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The doctors initially thought it was a urinary tract infection or appendicites but after several tests could not detect the cause of the complications. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors operate girl for rare vaginal disease

The disease affects only one in 10,000 women in the world

10 Jan 2017 1:30 PM IST

Physical activity is a critical factor for preventing childhood obesity and promoting good cardiovascular health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents doing regular exercise may set habit in their kids

Children of exercising parents tend to be more physically active than any other child of their age

10 Jan 2017 12:52 PM IST

Spermidine is known for anti-aging properties (Photo: Pixabay)

Link between cheese and sex holds key to living longer

It caused lower blood pressure and less risk of heart failure in people, in addition to benefits like longevity.

10 Jan 2017 12:43 PM IST

The research team assessed the potential impact of total dietary red meat, poultry and fish intake (Photo: AFP)

Eating meat six times a week ups bowel disease risk

Higher red meat consumption has been linked to the presence of inflammatory chemicals, such as C reactive protein and...

10 Jan 2017 10:38 AM IST

Polar bears were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2008 because of the loss of sea-ice habitat (Photo: AFP)

Global warming a major risk to polar bears

The plan focuses on the two US subpopulations of polar bears that live off the coast of Alaska.

10 Jan 2017 10:17 AM IST

Governments spent less than $1 billion on tobacco control in 2013-2014, according to a WHO estimate (Photo: AFP)

Smoking to kill 8 million people a year by 2030

It is responsible for likely over $1 trillion in health care costs and lost productivity each year.

10 Jan 2017 9:02 AM IST

The dancers strike a classical pose

Odissi in Brazil

The legendary Odissi dancer Sanjukta Panigrahi visited Brazil decades ago as part of the workshops and seminars led by...

10 Jan 2017 12:41 AM IST

Sai Mitra Dittakavi

Cooking up a greener abode

A biofuel firm converts used cooking oil into biodiesel a green source of energy.

10 Jan 2017 12:25 AM IST

A model sports the colour of the year, greenery.

On to greener pastures

The colour of the year speaks to our need to explore, experiment and reinvent.

10 Jan 2017 12:25 AM IST

If you know how to make a braid you are half way there.

Time to get Knot'y!

Messy braid is super sexy and easy to do.

10 Jan 2017 12:20 AM IST

While parlours offer a quick fix, it is important for young brides to pick long term skin care options.

An OXY' more on for the bride

Whether you'll be walking down the aisle or beside the bride, here's how to step up your skin care game this season.

10 Jan 2017 12:19 AM IST

Pachy'ing a gigantic punch

The elephants come out in droves at the Minneriya reserve in Sri Lanka, making it a hotspot for any nature lover.

10 Jan 2017 12:17 AM IST