There is a rising trend of tech and pharmaceutical companies coming together to tackle chronic diseases using high-tech devices that combine biology, software and hardware, creating a novel field of medicine called bioelectronics

However, in certain conditions , increasing the intake of magnesium rich foods may not necessarily increase blood magnesium levels, and supplementation might be needed

More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's, the medication costs for which are quite expensive

An early study shows that the ‘liquid biopsy’ test can detect tumor DNA traces in as many as 35% of patients with early-stage cancer, going up to 70-90% in patients in advanced stages.

Interpersonal abuse includes intimate partner abuse, adult survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, bullying and elder abuse

Skin sensors, which are presently used to detect vital signs in premature babies can generate false alarms in up to 90 percent of cases.

People high on life skills such as determinat ion, emotional stability and optimism are more likely to experince a range of health benefits in old age

The study found that the children's hands hold high levels of nicotine even when parents are not smoking around them and sheds new light on dangers of third-hand smoke

It is important to identify the symptoms of depression and follow it up with proper counselling, medication and activities to tackle depression in a person, at the earliest

The World Health Organization estimated that 86 million people in Southeast Asia have depression and praised the efforts of several Southeast Asian countries which have recognised mental health as a priority