The new app, called DentaCom, guides individuals with real or suspected dental emergencies through a series of questions designed to capture clinically meaningful data via familiar smartphone functions. 

Vitamin D is a hormone that helps the body absorb calcium. It plays a crucial role in bone and muscle health which makes it good for pregnant women.

By diagnosing which type of arthritis a patient will develop at an early-stage will allow for appropriate treatment that will help in better prevention.

Facebook is hugely popular and could provide us with a wealth of data to improve our knowledge of mental disorders such as depression and schizophrenia.

"Having higher levels of psychopathic personality traits is an important predictor of how likely someone is to engage in intimate partner violence," said Zach Walsh.

Social networks may even be used in future to treat mental illness, particularly among young people, the researchers said.

Speaking about asthma patients, Aggarwal said: "For asthma patients, who already have hyperactive airways, these pollutants further irritate the bronchial mucosa and swell up the inner linings of the respiratory tract."

Space travel may lead to atrophy of the muscles supporting the spine -- which do not return to normal even several weeks after their return to the Earth, the study found.

"These findings suggest that living in a polluted environment could promote the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke more pervasively and at an earlier stage than previously thought," Bhatnagar added.

"In fact, focusing on the pleasure of eating, rather than value for money, health, or hunger, makes people happier to pay more for less food," said Pierre Chandon.

The findings, published in the August issue of Annals of Behavioral Medicine, expose flaws in society's approach to weight control.

Paying attention to your hair is as important as paying attention to ensembles and make-up during Diwali. Try opting for buns or fish tails to stand out this Diwali.

New York: Parents may please take note that it is just not all right to hand your child a smartphone to calm him/her down at home even if it helps keep peace in the house, according to the new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Friday. Although there are specific instances when using digital media as a soothing tool is

"Unnecessary and inappropriate screening tests cause more harm to health. There will be occasions of over-diagnosis and over treatment," Dr L Narendranath.

Many bowel cancer patients are experiencing a lack of affection, emotional and practical support after surgery, and these patients lacking emotional support.

In the tests conducted by the research team the oral samples were tested from the participants, the genes were significantly more abundant in migraine sufferers.