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Higher vitamin B12 intake in pregnancy linked to better infant brain development: StudyA recent study found that increasing Vitamin B12 intake during pregnancy in vegetarian women significantly improved infant early brain deve...- Growth of caffeinated energy drinks makes Govt anxiousAmid a surge in consumption, particularly among teenagers and athletes, government officials are considering tighter regulations for caffei...
- Air pollution increases risk of Type-2 diabetes- ReportThe 15-year study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) included over 12,000 residents from Delhi and Chennai. The researchers fou...
- Indian study finds air pollution can lead to increased type 2 diabetes riskA groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care journal reveals a direct link between exposure to polluted air ...
- Data sharing is the remedySharing data from original research encourages repurposing and exploration of new lines of inquiry, can support greater output and reduces ...
- Ventilation matters: Open the windows to curb Covid spread, say expertsPeople are much more likely to become infected in a room lacking any ventilation system.
- If washed daily at high temperature, cloth masks can protect you from coronavirus: StudyThe WHO recommends machine washing masks with hot water at 60 degrees Celsius.
- Are you an avid Twitter user? Your posts can reveal how lonely you areLoneliness has been tied to depression, cardiovascular disease and dementia, among other conditions.
- Urine screening may be as effective as smear test in preventing cervical cancerAround one in 20 women show abnormal changes which might go on to become cancer and are referred for colposcopy.
- Avoid drinking coffee during pregnancy: It may up risk of obesity in childrenEvery mother-to-be must restrict the recommended maximum of three cups of coffee per day.
- Children suffering from asthma, diabetes at increased risk of developing mental health problemsChildren with physical and mental health problems experience significant decline in their quality of life.
- Doctors in India see patients for barely 2 minutes: Study"It is concerning that 18 countries covering around 50% of the world's population have a latest-reported mean consultation length of five m...
- Do you pop digestive pills often? Watch out, that's a life hazard!Always consult a doctor before popping any pills for acidity.
- Friends bereaved by suicide more likely to kill selfPeople coming in contact with ones displaying self-destructive behaviour are more likely to show a suicidal tendency.
- Obesity now common in low-income Indians tooObesity is no longer confined to India's prosperous elite, as more than one in the low and middle-income group now has unhealthy midriff bu...
- 9 of 10 Indians consume less than adequate proteins: SurveyThe typical Indian meal, whether served in a home in Mumbai or Delhi, is woefully deficient on proteins, said a survey released on Monday.
- Cloth masks may up risk of infections: StudyThe findings come from the first randomised clinical trial to study the efficacy of cloth masks conducted by the University of New South Wa...
- Smartphones, computers tied to sleeping problems in teens'Using a screen for more than two hours after school was linked to both taking longer to fall asleep, and sleeping for less time.'
- Alcohol intake linked to poorer sperm qualityEven moderate weekly alcohol intake may be linked to poorer sperm quality in healthy young men, a new study has claimed.
- Fruit and vegetables may ward off the blues: StudyAs many as 31.4 per cent of those with high mental wellbeing ate three-four portions and 28.4 per cent ate one-two, researchers said.
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