Washington: Hospital workers who deal directly with patients wash their hands less frequently as their workday progresses, probably because the demands of the job deplete the mental reserves they need to follow rules, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

Washington: Time may be one of the most essential ingredients for a healthy diet, finds new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Washington: Mouse Exposure Shows Stronger Link to Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits than Cockroach Exposure.

Washington: After you roll your clocks back by an hour this Sunday, you may feel tired. That's because our bodies—more specifically, our circadian rhythms—need a little time to adjust. These daily cycles are run by a network of tiny, coordinated biological clocks.

Washington: Turns out your mom was right: Scratching an itch only makes it worse. New research from scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch sensation.

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, is in favour of a complete ban on e-cigarettes and all products described as “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)”. (Read in Hindi: भारत ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का किया समर्थन)