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Experimental mobile app reduce the number of migraine headaches: Study

Migraines affect about 1 in 6 adults in the US, with women most at risk

For the third time, WHO declines to declare ebola emergency

The WHO has requested $98 million for its response and has received only $44 million

A drug that can cure cancer without chemotherapy and side effects!

The complex biological medicines, called antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), have been in development for decades

More than 1 million infected by sexually transmitted ailments daily: WHO

The study found more than 376 million new cases of the four infections in 2016

Consuming foods rich in iron does not increase chance of pregnancy: Study

The team analysed data from over 4,600 women, who completed questionnaires every eight weeks for one year or until they conceived

Humans swallowing plastic equivalent to one credit card per week: Study

The study, commissioned by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is the first to combine data from over 50 studies on the ingestion of microplastic by people

Making India nutritious: 300 preraks deepening impact of POSHAN Abhiyaan

POSHAN Abhiyaan is a multi-ministerial, multi-sectoral and comprehensive approach to reducing malnutrition by ensuring convergence of various nutrition-related schemes

It's bacteria that become antibiotic-resistant, not the human body itself

A recent study revealed 88% of people think antibiotic resistance occurs when the human body becomes resistant to antibiotics. This isn't entirely true

Even one extra walk a day may make a big difference

Step counts are a simpler, more concrete and convenient measure of physical activity

Don't expect Vitamin D to protect you from type 2 diabetes: Study

Vitamin D keeps bones healthy and doctors often recommend it's use as a supplement

More elderly people are now opting for surgery: Study

Frailty particularly correlates with increased mortality and complications

Want to burn fat? Know the best diet plans for long-term weight loss

There are so many versions, it's hard to know which one is best. Here's what the research says

Why it's crucial that you choose the right mental health practitioner

Even if you were to find a therapist's details on the internet, how do you know you can trust this person to help you responsibly?

High internet usage may alter your brain's cognitive abilities, says report

The bombardment of stimuli via the Internet, and the resultant divided attention commonly experienced, presents a range of concerns

New research says humans are eating 'thousands' of plastic pieces each year

Microplastics - tiny plastic shards broken down from man-made products such as synthetic clothing, car tyres and contact lenses - are among the most ubiquitous materials on the planet

Study reveals 2 out of 3 healthy Indians are resistant to antibiotics

The study points to a rapid spread of antibiotic resistance in the Indian population

Kerala government confirms Nipah virus, says 311 under observation

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no need to panic as the health network would rise up to the challenge

Suffering from migraine? This new app helps reduce frequency of headaches

Primary symptoms of migraine include moderate to severe head pain that is often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity

Kochi college student infected with Nipah virus, confirms Kerala minister

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, the minister said

Scientists create new 'glowing' protein which may help treat cancer

The protein created will be used in fluorescence microscopy to help in research on cancer, infectious diseases and organ development