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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)

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)

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

The nannys previous employers let her take the leftover milk (Photo: AFP)

Fertility in Indians affected by adulterated milk, says study

Oxytocin is one such injection that not only affects the cattle but indirectly the humans in the form of dairy products...

27 Dec 2017 12:12 PM IST

Video gaming addiction is hypothesized to be an excessive or compulsive use of computer games or video games, which interferes with a persons everyday life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much of video gaming to be named mental disorder: WHO

Inclusion means health care workers and doctors can now diagnose someone with the condition.

27 Dec 2017 9:14 AM IST

Children who eat breakfast have higher daily intakes of key nutrients such as folate, calcium, iron and iodine (Photo: Pixabay)

Calcium, vitamin D supplement may not lower risk of fracture

Research finds no difference in fracture risk among people who got no treatment to those who take vitamin D and calcium...

27 Dec 2017 8:03 AM IST

The winners of the theatre excellence awards

Thespo Lifetime Achievement award for Mohan Agashe

He then took his insights and helped form curriculums for institutions that were dedicated to building a better kind of...

27 Dec 2017 6:27 AM IST

My secrets are safe with my brother'

We have worked on two projects together now and have begun to understand each other quite well.

27 Dec 2017 12:33 AM IST

A still from Something Borrowed

Three isn't company

Times are complicated and commitments are not as strong. Even friends and family are not as supportive anymore.

27 Dec 2017 12:33 AM IST

Runners during a training session with Runners Academy.

Gearing up for the run

As the city prepares for the annual Mumbai Marathon, there are coaches just to set runners' targets right.

27 Dec 2017 12:08 AM IST

Soak your feet in salt water, remove the dead skin layer with a pumic stone and apply plain petroleum jelly.

Treat your feet right

Spending just a few minutes daily on foot care and choosing the right shoes will do the job.

27 Dec 2017 12:08 AM IST

A file picture of Reese Witherspoon used for representational purposes only.

Zap that facial hair!

While it may sound crazy, a gentle, shaving-like technique is actually the secret to smoother, brighter and more...

27 Dec 2017 12:08 AM IST

A rider's mission to empower

This 35-year-old rider is organising a bike rally for women to spread the message about women empowerment.

27 Dec 2017 12:08 AM IST