencies) It’s important to make sure your nails are thoroughly dirt-free. Long nails are beautiful, but regular trims are a...
World Contraception Day: Common types of birth control, apart from condoms Despite the fact that 47.8% of women in India use some form of birth control, there is still quite a bit that the average woman do...
Carbs are not the enemy : This study says high carb diet may lead to weight loss (News Agencies)A diet rich in healthy carbohydrates -- found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -- can reduce body weight and...
We need to mainstream the climate conversation In an interview with The Guardian recently, one the world’s most eminent climate scientists Michael Mann said: “The impacts of cli...
Strokes are linked to dementia, increases risk of the brain disease by 70% People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical Schoo...
Why men are missing from the fertility debate Discussions about fertility mostly focus on women, keeping men out of the debate. And when they are included, it is only married a...
This Kerala student startup has found a way to make livestock feed rich in nutrients On day one of Huddle Kerala, a conclave that seeks to explore the state’s potential to emerge as a startup destination, there were...
Myth busted: Fish oil supplements do not improve kids’ memory Fish oil -- rich in omega 3 -- does not improve memory function in small children, finds a study contradicting the popular health ...
Diet matters: Eating healthy may not prevent effects of high salt intake If you tend to consume a healthy diet just to thwart the effects of high salt intake, think twice. A diet rich in fruits, whole g...
Practice meditation to beat rising stress levels. Here’s how to get started Gone are the days when you could get away with the excuse of a hectic day at work to avoid meditation. A team of two scientists h...
It’s Not a Whiskey for Women. Johnnie Walker’s Female VP Explains ‘Jane Walker’ (News Agencies) Call her Jane Walker. For the first time its nearly 200-year history, Scotch brand Johnnie Walker is introducing a...
You’ve been drinking alcohol all wrong! (News Agencies) From serving white wine with fish to sticking a spoon in an opened bottle of bubbly to preserve the fizz, there ar...
Think vaping is safe? A new study found significant amounts of toxic metals, including lead, leak from some e-cigarette heating coils and present in the...
Spend too much time on social media? A survey showed teenagers from low-income families reported more physical fights, face-to-face arguments and trouble at school tha...
Time for a spa-ctacular you (News Agencies) A visit to a spa can be for different reasons — preparation for a special occasion or a family function, a break f...
There’s hope for cancer patients A new way to kill liver cancer cells and stop tumour growth found (News Agencies)Scientists have found a new way to kill liver cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth. They have developed a two-way...
Acne may put you at risk of major depression. Here’s what new research says (News Agencies) Acne is associated with increased risk of developing major depression in the first years after the condition appears, reveals a study....
Yoga may benefit people suffering from high blood pressure and sugar (News Agencies) Suffering from increased blood pressure and high blood sugar? One year of yoga training may help, a new study sugg...
In the fight against pollution, set time-bound goals There are a few things that need to be understood when discussing pollution. Air pollution takes a long time to develop, as does r...
India is losing productivity worth billions due to cancers that can be prevented The BRICS grouping of countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — are losing billions of dollars in productivity o...
How to make someone fall in love with you Five ways According to science You can’t cast a spell on your would-be-lover. But you can take a cue from these researches and potentially up your chances of dev...
Sexual arousal makes a woman’s brain react differently than a man’s. Here’s how Turns out, a woman’s mind is much more complex than a male’s when it comes to intimacy. According to a recent McGill University st...
Women, beware. Early periods and menopause linked to heart disease (News Agencies) Women who start menstruating at the age of 11 or younger, or enter menopause before 47, face a higher risk of hear...
Psychedelic drugs may treat depression without dulling emotions (News Agencies) Psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms can help relieve the symptoms of depression, without the ‘dulling’ of emoti...
Want to lose weight? You could try this one doctor-approved thing every morning (News Agencies) First things first: Whether you do or don’t want to lose weight is totally personal; if you want to, great, but if...
Smartphone addiction is more dangerous than you thought. It causes depression, anxiety (News Agencies) Prolonged use of smartphones may significantly increase the risk of depression, anxiety and insomnia among teenage...
Air pollution from road traffic is affecting health of unborn babies (News Agencies)Pregnant women exposed to air pollution from road traffic are more likely to give birth to babies that are underwei...
Stop popping painkillers They can cause obesity and affect sleep (News Agencies) If you are in the habit of popping over-the-counter painkillers, you may be at double the risk of becoming obese a...
Could a Mediterranean diet protect against ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by poor attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactiv...
Acid Reflux in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Most infants "spit up" milk as part of their daily activities. The action of spitting up milk is known as reflux or gastroesophageal reflux. Reflux i...
Insomnia increases asthma risk in adults According to the most recent estimates from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAI), approximately 1 in 10 children and 1 in 12 ad...
Weekend of camping promotes earlier sleep patterns New research, published in the journal Current Biology, concludes that regardless of the season, spending time outdoors in the natural light - while ...
Engineering thyroid cells from stem cells may lead to new therapies A report on the work - led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) in Massachusetts - is published in the journal Stem Cell Reports. The thy...

