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It's bacteria that become antibiotic-resistant, not the human body itself

A recent study revealed 88% of people think antibiotic resistance occurs when the human body becomes resistant to antibiotics. This isn't entirely true

Even one extra walk a day may make a big difference

Step counts are a simpler, more concrete and convenient measure of physical activity

Don't expect Vitamin D to protect you from type 2 diabetes: Study

Vitamin D keeps bones healthy and doctors often recommend it's use as a supplement

More elderly people are now opting for surgery: Study

Frailty particularly correlates with increased mortality and complications

Want to burn fat? Know the best diet plans for long-term weight loss

There are so many versions, it's hard to know which one is best. Here's what the research says

Why it's crucial that you choose the right mental health practitioner

Even if you were to find a therapist's details on the internet, how do you know you can trust this person to help you responsibly?

High internet usage may alter your brain's cognitive abilities, says report

The bombardment of stimuli via the Internet, and the resultant divided attention commonly experienced, presents a range of concerns

New research says humans are eating 'thousands' of plastic pieces each year

Microplastics - tiny plastic shards broken down from man-made products such as synthetic clothing, car tyres and contact lenses - are among the most ubiquitous materials on the planet

Study reveals 2 out of 3 healthy Indians are resistant to antibiotics

The study points to a rapid spread of antibiotic resistance in the Indian population

Kerala government confirms Nipah virus, says 311 under observation

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said there was no need to panic as the health network would rise up to the challenge

Suffering from migraine? This new app helps reduce frequency of headaches

Primary symptoms of migraine include moderate to severe head pain that is often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity

Kochi college student infected with Nipah virus, confirms Kerala minister

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, the minister said

Scientists create new 'glowing' protein which may help treat cancer

The protein created will be used in fluorescence microscopy to help in research on cancer, infectious diseases and organ development

Vaccine-on-wheels project covering three cities gets Gates Foundation grant

The concept is designed to improve vaccination coverage among low-income-family children, covers Gurgaon, Allahabad and Surat on pilot basis

Weight changes to sleep problems, depression is much more than feeling sad

There is more to clinical depression than just being sad or lonely

Marathon running can increase your risk of cardiac arrest, say experts

Interestingly, the risks for runners are heightened by racing

Gene 'switch' may help in identifying breast cancer spread, say scientists

Targeting this switch with a different drug could help reverse this resistance

Planning to travel? Try these six simple 'barre' stretches on vacation

Here are six simple barre stretches you can take on the road, as long as you have something to hold on to

Staff shortages, fund crunch: What imperils India's healthcare delivery

New challenges posed by non-communicable diseases are posing an additional burden on the healthcare delivery system

Despite free treatment, 25% Indian TB patients had to sell assets to pay

Out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenses drove 55 million Indians--more than the population of South Korea, Spain or Kenya--into poverty in 2011-12