High BMI increases risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Study

According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic...

Exposure to environmental chemicals associated with thyroid issue

A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system,...

"Violence not limited to child rights...": WB BJP MLA Sreerupa

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary on Sunday said that the incidents of...

PM Modi thanks Egypt for conferring him with 'Order of the Nile'

Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi posted, "It is with great humility that I accept the 'Order of the...

Marine areas improve health, wealth of nearby communities: Study

Ocean conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and food security do not have to be mutually exclusive. A new study led...

Probiotic can help reduce mercury absorption in gut: Study

According to a recent study, microorganisms in the human stomach may be used to prevent the body from absorbing...

Study shows link between adolescent sleep and general health

Fiona Baker, the director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, studies the complex links between sleep and overall...

Low-dose aspirin may increase risk of anaemia in healthy adults

According to a new study that looked at data from the landmark ASPREE trial, using aspirin on a daily basis for an...

Study reveals regular naps linked to increased brain volume

According to a new study conducted by academics at UCL and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, daytime...

UN officer highlights political repression faced by Tibetans

The Office of Tibet- Geneva and Society for Threatened Peoples, on the sidelines of the 53rd United Nations Human...

Pakistan's chances of reviving 'GSP+' benefits grim: Report

Pakistan's hope of reviving the 'GSP+' benefits post-expiry of the current scheme is fading away as the deadline of...

Egyptian woman wows PM Modi with rendition of 'Yeh Dosti...'

Jena, a young Egyptian woman welcomed PM Modi with the song 'Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' from the film Sholay in...