Diet or regular? Any soda may raise risk of liver disease, study revealsA recent research emphasizes possible liver risks connected with both sugar-sweetened and low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages. Using info...
11 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
What exactly makes men taller than women? New study reveals genetic truth that might surprise youA recent study analyzing genetic data from nearly one million people has shed light on why men are generally taller than women. Researchers...
25 May, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
At stroke risk? The shape and size of your retinas can predict if you're vulnerable to get oneRetinal scans may predict stroke risk as effectively as traditional methods without invasive tests. A study of 45,161 older individuals sho...
14 Jan, 2025, 05.06 PM IST
Your eyes can predict whether you are at risk of a stroke: StudyA new study suggests that the shape and size of retinal blood vessels can predict stroke risk almost as accurately as traditional methods. ...
14 Jan, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
Vegetarians, beware: This meat alternative can reduce your good cholesterol and increase the risk of depressionA study found vegetarians consuming plant-based meat alternatives had a 42% higher risk of depression compared to those who avoided them. R...
18 Dec, 2024, 04.04 PM IST
ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in ChennaiIndia's first diabetes biobank has been established in Chennai by ICMR and MDRF. The biobank houses samples from two major studies, includi...
15 Dec, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Sipping three cups of coffee daily can reduce risk of diabetes and heart attack: StudyNew research from Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University suggests that consuming three cups of coffee daily may reduce the risk of de...
18 Sep, 2024, 02.50 PM IST
Your genes can reveal a lot about you: StudyIncreasingly, scientists are collecting large amounts of data to be kept in biobanks - repositories that store genetic data and other biosp...
01 Jul, 2023, 10.38 AM IST
Drinking more than 3 pints of beer a week can hurt brain & lead to cognitive decline, says studyThe study has found links between alcohol consumption and brain iron levels.
02 Sep, 2022, 07.04 PM IST
Trouble focusing after Covid? Oxford study finds that even after mild infection your brain may shrink, rewire or get damagedThese changes have been observed after several months of the Covid infection.
09 Mar, 2022, 10.54 AM IST
Poor sleep habits may be linked with higher risk of severe Covid-19Poor sleep affects the immune system and blood clotting, both of which are key to the body's fight against Covid.
22 Jun, 2021, 04.34 PM IST
Oxford/AstraZeneca first jab cuts COVID transmission substantially: UK studyThe UK government described this as good news for the world because the impact of COVID vaccines on transmission has been a crucial unknown...
03 Feb, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
Air pollution can permanently harm eyes, may result in irreversible blindnessAge-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among people over 50.
27 Jan, 2021, 05.58 PM IST
Indian students set to benefit from UK's 2-year post-study work visa offerThe visa will allow eligible students to work, or crucially look for work, in any career or position of their choice, for two years after c...
11 Sep, 2019, 05.36 PM IST
Ladies, check your clock: Being an early riser may lower breast cancer riskThere is little evidence for an association with sleep duration and insomnia symptoms.
04 Jul, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
Prefer being a 'night owl'? You are likely to die sooner than you thinkHere's a word of caution for the people who stay up late and have trouble coming out of bed in the morning.
12 Apr, 2018, 07.34 PM IST
Firstborns more likely to be nearsightedFirstborn children have a higher risk of developing nearsightedness partly because parents may be more invested in the education of their e...
11 Oct, 2015, 04.22 PM IST