India’s move to ban e-cigarettes flawed: Cancer experts
Tobacco use, particularly smoking, exacts a heavy toll in India every week but the government move to ban e-cigarettes while allowing sale of
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Health
Red wine improves gut health: Study
Researchers have found that people who drink red wine have an increased gut microbiota diversity as well as lower levels of obesity and
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Exercise is good for ageing brain: Study
Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness and now it may provide
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Own a pet for better heart health
Pet ownership, especially that of a dog, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), says a new study. According to
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Packaged food, drinks unhealthiest in India: Survey
A global survey has found that when it comes to having the healthiest packaged food and drinks, India ranks the lowest among 12
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People with HIV at increased risk of COPD: Study
People living with HIV have a significantly elevated risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and coughs, heart disease, pregnancy mortality and sepsis,
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Doctors can help parents talk with their kids about sex
Parents and teenagers often find it difficult to talk about sex and alcohol, but a new study suggests that doctors can help. Results
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Women with sleep apnea at increased risk of cancer: Study
Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at an elevated risk of getting cancer than men with the condition, warn researchers.
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Kids with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed
Researchers have found that children with mild asthma can effectively manage the condition by using their two inhalers — one a steroid and
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Asians get least sleep due to high cultural demands
Researchers have found that young and middle-aged adults in Asia had the shortest sleep duration as compared to others and it may be
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