Lifestyle
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Fish oil may not improve asthma symptoms, says study
WASHINGTON: The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, showed that four grams of fish oil a day for six months did not improve asthma control, as…
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Here’s why girl-boy friendships are beneficial
Washington: Even though adults are more aware of the notion that gender is a wide spectrum, children usually draw a bold line between the two. For them, it is either a ‘boy’…
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Handmade remedy: Man hospitalised after injectng own semen to cure backache
NEW DLEHI: A 33-year-old man suffered from chronic backache and therefore resort to unusual treatment not supported by scientific research: Injecting himself with his own semen every month for the past 18…
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‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
TOKYO: “World’s oldest man” Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity’s first powered flight, died on Sunday aged 113, Japanese media said. Nonaka was born…
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Time for some hair detox!
New Delhi: Nutritional deficiencies, environmental pollution, hormonal imbalance, and a stressful lifestyle –all these factors lead to thinning of hair, lacklustre locks and even hair loss. Moreover, the use of chemical-laden hair…
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Now, a method for mobile, instant diagnosis of viruses
Washington D.C.: Recent years have seen the discovery of a new miniature, high-throughput and portable sequencing technique for health purposes of both humans and animals. The device uses mobile laboratories to diagnose…
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Intermittent fasting can help in weight loss, boost health
Sydney: Are you obese and worried about your excess weight? Take heart. New research suggests that with irregular fasting and a strictly controlled diet, you can lose more weight and improve your…
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Beet sugar vs cane sugar: Here’s which one is healthier
Washington: While both beet sugar and cane sugar are found in a variety of food, the question remains as to what is the difference between the two and which one is healthier.…
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Advanced brain simulator to help understand neurological disorder
London: In a bid to improve understanding of neurological disorders, researchers have created a fast and energy-efficient simulation of part of a rat brain by using computer chip manufacturer NVIDIA’s Artificial Intelligence…
