Lifestyle

Disruptions to the body's normal biological rhythms can leave the body out of sync, creating circadian strain, and thus negative consequences.

The National Institutes of Health financed study, published in Diabetes Care, highlight the importance of getting enough sleep in lowering one's chance of developing type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body fails to effectively use a critical hormone, insulin, to maintain appropriate blood sugar levels.

One of the symptoms of HIV is a suppressed immune system, which makes patients more likely to contract infections like TB.

The study conducted by the Danish pharma giant showed that the risk reductions were evident soon after initiation, suggesting an effect of semaglutide 2.4 mg beyond weight loss alone.

Delhi University has identified a specific protein that could lead to the treatment of Parkinson's

“Understanding the pain of attachments, I began weaning the bonding through the profession of a teacher. In a profession I never wanted, I found a world of children. Children who bonded with me as much as they would with their mother,” says Geetha Bhascker Dhaassyam, mother of Telugu film director Tharun Bhascker.  

Not washing your face for an extended period, such as six months, can have various effects on your skin.

Dealing with stress is something we all face, especially due to work pressures.

As people plan for the upcoming festivities with their friends and family, here are some tips for a stress-free clean to maintain a cleaner and healthier home.

The sheer number of options on the menu, Dr. Sudhir Kumar suggests, often leads people to consume more than their bodies actually need.

If you haven't found there perfect gift already, here's a round up of what you can pick up last minute from candles, oil lamps, diyas, cookware and more.

Between 2020 and 2022, the University of Texas research team randomly chose 58 individuals, aged 18-65, who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection via PCR.

You can even incorporate some sarees from your mother's wardrobe, making them cherished heirlooms that you can pass down to your children in the future.

In a study of over 2,000 US children, aged between just nine to 10, those who reported drinking caffeinated soda daily were found a year later twice as likely to state they had sipped alcohol.

IPF 2023 promises a diverse range of programs, from artist talks and print and digital photography exhibitions to screenings, workshops, and portfolio reviews.

Ophthalmologists from the renowned LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad have issued a crucial reminder ahead of Diwali celebrations.

Vinay and the widow were in love and had planned to get married, however, the woman refused to marry him.

Surgeons at Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City, on Tuesday announced successful treatment of 18-year-old-girl from Somalia, by surgically removing 50 kg of lymphatic tissue that over the years accumulated in her left leg.

A Canadian team of researchers has now explored the current and long-term consequences of COC use, as well as the influence of naturally occurring and synthetic sex hormones on fear-related brain areas, the neural circuitry through which fear is processed in the brain.

Installed a few weeks ago with a cost of nearly Rs 32 crore, the renowned Da Vinci Robotic Systems have already been employed by the hospital surgeons to treat 16 cancer patients

RS is an inflammatory disease that lasts at least 12 weeks and can cause nasal congestion, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing through the nose, face pain, and even loss of sense of smell.

Adequate management is crucial for the timely healing and prevention of infections in open wounds, whether they result from an accident or a medical procedure like surgery.

Published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, the study revealed that the elevated risk remains significant even after considering other factors like genetics, lifestyle, and socioeconomics.

The eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction programme significantly improved people's scores on measures of self-awareness and adherence to a heart-healthy diet compared to a control group, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.