Union minister Shripad Naik's health improving: Doctors

(News Agencies)-The health condition of Union minister Shripad Naik, who is undergoing treatment at a Goa hospital following an accident, has improve...

Unable To Pay For Covid Test, Woman In Saudi Says Denied Flight To India

Reena Gehlodh, hailing from Harda district in Madhya Pradesh, had appealed for help in a video message in November, following which the Indian Embassy...

Suspend international IP, patent obligations on Covid-19 vaccines

Coordinated State action at the global level that temporarily suspends the application of relevant international law to Covid-19 vaccines and drugs wi...

India's Covid problem could be bigger than we think

As India's virus cases rise, so do questions over death toll India is approaching the ninth month of the coronavirus pandemic with more than five ...

My Covid-19 Experience

By Mukul Kesavan I tested positive for Covid-19 on June 6 after two and a half months of a fairly rigorous quarantine. The first question that people...

How I Battled Coronavirus, Cut Off From The World

By Gauri Datta Gupta I roll down the car window for the person in the PPE suit to take my nasal and throat swabs. For months, we've seen images in th...

A tale of two epidemics- Aids and Covid-19

There are similarities in how countries responded to Aids then and Covid-19 now. Even though their capabilities to fight such crises vary, their immed...

India May See An Unintended Baby Boom Due To COVID-19 Lockdown. Is Govt Prepared?

While nationwide lockdown is unavoidable and is a wise decision to contain the spread of the virus, there is a need to address the possibility of an u...

Across the world, dictatorial regimes use Covid-19 to quash press freedom

Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised by attacks on press freedoms and journalists around the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic. We've seen this pattern be...

Should YOU spend £190 on an immunity test?

Some doctors are charging a high price to find out if you've had Covid-19 Who will be struck down by Covid-19 and who has already had it are questi...

China ‘concerned’ as India decides to stop use of Chinese Covid-19 test kits

China's statement came hours after the ICMR, which plays a key role in advising authorities engaged in the fight against Covid-19, said state governme...

How nutritious is your diet?

Maintaining a good diet and keeping a check on your nutritional intake is easy now with cools apps and gadgets One of the key factors of staying h...

Covid-19:What India must do next

This war will be won by smart data-driven defence, coupled with strategic offence The decisive action taken by the Indian leadership in flattening ...

Covid-19: India has done well till now, but lifting the lockdown is not advisable

It is critical to sustain the benefits of the lockdown and the inherent immunity that the population enjoys The Chinese government alerted the Worl...

'Infodemic' “We're not just fighting an epidemic; we're fighting an infodemic”

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Tech giants struggle to stem 'infodemic' of false coronavirus claims Click over to Google, type in...

India pulls out all stops to combat Covid-19 pandemic

India is currently under a 21-day lockdown to break the chain of transmission of coronavirus which has infected over 650 people so far in the country....

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 20,000, three billion under lockdown

As the number of confirmed cases worldwide soared past 450,000, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that only a concerted global effort could...

Having less sex?

Women who have sex more often are less likely to have an early menopause, researchers say, adding that women who reported having sexual activity week...

Study reveals how much fiber we should eat to prevent disease

Researchers and public health organizations have long hailed the benefits of eating fiber, but how much fiber should we consume, ...

What effects does alcohol have on health?

Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it r...

Here’s how abuse by mothers affects infant brain

Researchers have found the extent of brain damage in newborn rats from short-term abuse by their mothers, an advance that may help...

Stubble or no stubble, Delhi’s air pollution will continue to pinch

(News Agencies) Delhi assembly election is just four months away and air pollution is a poll issue, though not raging. The period ...

