health study

Women Health: Protein Intake May Reduce Risk Of Hip Fractures In Females

The study reveals that hip fracture can often lead to other chronic illnesses, loss of independence, and premature death. 

Feb 27, 2023, 13:08 PM IST

Are you drinking too much at home? THIS study says lockdown measures might be the reason!

The study found that while people were broadly drinking the same amount of alcohol during periods of restrictions as they were when no restrictions were in place, lockdowns appeared to be linked to a shift in habits to at-home, late evening drinking.

Feb 04, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

To stay positive, live in the moment but plan ahead: Study

Mindfulness is when people are centred and living in the moment, rather than dwelling in the past or worrying about the future.

Mar 27, 2020, 14:44 PM IST

Too much salt in your diet can weaken your immune system

For the findings, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the research team fed mice a high-salt diet and found more severe bacterial infections.

Mar 27, 2020, 14:18 PM IST

India ranks 143 among 188 countries on health index; Iceland tops list

Despite rapid economic growth, India was ranked 143rd, below Comoros and Ghana," the first annual assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) health performance published in the Lancet and launched at a special event at the UN General Assembly in New York said.

Sep 23, 2016, 03:55 AM IST

Study finds young people on anti-depressants more prone to violence

Young people taking antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat are significantly more likely to commit violent crimes when they are on the medication, but taking higher doses of the drugs appears to reduce that risk, scientists said on Tuesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 00:55 AM IST