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Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bones become structurally weak and are more likely to fracture or break. (Photo:Pixabay)Life
Broken bones tied to increased risk of death for up to 10 years

The risk of dying is highest in the year immediately after the fracture.

11 Aug 2018 2:27 PM IST

It is estimated that about 90 per cent of people who die by suicide have a mental illness (Photo: AFP)Life
Parents' spirituality or religion tied to lower suicide risk in kids

Religion embeds you in a community of like-minded people.

11 Aug 2018 2:23 PM IST

Sugar substitutes like aspartame are designed to promote weight loss and decrease the incidence of metabolic syndrome. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Experts weigh pros and cons of low-calorie sweetened drinks

A 12-ounce can of regular cola, for instance, contains about 39 grams of sugar.

11 Aug 2018 2:11 PM IST

Bone degeneration in rheumatoid arthritis is caused by hyperactivity of certain bone cells called osteoclasts, which absorb bone tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Osteoporosis drugs tied to lower fracture risk and health costs

More than one-third of women prescribed bisphosphonates never fill their first prescription.

11 Aug 2018 2:05 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Girls with obesity have increased risk of depression

At home, parents should also make sure kids aren't teased about their weight and that there's a supportive environment.

11 Aug 2018 2:01 PM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)Life
Shocking: Mum discovers her baby girl is still alive during her...

Ivis Montoya, realised that her child was still breathing inside the church, in the city of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

11 Aug 2018 1:16 PM IST

According to the police forces Facebook page, officers immediately sent a patrol to investigate the matter. (Facebook Screengrab/ Polizei Karlsruhe)Life
German police rescue man chased by baby squirrel in search of new mum

Officers were asked to rescue a distressed man who was desperately trying to flee from a clingy baby squirrel on...

11 Aug 2018 12:47 PM IST

According to Sadie Allison it promotes kind of motion that many women respond to sexually, which is a slow rocking and grinding movement that stimulates the clitoris. (Photo: Pexels)Life
Think others are having more sex than you? Think again

The perception of people's sex lives is very inaccurate, with many presuming young females make love every weekday.

11 Aug 2018 12:06 PM IST

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.Life
Glaucoma may be an autoimmune disease, says study

Glaucoma is something of a mystery despite its prevalence, said researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

11 Aug 2018 11:13 AM IST

Ben Bishop, was searching a farmers field in Somerset, when he came across the historic jewellery. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Amateur treasure hunter unearths Elizabethan gold signet ring worth...

The factory worker, Ben Bishop, found the Elizabethan ring while metal detecting in Glastonbury.

11 Aug 2018 10:49 AM IST

Sugar prices staged a smart comeback at Rs 150 per quintal.Life
Here are the pros and cons of low-calorie sweetened drinks

Consumption of full-sugar drinks is dropping, which is a good sign, and consumer demand for low-sugar options are...

11 Aug 2018 9:00 AM IST

This has a huge bearing on our creativity, performance and mental well-being.Life
Deck up your work desk

Your office table need not be drab and boring, spruce it up to enthuse creative thinking and fun.

11 Aug 2018 1:05 AM IST

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