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Milk adulterated with oxytocin should be avoided by pregnant women as it may lead to abortion and babies may be born with deformities. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Look out for the impact of adulterated milk on fertility in Indians

Thus it is important to understand how adulterated milk can cause serious health issues in both males and females.

27 Dec 2017 5:30 PM IST

Postpartum depression strikes new mothers, who may experience anxiety, inability to bond with their children and suicidal thoughts. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Protein that induces postpartum depression identified

Such depression has also been associated with infants' developmental difficulties.

27 Dec 2017 5:22 PM IST

Delhi Karavabs Asif Khan Dehlvi at Ghalib Ki Haveli.Life
Mirza Ghalib, his love for mangoes and lesser known facts

Honoured with titles Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula, he is widely regarded as the last great poet of the Mughal era.

27 Dec 2017 4:09 PM IST

Cells communicate with each other through a number of different mechanisms. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Nanowire device can detect cancer with urine test

Researchers have developed a novel medical device that can efficiently capture these EVs, and potentially use them to...

27 Dec 2017 2:58 PM IST

Women and nonwhites also faced a mortality risk that was 25 percent higher than those who were male or white. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Air pollution ups death in elderly women

The results indicated that during the study period, almost 22 million people died.

27 Dec 2017 2:52 PM IST

The link between leaving the house and longevity, however, remained after the researchers accounted for medical or mobility issues. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Leaving the house linked to longevity in older adults

The wellbeing of our older adults is of paramount importance for public health and economic viability.

27 Dec 2017 2:40 PM IST

In \The Evolution of Ghalib\ author Hasan Abdullah describes Ghalibs life history and brings out his persona and situates his work in time and space.Life
Mirza Ghalib's couplets subject of new book

One of the most oft-quoted poets of 19th century, works of Ghalib, are imbued with timelessness and universality.

27 Dec 2017 1:58 PM IST

Across all age groups, marijuana use during pregnancy increased from 4 percent at the start of the study to 7 percent by the end. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Pot-smoking on the rise among US pregnant women

Across all age groups, marijuana use during pregnancy increased from 4 percent at the start of the study to 7 percent by...

27 Dec 2017 1:47 PM IST

Guest editors are a holiday tradition on the popular Radio 4 morning news program.Life
Prince Harry to guest edit BBC show, interviewing Obama

He chose some of the topics and focuses on issues he has been involved in, including mental health and the military.

27 Dec 2017 1:34 PM IST

Police said he could face a custodial sentence. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Danish drug dealer carrying 1,000 joints confuses police car for taxi

A drug dealer carrying a large amount of cannabis got into a police car in Copenhagen after mistaking it for a taxi.

27 Dec 2017 1:24 PM IST

For millions of people with type 2 diabetes, ongoing vigilance over the amount of sugar, or glucose, in their blood is the key to health. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Pain-free patch for diabetics may manage blood sugar for days

It is mixed with therapeutic agents and poured into a microneedle form to make the patch.

27 Dec 2017 12:37 PM IST

The role of school authorities has come under scanner where last week a girls mother had approached the police and alleged that her daughter was inappropriately touched by a classmate. (Photo: PTI/Representational)Life
Early puberty in girls tied to depression, says study

Study finds girls who went through puberty earlier more likely to become depressed, with symptoms being more severe in...

27 Dec 2017 12:22 PM IST

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