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Postnatal depression is relatively common, affecting about 16 20 per cent of women.

Women who have babies in winter more likely to suffer from postnatal...

Study says those who enter final trimester during 'shortening' daylight hours are 29 pc more likely to suffer from ...

28 Sept 2018 1:59 PM IST

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Brain marker associated with aggression in children

Evidence suggests that early interventions and preventive approaches are more effective for reducing aggression.

28 Sept 2018 1:32 PM IST

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A child dies every five seconds, and most are preventable deaths: UN

Experts say simple solutions like medicines, clean water, electricity and vaccines can reduce the death toll.

28 Sept 2018 12:53 PM IST

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Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Medications can help strengthen the heart and minimize fluid build-up in the body.

28 Sept 2018 12:34 PM IST

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Many babies still being injured in infant walkers

The majority of the injuries occurred when a child in a walker fell down stairs, often wounding the head or neck.

28 Sept 2018 12:03 PM IST

The temple, situated in Pathanamthitta district, restricts women aged between 10 and 50 from taking the pilgrimage to Sabarimala temple.

SC allows women to finally enter Sabarimala; these 4 temples don't

SC ruled said banning entry of women into shrine is gender discrimination and practice violates rights of Hindu women.

28 Sept 2018 11:36 AM IST

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Almost one in 11 US tweens and teens vape cannabis

Vaping has also been linked to breathing problems as well as heart and blood vessel damage.

28 Sept 2018 10:51 AM IST

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About 45% of heart attacks are silent and cause long-term damage

Expert reveals the outcome of a silent heart attack is as bad as one whose symptoms are detected.

28 Sept 2018 10:08 AM IST

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Milk protein could ease chemotherapy side effects

The researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a...

28 Sept 2018 9:37 AM IST

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Breastfeeding makes babies less reactive to stress: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

28 Sept 2018 9:22 AM IST

Lung cancer is a malignant lung tumor characterised by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. The two main types are small-cell lung carcinoma and non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

Pfizer's lung cancer drug gets FDA approval

The drug, Vizimpro, will look to treat previously untreated patients with a form of metastatic non-small cell lung...

28 Sept 2018 8:46 AM IST

Tight deadlines, overlapping meetings and other work commitments make us skip or delay our snack or meal time which is not helpful either. (Photo: Pexels)

Bid adieu to 'stress eating' at work!

By mid-afternoon, boredom, or having too much work leads to unplanned snack attacks.

28 Sept 2018 8:38 AM IST