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Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Asthma patients more likely to develop cataracts, says study

Cataracts, which are the clouding of the lens in the eye, have previously been associated with steroid use.

6 Jan 2018 12:40 PM IST

Sleep or wakefulness disorder - ranging from insomnia to narcolepsy - can predispose people to chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Less sleep is linked to anxiety and depression

Research finds insomniacs are unable to overcome negative thoughts.

6 Jan 2018 11:50 AM IST

Choline is vital in pregnancy but many eat less than the recommended 450mg a day because eggs and meat are linked with high cholesterol and fat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having full English breakfast during pregnancy may boost babies' IQ,...

According to the researchers, Bacon and eggs are rich in the nutrient choline.

6 Jan 2018 11:38 AM IST

The dog had some dry feed to eat, but doctors said she would have died within a couple of days if she had not been found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pet pooch guarded body of dead owner for weeks over Christmas

The Havanese was in a severely dehydrated state when she was found in a Budapest apartment lying alongside the body of...

6 Jan 2018 10:54 AM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mothers who take ADHD drug increase risk of heart defects in babies

Women who take ADHD stimulants are 11 per cent more likely to have baby with birth defects.

6 Jan 2018 10:39 AM IST

For boys, lowest smoking prevalence was 2.9 percent in Tajikistan and highest is 61.4 percent in Timor-Leste (Photo: Pixabay)

People who smoke more likely to get spinal surgery

Lumbar spinal stenosis develops with age, but nicotine's constriction of blood flow and promotion of inflammation...

6 Jan 2018 10:30 AM IST

Pride at having a big belly has been replaced by the six-packs of the metrosexual male. The affluent began cutting flab with the of help of dieticians and gyms

Having a gym in vicinity could make you slimmer

Living far away from fast food outlets also appeared to help people maintain a lower weight and trimmer waist.

6 Jan 2018 10:20 AM IST

Wire artist Mohammad Rafiq with Nahid Dabeet.

Shaping Indo-Israeli artworks

Artists from India and Israel are collaborating at the Dastkari Haat Craft Bazaar 2018' to design unique artworks.

6 Jan 2018 2:32 AM IST

Thirty-year-old Vinit Kothari has been commuting to work daily on his cycle for the last three years from Ghatkopar to Vikhroli. (Photo: Rhushabh Goradia)

Look before you pedal

While a safer cycling track has being approved, the question of safer roads still haunts city cyclists.

6 Jan 2018 2:31 AM IST

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Holistic, healthy and happy

There is Lakhan Ahuja, a 24-year-old trainer who recommends taking one small step at a time to a healthy lifestyle.

6 Jan 2018 12:12 AM IST

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A student's guide to affordable meals

While college students may struggle to balance their pocket money, Mumbai affords tasty food for all budgets. Here's a...

6 Jan 2018 12:11 AM IST

The state health department has taken this decision with the aim of encouraging maximum doctors to work and serve in rural areas. (Representational Image)

Govt trashes WHO report that 57 per cent Indian doctors not qualified

Centre has requested CMs to take appropriate action against quacks and evolve policies to ensure availability of quality...

5 Jan 2018 9:12 PM IST