A common ingredient found in toothpaste and hand wash may contribute to antibiotic resistance in body, warns a new study.

Persistent psychological stress which is widely recognised as a consequence of vision loss is also a major contributor to its development and progression, a new study has warned.

Two venues that encourage alternative workouts such as trampolining and rock climbing have opened in the city

The lack of awareness, not knowing whom to go to and the fear that something drastic will be done to treat the problem, are a few reasons why many tend to refrain from visiting a doctor when suffering...

Asthma is generally triggered due to allergens in the environment, physical exertion, infections or due to changes in weather, temperature, or mental stress.

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Gut bacteria plays a key role in infusing negative feelings in the brains of obese people, causing depression and anxiety, researchers say.

Girls with high levels of vitamin D levels are likely to have strong muscle strength than their counterparts with low levels of the sunshine vitamin, which may prevent osteoporosis, finds a study.

Stress in early childhood due to negative experiences such as illness or divorce of parents may lead to faster maturation of certain brain regions during adolescence, a new study suggests.