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Many teens still dont get the vaccine at least in part because parents fear it will encourage adolescents to start having sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

HPV vaccine doesn't lead to unsafe sex

When researchers surveyed the young women at the start of the study, most thought it would be very risky to have sex...

23 Dec 2017 11:02 AM IST

Reported rates of concussions sustained in PE classes were 60 percent higher than the rates of concussions in sports. (Photo: Pixabay)

Students may be getting more concussions in PE classes than in sports

The study highlights the need to recognize that students can sustain concussions during PE.

23 Dec 2017 10:57 AM IST

The drug, hydrochlorothiazide, makes the skin more vulnerable to damage from UV light of sun or sunbeds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common blood pressure drug tied to increased risk of skin cancer

Ten percent of squamous cell carcinoma cases were high users, as were 2.8 percent of people in the control group.

23 Dec 2017 10:52 AM IST

The results indicated that frailty was independent of socioeconomic factors and comorbidities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older adults

Researchers analysed 1,622 older men with complete tooth loss, dry mouth and cumulative oral health problems.

23 Dec 2017 10:37 AM IST

Choline (a nutrient that acts like vitamin B) and DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a structural component of the brain) play vital roles in infant brain development and function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eggs improve biomarkers related to infant brain development, says...

Research finds infants who were in introduced to eggs beginning at six months showed significantly higher blood...

23 Dec 2017 8:15 AM IST

Singing as part of a group contributes to peoples recovery from mental health problems. (Photo: Pixabay)

Singing in groups boosts mental health, says study

Researchers say combination of singing and socialising is essential part of recovery.

23 Dec 2017 8:10 AM IST

The participants also took an IQ test which examined verbal and non-verbal skills such as vocabulary and coding. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ, says study

Researchers find children who eat fish weekly score 4.8 points higher on IQ exams than those who "seldom" or "never"...

23 Dec 2017 8:00 AM IST

In another instance, Vasudha, a three-year-old girl underwent a root canal treatment by a pediatric dentist as she complained of pain in teeth.

Pre-evaluation necessary for dental surgeries, say doctors

There have been cases of fatalities during dental treatments that do not seem to reflect the reasons for the death.

23 Dec 2017 2:12 AM IST

MULL over your wine

Kaveri Sinhji, a cultural anthropologist shares her recipe of the best Swedish mulled wine, which she sells to raise...

23 Dec 2017 12:24 AM IST

Oh so gooey & cheery

Usher in the Christmas cheer with these desi sweet treats that spell delectable with every bite.

23 Dec 2017 12:23 AM IST

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Reclaiming all public spaces

This campaign aims at reclaiming public places for women to walk free of fear!

23 Dec 2017 12:16 AM IST

And with the growing competition in the alcohol market, it doubled between 1989 and 2004.

Size matters for wine drinkers

The researchers found out that alcohol consumption boomed in England during 1960s and '80s.

23 Dec 2017 12:16 AM IST