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Childhood infections increase chances of eating disorder in girls: Study

The researchers recorded all prescriptions that were filled for antibiotics and other anti-infective medications, as well as hospitalisations for infection, through 2012

Oral contraceptives may lower risk of serious knee injuries in women: Study

ACL injuries are extremely common, especially among the young athletic population, and are two to eight times more common in women than men

Eczema & food allergies in kids: How are thy related, what should you do?

At the moment there is no cure for eczema. So the best advice is to use two simple treatments (emollients and topical corticosteroids) to control the disease

New study reveals erectile dysfunction drug could treat heart failure too

Heart failure is a devastating condition that occurs when the heart is too weak to pump blood around the body

A Promising future: How AI is making big strides in breast cancer treatment

Along with breast cancer, researchers have been looking at how AI can improve the efficacy and efficiency of care for lung, brain and prostate cancer

Counting your calories? A rice-based diet may help prevent obesity

A Japanese food or an Asian-food-style diet based on rice may help prevent obesity

Kids' dental cavities not just bad genes, lifestyle also a factor: Report

Researchers followed 345 twins from 24 weeks' gestation through six years of age, when they all had dental checkups

Ageism: A 'prevalent and insidious' health threat

"It affects not only individuals, but how we think about policies"

Scientists create speech from brain signals

The new system deciphers the brain's motor commands, guiding vocal movement during speech

How India can achieve full immunisation coverage of its population

Achieving a high performing immunisation program is one of the biggest challenges in the public health-care systems of developing countries

Putting aside your mobile phone could help you live healthier and longer

Smartphones and apps are designed to trigger dopamine's release, making it harder to put down devices

Travelling to a malaria endemic area? Some simple steps to keep you safe

Several factors influence your chance of getting malaria in a particular area. Understanding these can help you to avoid or least minimise the risk

Malaria still a big killer: Epigenetics is key to finding its Achilles heel

Africa is home to 70% of the world's malaria cases and 90% of deaths

Sleep myths may hinder good sleep and health, say researchers

Regarding sleep timing, the highest-rated myth was that 'it doesn't matter what time of day you sleep'

Older people feel more youthful when they also feel in control: Study

Among younger adults, feeling in more control on any given day didn't appear to make them feel more youthful

Dry eye disease is on the rise; know causes, symptoms, treatment, and more

DED is a developing medical issue and stands out amongst the top reasons for patients seeking eye care

Explained: Why India is stopping short of taking health care online

Digital records have a significant role to play even in India's tryst with telemedicine

India's widespread food insecurity damaging children's ability to learn

Food insecurity can also cause children to experience hunger, undernutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies. This can lead children to have problems with concentration and memory

A meat-rich diet could increase the risk for early death, says study

Higher intakes of protein were not significantly associated with an increased risk for premature death

Dramatic rise in number of children ingesting foreign objects, says study

When a battery is swallowed, it can trigger a series of chemical reactions