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Oh fish! What's wrong in aquaculture and why one needs to educate govt on new fish farm policy

Here is why you should check before buying the fish. However, the fish farming industry is plagued with the problems of pollution, disease and inferior nutritional quality.

Did you know over 2,500 Indian kids suffer from brain tumour every year?

With a surge in the brain-related ailments in the world, every year over 2,500 of the Indian children suffer from brain tumour, doctors have said.

Lack or excess sleep can increase health risks in kids, teenagers: Study

Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease not detected in post-menopausal women, finds study

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor, is often not detected in post-menopausal women, a recent study has revealed.

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Drinking coffee may do more good than harm

Coffee lovers can now rejoice because drinking moderate amounts of coffee may have more benefits than risks in adults, a new study has found.

One in nine men are at risk of sudden cardiac death, finds new US study

About one in every nine men, and one in 30 women in the US may experience sudden cardiac death, most before age 70, scientists including one of Indian origin have found.

After 15-year gap, govt and AIIMS to ascertain the number of drug addicts

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with AIIMS, will conduct a survey to compile estimates of those involved in drug abuse.

Researchers have identified protein that may help fight ageing

Researchers say they have identified a protein that acts as a powerful protectant against free radicals which cause cell damage and death, ageing and disease.

Consuming paracetamol during pregnancy may increase ADHD, autism risk in kids

Paracetamol, a common drug used extensively during pregnancy, maybe linked with autism spectrum as well as attention-related and hyperactivity symptoms in newborns, the first-of-its-kind study has found.

Walking meetings may boost health of office workers, finds new study

Holding 'walking meetings' at work instead of conventional seated ones just once a week may increase the physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes, a new study has found.