Pop an aspirin to lower risk of ovarian cancer

Taking a low-dose of aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer by 23%, suggests a new study. Ova...

Coffee before sex?

(Agencies) Most people prefer waking up to coffee over morning sex, according to a recent survey. The caffeine addicted masses b...

Hangry, are you?

(Agencies) Science agrees that 'hanger' is a real physiological reaction and not just useful slang. How can you manage your raging...

Is your snack bar really healthy ?

(Agencies) It seems harmless enough and does its best to tell you how healthy it is. But if I were you, I’d be suspicious of the a...

How To Tell If Your Child Needs Therapy

So many of the recent headlines about children and mental health are deeply distressing: Youth suicide attempts have doubled in th...

Kombucha, the tea of health

The year was 221 BCE. Qin Shi Huang had already established the Qin Dynasty and was successfully reigning as the first emperor of ...

Veggie 'meat' may usher in the next diet revolution

The alternative meat movement is mainstreaming vegetarianism across the world and offering committed carnivores the option abandon...

Use high-tech to stay hydrated this summer season

It's that time of the year when temperatures soar high and your body tends to lose a lot of water due to excessive sweating. These...

India can lead the way in nutritious, sustainable diet, say experts

Traditional Indian food that is largely plant-based with some red meat and fish can show the world how a nutritious and sustainabl...

Take it easy. Mental stress ups risk of death in heart disease patients

(News Agencies)If you have a heart disease, you may do well to relax. According to researchers, people with persistent mental dist...

Pune man spits blood, chokes after biting into burger with broken glass

(Agencies)- A lunch outing of four friends in Pune at a global fast-food chain outlet turned into a nightmare after one of them to...

Obesity in military officers can be solved by keto diet

Researchers are hopeful that the keto diet could prove useful for military personnel in addressing the problem of obesity. Accord...

Putting women's health first for a healthy future

Patriarchal communities are wont to deify women who suffer in silence, ostracise those who want equal rights, and ignore those wh...

Is your snack bar really healthy ?

(Agencies) It seems harmless enough and does its best to tell you how healthy it is. But if I were you, I’d be suspicious of the a...

Men act less interested in sex than they really are

Men sometimes act way less interested in sex than they really are, perhaps because of the assumption that giving an impression of...

Mauritian herbs found to stop growth of cancer cells

A recent study has claimed that the extracts of the endemic Mauritian medicinal herb stop the proliferation of oesophageal squamo...

What obesity does to your brain

(Insider Bureau)- Fascinating scans reveal obesity affects the structure of a person's brain. A study that collected MRI scans of...

Moderate muscle strength may lower risk of diabetes

Building muscle strength may be one way to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a recent study suggests. The study, which involved ...

Pay close attention to matters of the heart

Heart disease is the leading killer of adults in the US, and, according to The New York Times, Americans of south Asian extraction...

IIT-Mandi finds new treatment for Zika virus

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, have identified a drug target in the Zika virus that can bind with a...

Tata Memorial Hospital doctors try to decode cancer-pregnancy link

Goregaon-based software engineer Shikha Khandelwal was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer in the sixth month of her first pr...

Upset Hindus urge C&H Sugar to list cow bone on packages, when used to refine sugar

(By Our Staff Reporter)- Hindus are urging C&H Sugar, which has a refinery in Crockett (California), to clearly mention bone char...

5 ways to get good sleep during festive season

The festive season is just a couple of days away, and it will bring along a lot of travel and parties, which can disturb your slee...

How to care for your nails, 6 simple tips you need to follow for long and beautiful nails

(News Agencies) It’s important to make sure your nails are thoroughly dirt-free. Long nails are beautiful, but regular trims are a...

World Contraception Day: Common types of birth control, apart from condoms

Despite the fact that 47.8% of women in India use some form of birth control, there is still quite a bit that the average woman do...

Carbs are not the enemy : This study says high carb diet may lead to weight loss

(News Agencies)A diet rich in healthy carbohydrates -- found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains -- can reduce body weight and...

We need to mainstream the climate conversation

In an interview with The Guardian recently, one the world’s most eminent climate scientists Michael Mann said: “The impacts of cli...

Strokes are linked to dementia, increases risk of the brain disease by 70%

People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical Schoo...

Why men are missing from the fertility debate

Discussions about fertility mostly focus on women, keeping men out of the debate. And when they are included, it is only married a...

This Kerala student startup has found a way to make livestock feed rich in nutrients

On day one of Huddle Kerala, a conclave that seeks to explore the state’s potential to emerge as a startup destination, there were...

Myth busted: Fish oil supplements do not improve kids’ memory

Fish oil -- rich in omega 3 -- does not improve memory function in small children, finds a study contradicting the popular health ...

Diet matters: Eating healthy may not prevent effects of high salt intake

If you tend to consume a healthy diet just to thwart the effects of high salt intake, think twice. A diet rich in fruits, whole g...

Practice meditation to beat rising stress levels. Here’s how to get started

Gone are the days when you could get away with the excuse of a hectic day at work to avoid meditation. A team of two scientists h...

It’s Not a Whiskey for Women. Johnnie Walker’s Female VP Explains ‘Jane Walker’

(News Agencies) Call her Jane Walker. For the first time its nearly 200-year history, Scotch brand Johnnie Walker is introducing a...

You’ve been drinking alcohol all wrong!

(News Agencies) From serving white wine with fish to sticking a spoon in an opened bottle of bubbly to preserve the fizz, there ar...

Think vaping is safe?

A new study found significant amounts of toxic metals, including lead, leak from some e-cigarette heating coils and present in the...

Spend too much time on social media?

A survey showed teenagers from low-income families reported more physical fights, face-to-face arguments and trouble at school tha...

Time for a spa-ctacular you

(News Agencies) A visit to a spa can be for different reasons — preparation for a special occasion or a family function, a break f...

There’s hope for cancer patients A new way to kill liver cancer cells and stop tumour growth found

(News Agencies)Scientists have found a new way to kill liver cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth. They have developed a two-way...

Acne may put you at risk of major depression. Here’s what new research says

(News Agencies) Acne is associated with increased risk of developing major depression in the first years after the condition appears, reveals a study....

Yoga may benefit people suffering from high blood pressure and sugar

(News Agencies) Suffering from increased blood pressure and high blood sugar? One year of yoga training may help, a new study sugg...

In the fight against pollution, set time-bound goals

There are a few things that need to be understood when discussing pollution. Air pollution takes a long time to develop, as does r...

India is losing productivity worth billions due to cancers that can be prevented

The BRICS grouping of countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — are losing billions of dollars in productivity o...

How to make someone fall in love with you Five ways According to science

You can’t cast a spell on your would-be-lover. But you can take a cue from these researches and potentially up your chances of dev...

Sexual arousal makes a woman’s brain react differently than a man’s. Here’s how

Turns out, a woman’s mind is much more complex than a male’s when it comes to intimacy. According to a recent McGill University st...

Women, beware. Early periods and menopause linked to heart disease

(News Agencies) Women who start menstruating at the age of 11 or younger, or enter menopause before 47, face a higher risk of hear...

Psychedelic drugs may treat depression without dulling emotions

(News Agencies) Psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms can help relieve the symptoms of depression, without the ‘dulling’ of emoti...

Want to lose weight? You could try this one doctor-approved thing every morning

(News Agencies) First things first: Whether you do or don’t want to lose weight is totally personal; if you want to, great, but if...

Smartphone addiction is more dangerous than you thought. It causes depression, anxiety

(News Agencies) Prolonged use of smartphones may significantly increase the risk of depression, anxiety and insomnia among teenage...

Air pollution from road traffic is affecting health of unborn babies

(News Agencies)Pregnant women exposed to air pollution from road traffic are more likely to give birth to babies that are underwei...

Stop popping painkillers They can cause obesity and affect sleep

(News Agencies) If you are in the habit of popping over-the-counter painkillers, you may be at double the risk of becoming obese a...

Could a Mediterranean diet protect against ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by poor attention, impulsive behavior, and hyperactiv...

Acid Reflux in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Most infants "spit up" milk as part of their daily activities. The action of spitting up milk is known as reflux or gastroesophageal reflux. Reflux i...

Insomnia increases asthma risk in adults

According to the most recent estimates from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAI), approximately 1 in 10 children and 1 in 12 ad...

Weekend of camping promotes earlier sleep patterns

New research, published in the journal Current Biology, concludes that regardless of the season, spending time outdoors in the natural light - while ...

Engineering thyroid cells from stem cells may lead to new therapies

A report on the work - led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) in Massachusetts - is published in the journal Stem Cell Reports. The thy...

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