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Lack of vitamin D can lead to miscarriage

However, vitamin D levels in the eighth week of pregnancy were not linked to pregnancy loss.

31 May 2018 1:37 PM IST

Parents may think that not smoking around their child is enough, but this is not the case. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease risk increases with number of cigarettes one smokes,...

Tobacco use is the leading single preventable cause of death worldwide, killing over 7 million people each year.

31 May 2018 1:30 PM IST

He didnt seek medical help before since he wasnt able to afford treatment (Photo: AFP)

15 kg tumour removed from man's neck after he ignored it for 47 years

Surgeons had to operate for 10 hours in order to remove the mass that Xingfu ignored as it was painless.

31 May 2018 1:14 PM IST

Scans of the fossilised skeleton of Megachirella revealed the chameleon-sized reptile was an ancestor of todays lizards and snakes. (Photo: AFP)

The mother of all lizards found in Italian Alps

The stone, dug up in Egypt, allowed scientists to decipher hieroglyphics.

31 May 2018 1:02 PM IST

The first and easy sign can be found in the eyes.

US FDA approves first artificial iris

The study found low rates of adverse events associated with the device or the surgical procedure.

31 May 2018 12:50 PM IST

Sweet tooth? Brain-tinkering study makes sugar taste vile

It would be like taking a bite of your favourite chocolate cake but not deriving any enjoyment from doing so.

31 May 2018 12:35 PM IST

The giant beast tore the father-of-threes femoral artery with its horn and he died quickly at the scene of the attack. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hunter who killed wild buffalo is gored to death by another member of...

The trophy hunter had gunned down a buffalo in South Africa when a second beast from the same herd gored him to death,

31 May 2018 12:31 PM IST

Teeth exposed to cigarette smoke over a period of 2 weeks become very discoloured quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease -...

Tobacco kills more than 7 million a year and many people know that it increases the risk of cancer.

31 May 2018 11:48 AM IST

In 2016, the police on Holi day booked 474 persons for alleged drunken driving.

Your hangover might actually be sign you're allergic to alcohol

According to health experts, an upset stomach or red rash may be symptoms of a potential alcohol allergy.

31 May 2018 11:36 AM IST

The statement comes at a time when there is a debate around the treatment meted out to boy victims of sexual crimes in a country where, according to activists and police, many cases of abuse of boys go unreported. (Photo: Pixabay)

In India, boy victims of sex crimes not compensated, ignored

States run programmes to compensate victims of crimes including rape, but sexually abused boys end up not getting any...

31 May 2018 8:41 AM IST

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic obesity risk tied to smoking, says study

Results highlight the role of obesity in influencing smoking initiation and cessation.

31 May 2018 8:27 AM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Middle-aged workers who are stressed have higher risk of mental health...

Workers reporting high levels of job strain are more likely to develop mental health disorders than people with...

31 May 2018 8:12 AM IST