Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study

Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study

Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study.  The research led by...
Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by four times: Study

Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by four times: Study

People suffering from chronic pain -- or pain that lasts at least three months -- may be up to four times more likely to experience depression, according to a study.  Almost 30 per cent of people worldwide suffer from a...
New oral antibiotic as effective as standard Gonorrhoea treatment: Lancet

New oral antibiotic as effective as standard Gonorrhoea treatment: Lancet

A new pill has shown promise against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea - a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) -, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.  Cases of drug-resistant gonorrhoea have been increasing rapidly in recent years. If not...
Heart valve disorder linked to elevated heart risk, says study

Heart valve disorder linked to elevated heart risk, says study

People with a certain heart valve abnormality may be at an increased risk of developing severe heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, according to a study on Tuesday.  Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that the valve...
Gut-brain link behind behavioural symptoms in children with autism

Gut-brain link behind behavioural symptoms in children with autism

Imbalance in the digestive system may disrupt brain signals and influence behavioural symptoms in children with autism, according to a study on Monday.  Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) demonstrated that gut metabolites impact the brain, and the...
Babies, kids` mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks

Babies, kids` mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks

A team of Canadian researchers has found plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals in mattresses of babies and young children who are likely to breathe and absorb these while sleeping, increasing several health risks.  Researchers from the...
Tommy Hilfiger: Designed my first collection ever in a factory in Santacruz

Tommy Hilfiger: Designed my first collection ever in a factory in Santacruz

Today, Tommy Hilfiger is a global fashion brand, but did you know that it had its humble beginnings in Mumbai? American fashion designer Thomas Jacob Hilfiger, popularly known as Tommy Hilfiger, made the interesting revelation in a fireside chat with...
Nita Ambani wears relaxed coord set for team bonding activities with Mumbai Indians at Jamnagar

Nita Ambani wears relaxed coord set for team bonding activities with Mumbai Indians at Jamnagar

After a tough loss to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, Mumbai Indians (MI) is shifting gears to refocus and recharge. The Suryakumar Yadav-led squad, looking to bounce back stronger in IPL 2025, took a team-bonding trip to Jamnagar before heading...
Babies, kids` mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks

Hyd-born doctor gets prestigious American College of Physicians fellowship

Dr. Divya Sistla, a U.S.-based endocrinologist originally from Telangana, has been awarded the esteemed title of Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) -- one of the highest honours in the field of internal medicine.   This recognition celebrates...
Want to curb high blood pressure? Study says eating more bananas and broccoli

Want to curb high blood pressure? Study says eating more bananas and broccoli

Eating bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension - affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study. Hypertension or high blood pressure is the leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke...
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