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Actor Irrfan Khan, who is currently in London undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumour, has revealed more about his diagnosis last Friday.

Hotter bodies fight infections, tumours better: study

Small rises in temperature, such as during a fever, increase the speed of a cellular 'clock' that controls the response...

21 May 2018 6:21 PM IST

The Dreamline home fashion collection designed by India Circus is priced at an affordable range.

Dreamline fashion brand collaborates with designer Krsnaa Mehta for...

India Circus' collection from Dreamline features a wide range of home furnishing products designed by the renowned...

21 May 2018 6:21 PM IST

Buying organic, pesticide-free food instead of processed products is also recommended (Photo: AFP)

Removing shoes outside the house helps with weight loss

Several everyday products contain obesogens that cause fat levels to build up in tissues.

21 May 2018 5:46 PM IST

Eight other deaths in the state of Kerala are being investigated for possible links to the Nipah virus, which has a 70 percent mortality rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah virus kills 6 in Kerala: Here's everything you need to know...

The deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has sparked a statewide health alert Monday.

21 May 2018 5:25 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beat the risk of frailty with healthy heart

The researchers analysed uncontrolled high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels and being a current smoker.

21 May 2018 4:42 PM IST

The exercise was designed to help train their mind to pivot from detailed attention to a more broad awareness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise your way to a young heart

Two-to-three days a week of 30 minutes exercise may be sufficient to minimise stiffening of middle sized arteries.

21 May 2018 4:37 PM IST

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

Postnatal depression: Here's everything you need to know

Postnatal depression is a depressive episode which occurs within four weeks of delivery.

21 May 2018 4:32 PM IST

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Larger the waistline, lower the Vitamin D levels

The greater the amount of belly fat, the lower the levels of detected vitamin D.

21 May 2018 4:25 PM IST

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tea leaf extract can destroy cancer cells: Study

Tea leaves contain a wide variety of compounds, including polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants.

21 May 2018 4:08 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds way to reduce those food cravings

The technique has yielded positive results after just a single treatment session.

21 May 2018 4:01 PM IST

Among skilled occupations, aircraft assemblers, shoemakers and car upholsterers may have murderous tendencies (Photo: Pixabay)

Criminologist reveals 12 occupations which are favoured most by serial...

Forestry workers, Truck drivers and warehouse managers also make it to the list of people you need to be careful about.

21 May 2018 2:45 PM IST

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Depression in men reduces couple's chances of getting pregnant by 60...

Study also found that taking certain kinds of antidepressants may raise risks that a woman would miscarry.

21 May 2018 1:56 PM IST