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Both influenza and whooping cough are highly contagious, and babies who catch these infections often require hospitalization. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaccinating pregnant mothers is safe for babies

Infants are much less likely to get influenza or whooping cough when their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy.

22 Feb 2018 9:50 AM IST

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds drinking coffee is liked to longer life

Those who drink twice or thrice a day may have a lower chance of dying from certain illnesses than those who abstain it.

22 Feb 2018 9:12 AM IST

In addition to the nutrients mentioned in this new research, pasta also provides important carbohydrates (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating carbs not linked to risk of PMS

Only one sugar, maltose, was linked to a 45 per cent increased risk for PMS among women who ate a lot of it.

22 Feb 2018 8:29 AM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Precision cancer therapy works in 75 per cent of patients, says study

Larotrectinib, taken orally once or twice a day, interferes with an on-switch for cancer growth caused by an acquired...

22 Feb 2018 8:16 AM IST

Sale of large cigars would continue at least for the time being because the smoke is not inhaled. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cigars, pipes up risk of cancer like cigarettes, says study

With a daily cigarette, cigar or pipe habit, people have an elevated risk of death from tobacco-related cancers.

22 Feb 2018 8:00 AM IST

An ambiguous, figurative observation of life

The works presented can be broadly divided into two categories the object and the concept.

22 Feb 2018 3:57 AM IST

The fact is that street art opens a window for discussion, it also opens doors for some positive ambience in places.

Mumbai setting a misaal

The foundation had painted parts of Dharavi over two years ago and intends to take it forward in more parts this year...

22 Feb 2018 3:48 AM IST

'Shoe'per trouper

Meet the attractive and super smart country head of the most coveted international shoe brand.

22 Feb 2018 1:37 AM IST

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

A split tale of two cities

Celeb break-ups are hard as it is, and when distance creates differences, there is more work to do.

22 Feb 2018 1:36 AM IST

Often the cure to a blocked heart can be to unlock your feelings and permit yourself to feel. So when doctors pass the verdict, incurable, just tune in and cure yourself.

Curable from within

There are metaphysical reasons behind each ailment. It's necessary to balance one's body, mind and spirit with proper...

22 Feb 2018 1:34 AM IST

The self-taught designer confesses she does not photograph her rich body of work as she does not want her designs to become unoriginal.

Meet the showstopper

Meet sareetorialist Sujata Pai whose stunning sarees tell stories from across the country.

22 Feb 2018 1:31 AM IST

Sumitha Suseelan

To neuter or not to neuter

Spaying makes for a cleaner, calmer pet who tends to be more gentle and affectionate.

22 Feb 2018 12:41 AM IST