A new study has linked mothers’ neutral behaviour towards infants to a stress-related epigenetic change in children. Epigenetics are molecular processes independent of DNA that influence gene behaviour. In this study, researchers found that...

Vegetables, pulses and legumes are primary protein sources for vegans and vegetarians. A meatless diet can provide all the nutrients one needs if planned well.

The staple Indian diet is the right mix of fibre, vitamins, minerals, protein, and other essential nutrients. The usual plate of roti (flatbread), sabzi (curry), and dal (lentils) usually fix for the key supplements. However, when you don’t...

A study found that diabetic neuropathy, which results in nerve loss, can cause discomfort and numbness, most frequently in the hands and feet.

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have created a novel tool that enables doctors to skip invasive biopsy operations and track treatment effectiveness by detecting and analysing cancer cells from blood samples.

A new study has found that the pandemic has severely impacted people’s mental health and relationships all over the world. The third annual mental state of the world report (MSW) commissioned by Sapien Labs, a non-profit research organization,...

According to a new study, an 11-minute brisk walk daily could prevent one in 10 premature deaths worldwide. This equates to 75 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week; half of the NHS recommended weekly 150 minutes. The results of the...

A 53-year-old German man is most likely the third patient in the world to be cured of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. A report published in the journal Nature Medicine states that health experts detected the absence of a viral...

New Kaiser Permanente research shows that long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease. The study is one of the largest to date to look at the effects of long-term exposure to fine...