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The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution can cause birth defects

Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers.

29 May 2019 7:30 PM IST

According to a recent study, drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink in a short time span may increase blood pressure and the risk of electrical disturbances in the heart. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Energy drinks adversely affect heart rhythm

Energy drinks may increase risk of heart abnormalities.

29 May 2019 7:00 PM IST

Post diabetes diagnosis: Essential midlife makeover

Post diabetes diagnosis: Essential midlife makeover

Here are few lifestyle changes you can incorporate for better and healthy life.

29 May 2019 4:15 PM IST

Deep Bajaj aims to spread awareness on sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions on a pan-India level. (Photo: File)

Meet Deep Bajaj: Man behind India's first urination device

Deep Bajaj came up with the idea of India's first portable, deposable and design patent female urination device.

29 May 2019 3:18 PM IST

If pads are made available in schools through vending machines, it becomes easy for girls to access it. It also helps break the stigma around menstruation. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mural with a message: Guwahati celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day

On Menstrual Hygiene Day, Guwahati installed a mural to break the taboo around the subject.

29 May 2019 3:08 PM IST

Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian women fellow of Royal Society in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in its 360 years of history and also a board member of Hilleman Labs. (Photo: File)

The need for Indian women to prioritise their health

Get an insight into how working women can take care of their health.

29 May 2019 12:44 PM IST

The researchers speculate that the hard-wired monkey calls, and the meaning attached to them, are similar to noises that infant humans make. (Photo: AFP)

Monkeys offer clues on origin of language

Experiments on vervet monkeys offer clues on origin of language despite diverging evolutionary paths.

29 May 2019 12:33 PM IST

Blues ranging in intensity from sky to pool to navy were used in textiles and rugs throughout the house. (Photo: AP)

Nautical home d©cor now in vogue

Right at home: Nautical decor with modern panache.

29 May 2019 11:55 AM IST

A wacky beer is a way to get people to look at the rest of a brewers line-up. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Bizarre craft beer flavours on the rise

As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavours.

29 May 2019 11:39 AM IST

OPD is a group of diseases that hamper airflow to the lungs and cause serious long-term disability and early death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lung cancer cases in COPD patients can be reduced by steroids

Steroids can lower risk of lung cancer in COPD patients up to 30 pc.

29 May 2019 11:17 AM IST

Report from National Park Service indicates the spending by the parks 4.1 million visitors supported nearly 7,100 jobs in the area in 2018. (Photo: AP)

Yellowstone National Park tourists boost local economy

Yellowstone National Park visitors spent $513M in 2018.

29 May 2019 10:53 AM IST

The benefits of vegetarian diets are much greater for men than women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Vegetables more beneficial to men than women

Veggies can prevent heart disease, obesity in men.

29 May 2019 10:35 AM IST