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Young females at higher social anxiety risk due to smartphone use: Study
In the study, it was also found that gender was significantly linked to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online
06 April,2025 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
17 risk factors people can address to lower chance of ageing-related conditions
While these ageing-related conditions can be a debilitating part of growing older, people can lower their risk through behavioural and lifestyle changes
06 April,2025 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
User reveals side-effects of drug hailed as weight loss miracle
Sunday mid-day speaks to a person who "scored" Ozempic injections on the grey market this year. Here's what happened, in his own words
06 April,2025 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Anand Singh
Spa to therapy, how Indian pet parents are pampering their furry friends
Our pets are our children, say new-age pet parents, who are willing to shell out whatever it takes to give their furry companions the best life, from jacuzzi spa sessions to pet-friendly vacations
06 April,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Vidya Heble
World Health Day 2025
Here's how obesity impacts female reproductive health
Obesity not only causes heart and kidney diseases but also impacts female reproductive health. A large number of women face fertility challenges, pregnancy complications, and hormonal imbalances
05 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Study finds common blood fat linked to rheumatoid arthritis in women
Triglycerides, key indicators of lipid metabolism, are linked to inflammation and metabolic disorders, both contributing to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
04 April,2025 07:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Younger people increasingly prescribed antibiotics without proper assessment
The study, led by epidemiologists at the University of Manchester, UK, showed that doctors are prescribing antibiotics for tens of thousands of patients with infections, with little or no consideration of prognosis and the risk of the infection worsening
04 April,2025 06:44 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Hidden dangers of holding your pee: What you need to know about bladder health
Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, experts reveal why holding pee for extended periods is harmful for bladder and kidney health
04 April,2025 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Common gut bacteria can make diabetes, cancer drugs less effective: Study
This research could help open up new avenues for drug design and therapeutic optimisation to ensure that treatments work better and safer for every individual," said Qihao Wu, Assistant Professor at the Pitt School of Pharmacy
04 April,2025 01:07 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Heart failure may affect attention span, problem-solving skills early: Study
The researchers found heart failure is associated with a significant decrease in cognition at the time of diagnosis
03 April,2025 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS