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These factors increases the risk of recurring kidney stones!

Do you know kidney stones can occur more than once? 

Jan 06, 2017, 00:06 AM IST

Molecular mechanism that may cause autoimmune diseases found

In an important step towards treating autoimmune diseases, researchers in Japan have discovered a new molecular mechanism that could explain the cause of some such disorders that result from a hyperactive immune system.

Dec 28, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Pancreatic cancer: Know the common symptoms of the disease!

Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most virulent forms of cancer.

Dec 28, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

Dysfunction in brain structure can lead to Huntington's disease: Study

A new study has identified a link between Huntington's disease and dysfunction in a section of brain structures that are critical for movement and impulse control.

Dec 26, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Men more prone to Type 2 diabetes than women: Study

Researchers said men could be more prone to Type 2 diabetes as they accumulate more iron than women. As compared to one-fifth of women, two-fifth of men were at risk of the disease.

Dec 03, 2016, 00:24 AM IST

Repeated jet lag increases risks of obesity-related liver disease, liver cancer: Study

Researchers have warned that repeated jet lag may increase the risk of developing both obesity related liver disease and liver cancer.

Nov 28, 2016, 00:19 AM IST

Absence Epilepsy has risen 8 per cent among children

 Absence Epilepsy -- a disorder in which epilepsy syndrome with absence seizures begins in young children -- has risen 8 per cent in recent years, say doctors.

Nov 23, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

Suffering from high blood pressure? Eat these foods to control the lifestyle disease!

High blood pressure has become the most common lifestyle disease.

Nov 16, 2016, 23:44 PM IST

Eating foods rich in fat increases risk of eye disease: Study

 Is your diet rich in fat? Well, a new study has found that diets rich in fat ups the risk of major eye disease.

Nov 16, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Smell test may help identify people at Alzheimer's risk

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the US have developed a method to identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease on the basis of their ability to recognise and recall odours.

Nov 16, 2016, 00:32 AM IST

MRI can help detect bone marrow cancer

In a first, researchers have shown that doctors can effectively identify bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Nov 15, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

Find out! Is your toddler allergic to peanuts?

Infants might be allergic to peanuts which make parents perplexed about when and how to introduce peanut-containing foods to them.

Nov 12, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Weight loss can make cancer immunotherapies ineffective

A weight loss condition during cancer can make immunotherapies ineffective, finds a study.

Nov 09, 2016, 23:58 PM IST

Here's how Alzheimer's disease can be possibly prevented

A new study has found out that consuming pills that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain might someday help prevent or delay Alzheimer`s disease.

Oct 23, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

BLK Hospital to organise awareness walk on cancer

The BLK Super Specialty Hospital here will organise Delhi's biggest cancer awareness walk on October 23, the hospital authorities said on Thursday.

Oct 21, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

Pancreatic cancer: Try these natural remedies to prevent the disease!

Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most virulent forms of cancer. 

Oct 20, 2016, 00:22 AM IST

Smoking, alcohol associated with most cancers in US

Preventable risk factors like smoking and alcohol are closely associated with 11 of the 15 cancers in the US, finds a study.

Oct 19, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

Smokeless tobacco products may escalate death risk in prostate cancer patients

Consumption of smokeless tobacco product `snus` on a regular basis may prove fatal to men with prostate cancer and can even lead them to the risk of premature death, suggests a new study led by researchers at Harvard University.

Oct 13, 2016, 22:13 PM IST

Stroke – 10 warning signs you should know!

Strokes can strike poeple of any age, including children, but adults over 65 years of age are most at risk.

Oct 13, 2016, 17:12 PM IST

Study identifies everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk

In a recent study, experts have created a shortlist of environmental factors that may possibly contribute to our risk of developing dementia.

Oct 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST