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Over 20% of Mumbai youth start smoking by 20 to look cool

Over 20 percent of the youth in Mumbai start smoking by the age of 20 years while 65 percent pick up the habit in the later part of their graduation and post graduation, said a survey.

Family history of heart disease ups cholesterol risk in kids, finds study

One in three children with a strong family history of heart disease and / or Type 2 diabetes may have significantly higher levels of risk for cholesterol than kids with no family history of those conditions, finds a study.

Zika infection may be linked to unreported eye problems in Brazilian infants

A team of ophthalmologists has found previously unreported eye problems in infants born to mothers who showed signs of Zika virus infection during pregnancy.

Workaholics are more prone to anxiety and depression, warn researchers

Workaholics, take note! You may be more prone to psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety, researchers including one of Indian-origin have warned.

Carcinogens in bread: Govt waiting for FSSAI report to initiate action

The government on Tuesday said it will take appropriate action as soon as as the country's food regulator submits its report on the carcinogenic chemicals found in bread

Extreme emotional beliefs can lead to criminal acts, find researchers

Researchers have found that it can also be due to intense emotional commitment to certain beliefs.

Did you know fluctuations in blood pressure may be bad for your brain?

Higher long-term fluctuations in blood pressure readings may be linked to faster decline in brain and cognitive function among older adults, says a study.

'You can do it!' text messages can help smokers quit the habit, finds study

Sending smokers simple text messages such as "You can do it!" or "Be strong" can help them kick the habit, suggests new research.

Zika crisis fuelled by massive policy failure, says WHO chief

The spiraling crisis surrounding the Zika virus is due to decades of policy failures on mosquito control and poor access to family planning services, the World Health Organisation said on Monday.

Cancer sandwich? Carcinogenic chemicals found in top bread brands like Britannia, McDonalds and Subway

Samples of breads in Delhi contained cancer-causing chemicals, a study released on Monday said, prompting the Union Health Ministry to order a probe.